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THOMAS B. MURPHY
Thomas B. Murphy of Bremen is the 69th Speaker of the House of Representatives. In January, 1997, he began his twenty-fourth year as presiding officer of the House.
Born March 10, 1924, in Haralson County, Tom Murphy graduated from Bremen High School and North Georgia College (1943) and received his law degree from the University of Georgia (1949).
A Navy veteran , he saw combat action in the Pacific theater in World War 11.
Murphy has been a member of the House of Representatives since 1961, serving as Speaker Pro Tern 1971-73. He was elected Speaker for the first time on January 14, 1974, and has been re-elected Speaker on the first day of each two-year session since. He has served as Speaker longer than anyone else in Georgia history. He is now the longest tenured Speaker in the United States.
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THE HOUSE LEADERSHIP BEGINS WITH . ..

House Speaker Thomas B. Murphy

The leadership of the House of Representatives may assume many forms.
The Speaker of the House is presiding officer, elected every two years from among the membership of the House. His duties, clearly outlined by the Constitution, State Laws, and House Rules, include making all committee appointments and assigning chairmen to the 32 standing House committees.
The Speaker of the House is second in 4

line of succession to the Office of Governor. From Colonial times through today, the
Speaker of the House has been a commanding figure in state affairs. In recent years, with the House exercising full independence from the Executive Branch , this has been especially true .
House members also elect a Speaker Pro Tempore whose duties and powers, when presiding over the House, are the same as those of the Speaker.

Speaker Pro Tem Jack Connell

Rep. LaNett Stanley

Rep. Larry Walker

Rep. Jeanette Jamieson

Speaker Thomas B. Murphy
The Special Rules Committee of the House, generally referred to as the House Policy Committee, does what the name implies: it sets House Policy.
Under the rules of the House, this select Committee has the authority to program and implement the internal affairs of the House of Representatives.

Rep. Bill Lee

Rep. Jimmy Skipper

Rep. Tom Buck

Rep. Ann Purcell

Speaker Pro Tern

Rep. Grace Davis

Rep. Frank Stancil

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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH ...
The Constitution of Georgia provides that the legislative power of the State shall be vested in a General Assembly which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. The General Assembly is the branch of government which makes the laws and is composed of Representatives and Senators elected by the people of their respective districts for a term of two years.
The General Assembly meets annually for 40 days. Bills may be introduced in either the House or the Senate, other than revenue and appropriation bills, which must be introduced in the House of Representatives. A bill must be passed by both the House and the Senate and signed by the Governor before becoming law. If the Governor does not sign a bill within 40 days after adjournment, it automatically becomes law without his signature.
The Governor, in his discretion, may call the Legislature into extraordinary session for a maximum of 40 days and only matters included in his call can be considered . In addition , when threefifths of the members of the House and threefifths of the members of the Senate certify to the Governor that an emergency exists in the affairs of state, the Governor must call the Legislature into extraordinary session for all purposes. If the Governor refuses to issue such a call, the General Assembly may convene itself in extraordinary session , which cannot last more than 30 days, and any matter can be considered.
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MAJORITY CAUCUS
The Democratic or Majority Caucus represents the positions of the 106 Democratic members of the House of Representatives.
The Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, Rep. Bill Lee of Forest Park, is also Chairman of the Rules Committee which sets the House calendar the last 25 days of the session.
All Majority Caucus officers are on the House Special Rules Committee (policy committee) and thus, in another way, set House operations and procedures.
The Majority Leader, Rep. Larry Walker, of Perry, expresses the views of the majority on key issues.
One of the significant steps taken by the House in extracting itself from control of the Executive Branch several years ago was to put the Majority Leader in the position of handling the appropriations bill on the floor.
The Majority Caucus has taken the lead in property tax relief and the war on crime. Their efforts have kept Georgia the most fiscally sound state in the country.

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DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS OFFICERS are clockwise from top left, Rep. Bill Lee, Forest Park, Majority Caucus Chairman; Rep. Larry Walker, Perry, Majority Leader; Rep. LaNett Stanley, Atlanta , Caucus Secretary; Rep. Jimmy Skipper, Americus, Majority Whip.
MINORITY CAUCUS
The Minority Caucus in the Georgia House is comprised of 74 members. They represent over two million Georgians.
The Caucus elects five officers at the beginning of each new term. The Minority Leader acts as spokesman for Republicans on the House floor, presenting the group's viewpoint on important issues. The Whip keeps in touch with Republican members, getting their opinions about legislation and informing them of Caucus plans and strategies. The Caucus Chairman presides at meetings and helps develop Caucus policies, as does the Caucus Secretary, who also keeps minutes of meetings.

REPUBLICAN CAUCUS OFFICERS are clockwise from top left, Rep. Bob Irvin, Atlanta, Minority Leader; Rep.

Mike Evans, Cumming , Minority Caucus Chairman ; Rep. Earl Ehrhart, Powder Springs, Minority Whip ; Rep.

Anne Mueller, Savannah, Minority Caucus Secretary.

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COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

Bob Hanner Dawson
Natural Resources & Environment

Bob Holmes Atlanta
Governmental Affairs

Buddy Childers Rome
Health and Ecology

David E. Lucas Macon
Human Relations and Aging

Calvin Smyre Columbus
University System

Newt Hudson Rochelle Industry

Gerald Greene Cuthbert
Interstate Cooperation

Billy McKinney Atlanta
M .A .R .T.O.C .

Tommy Smith Alma
Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment

Larry Smith Jackson Ethics

Bobby Parham Milledgeville
Motor Vehicles

Robert Ray Fort Valley Journals

Bill Cummings Rockmart
Retirement
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Bill Lee Forest Park
Rules

Billy Randall Macon
Special Judiciary

Denny Dobbs Covington
State Institutions & Property

Richard Royal Camilla
State Planning & Community Affairs

Jimmy Benefield Jonesboro
Transportation

Georgeanna Sinkfield Atlanta
Children & Youth
Dubose Porter Dublin
Education
Ralph Twiggs Hiawassee
Public Safety
Thomas B. Buck, 111 Columbus
Ways & Means

Henry Reaves Qu itman
Agriculture & Consumer Affa irs
Jimmy Lord Sandersville Insurance
Harry Dixon Waycross
Regu lated Beverages
Bob Lane Statesboro Industrial Relations

Terla~~ : ~ an Appropriations
Roger C. Byrd Hazle hurst
Intra-Governmental Coord inat ion
Hanson Carter Nashville
Game, Fish & Parks

Butch Parrish Swainsboro Banks and Banking

Kenneth Birdsong Gordon
Defense & Veterans Affai rs

Martin Atlanta Judiciary

The State Constitution vests supreme lawmaking power in the General Assembly. These grants of legislative power are set down in broad terms and awarded to the representative body as a whole. The Constitution , however, cannot satisfactorily provide for the management of conservation of this power. In practice, legislative committees have come to occupy positions of great and often crucial importance in the General Assembly's decision-making process.
Thus, the legislative system, in essence, is the sum of the committee system . Political scientists have long realized the legislative branch of government is no stronger than its weakest committee.
The Georgia House is built around the committee system. The 32 standing committees handle more than 2,500 House bills and resolutions each biennium , besides the several hundred Senate bills and resolutions that must meet approval before passing.
The strongest evidence in support of the strength of the comm ittee system is the House itself. Only rarely does the entire body defeat a measure that has gained committee approval. Thus the recommendations of the various committees are usually the final word on passage or failure of a measure in the house of origin.

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SERVING THE HOUSE...AND THE PUBLIC
Special staff personnel such as Doorkeeper, Messenger and aides are employed during the legislative sessions. And although the House may be in session only 40 days a year, legislative activities go on year round. To better serve the public, the Office of the Speaker and the Clerk's Office provide daily constituent services to people throughout the state.
Marcus Collins, Mitchell County ............... ..... ........ Senior Executive Assistant Lounell Jones, Newton County .... ..... ... ............ .. ...... ......... Executive Assistant Beth Durden , Walton County .. ...... ..... .... .. ..... ... ............ ........ ... ....... .. ..Assistant Taryn Trent, Dekalb County... .. ....................................... ..... .. .......... Legal Aide Ann Wiley, Rockdale County... .... ...... ....... .... ..Computer/lnformation Specialist Jackey Beavers, Bartow County ......... ......... .... ... .. ..... .. ... .. ..... ........ ... ... ... ..Aide Hallie Edwards, Fulton County .......... .... ... .. ... ..... ........ .....House Photographer
Hallie Edwards and Mike Fisher were responsible for the fine color photos in this brochure. Their efforts are greatly appreciated.

WARD EDWARDS Doorkeeper

ELMORE THRASH Messenger

ROBERT E. RIVERS , JR . Clerk

CAROLYN PETTUS

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Assistant Clerk

CLERK OF THE HOUSE

RALPH LIVELY Aide

ROBERT DWELLE Aide

The Constitution of Georgia provides for the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. The duties of the position are fully detailed in the Official Code of Georgia and in the Rules of the House. Robert Rivers currently serves as Clerk. The Clerk is the custodian of all bills, resolutions , records , and other official documents filed in the House of Representatives. Other responsibilities of the Clerk include keeping an accurate record of the daily proceedings of the chamber, tallying votes on legislation, noting and recording the absence of members when the roll is called , certifying all engrossed and enrolled copies of bills for the House, and assisting in the resolution of questions concerning parliamentary procedure.
The Clerk of the House of Representatives is an officer of the House, elected by a majority of the members of the House for a term concurrent with the members of the body. At the beginning of the legislative biennium , the House of Representatives is organized by the Clerk, who calls the House to order and presides until the Speaker is elected .
The Office of the Clerk of the House prints copies of bills for distribution to the members of the General Assembly and makes copies of bills available to the public. The office prepares other materials vital in following the legislative process, such as the daily and composite status sheets , the general calendar, and the first readers in the House.
The end of the legislative session does not signal the end of the duties of this office. Following the adjournment of the session , the Clerk must file all papers and documents of the House and deliver the same to the Secretary of State . The office also begins the publication of the Journal of the House, which is the official record of the legislative action of the House during the session. Throughout the year the Clerk's Office serves the public by providing information and material concerning the legislative actions taken by the House and the General Assembly.

ROBERT HOBBS Legislative Budget Analyst

SERVING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

This office, established in 1970, is under the direction of John M. "Pete" Hackney and serves both the House and the Senate in an advisory function.
It is designed to give the General Assembly fiscal expertise of its own so that it does not have to rely on the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget for revenue estimates, spending projections and departmental budgetary needs.
The Legislative Budget Analyst works with the Office of Planning and Budget and legislative

leaders during the formative stage of the budget, analyzes departmental budget requests as they are submitted and later as they are submitted after review by the Governor's Office.
He also provides independent analyses of tax bills and, after each session, follows through by spot-checking and, in some cases, making indepth studies, to determine that departments spend the money as budgeted.
The Budget Analyst participates in the annual budget hearings and is on hand during all legislative deliberations over the budget.

LEGISLATIVE BUDGET ANALYST

LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICER

This office holds the purse strings on legislative spending, overseeing the payment of salaries, expenses and purchases of the General Assembly.
The office was established in 1968 and is under the direction of Paul Lynch. The office serves both the House and Senate, bringing centralization to legislative expenditures. The Fiscal Officer is elected by the Legislative Services Committee.

The Legislative Fiscal Officer prepares the legislative budget, subject to approval by the Speaker and the President of the Senate, to be presented to the General Assembly for its approval and, after such approval, oversees the disbursement of these funds by approving purchases of supplies and other materials and preparing payrolls.

PAUL LYNCH Legislative Fiscal Officer

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SEWELL BRUMBY Legislative Counsel

The Office of Legislative Counsel was created in 1959. The Act provides that the Legislative Counsel shall be an attorney skilled in legislative matters and bill drafting. He is appointed by the Legislative Services Committee with the approval of the House and Senate. Sewell Brumby serves in this capacity.
The Legislative Counsel has a number of duties, and most of them are prescribed in the Act as amended. It is the duty of the Legislative Counsel to provide bill drafting services equally available to every member of the General Assembly. He advises and counsels with members of the General Assembly on legislative matters. He is authorized to provide for statutory and code revision , render opinions,

assist standing and interim committees and perform similar legislative functions. He is authorized to perform research and to issue reports and make recommendations as a result thereof. He is authorized to exchange information, data and material with similar agencies in other states. He is authorized to provide legal services for the Legislative Branch of Government and, with the approval of the Legislative Services Committee or the Chairman, to represent the interests of the Legislative Branch in matters involving litigation. The Legislative Counsel shall have such other authority and duties as the Committee may provide.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL

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LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Legislative Services Committee was created in 1959. This is a 14-member committee composed of the Speaker of the House as Chairman; the Secretary of the Senate as Secretary; the Lieutenant Governor; the Clerk of the House; the chairmen of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Banking and Finance Committee; and the Majority Leaders of the House and Senate; and the Minority Leaders of the House and Senate; the President Pro Tern and the Speaker Pro Tern.
The Committee is empowered to study and adopt methods and procedures to operate more efficiently the General Assembly. It shall have general supervision of the operation of the Legislative Branch of Government and is empowered to act for and to enter into contracts on behalf of agencies of the Legislative Branch. It is empowered to provide for services for the Legislative Branch of Government. It is empowered to delegate such of its powers and authority as it deems advisable. The Committee also has control, authority and jurisdiction over legislative rooms, chambers, offices and other areas of the four floors and all mezzanines of the State Capitol building.
LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING
In 1987, for the first time in history, office space was made available for the members of the House who had not previously had space. Each member now has an office and shares a secretary with other members in a suite. This has improved the efficiency, and therefore the effectiveness, of the legislators.
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THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS

HOW A HOUSE BILL
BECOMES LAW
A member of the House can initiate a bill on any matter. The Constitution provides that all appropriations and revenue-raising bills MUST originate in the House.
To introduce a bill , a member files it with the Clerk not later than one hour after adjournment in order that it may be introduced and read the following day.
The bill is read to the House the next day at which time each member has a printed copy on his desk to study. When it is first read, the bill is referred to a committee by the Speaker. On the next legislative day, the bill is read for the second time so it will be ready for action by the House when it is reported to the House by the committee.
At the third and final reading , there is a debate. Amendments, or even complete substitutions, may be offered by the comm ittee which studies the bill or by a member from the floor.
Parliamentary maneuvers are sometimes exceedingly confusing to spectators. Actually, these parliamentary rules enable the House to operate in an orderly manner. For instance, when any subject is before the House for consideration, or under debate, no motion can be received , except the following in this order of precedence:
First - A motion to adjourn. Second - A motion to lay on table. Third - A motion for the previous question. Fourth - A motion to adjourn to a time definite. Fifth - A motion to indefinitely postpone. Sixth -A motion to postpone to a day certain . Seventh - A motion to commit. Eighth - A motion to amend. Ninth - A motion to print.
Assuming that a bill survives parliamentary maneuvers the vote is taken. If a measure receives a majority, which is 91 votes, it is passed and sent to the Senate for consideration.

The Senate can either pass the bill or defeat it. If passed unamended, the bill is returned to the House and sent to the Governor who can sign it into law or veto it.
If the legislation is amended in the Senate, it is returned for consideration by the House. When the House and Senate disagree about the amended portions, the presiding officers of each body appoint members to a Conference Committee which tries to find an acceptable comprpmise which must be approved by a majority of both houses.
All bills vetoed by the Governor are sent back to the presiding officer of the branch of the General Assembly where it originated together with a list of reasons for the veto, if any. The veto of the Governor can be overridden by two-thirds of the votes of each branch of the General Assembly. When this happens, the bill becomes law.
There is a special provision that any bills vetoed by the Governor after the adjournment of the General Assembly just before a gubernatorial
general election are not subject to being overridden by the General Assembly.
All bills - those passed and approved by the Governor, those on which the veto of the Governor is overridden and those on which no final action is taken - become permanent records in the Office of the Secretary of State.

Votes are recorded and displayed electronically.
RESOLUTIONS TO AMEND
THE CONSTITUTION
A resolution to amend the Constitution often originates in the House. It must, of course, be passed by the Senate and is then submitted to the people for ratification or rejection at the next General Election.
It takes a two-thirds vote - 120 votes in the House and 38 votes in the Senate - for a resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to be passed . The Governor has no veto power on these amendments.
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Week #1 Wrap-up
The House of Representatives of the 143nd General Assembly of Georgia convened its first regular session at 10 a.m on the second Monday in January as required by the State Constitution. Twenty-six new members were among the the 180 Representatives sworn in by Georgia Court of Appeals Chief Judge Dorothy Toth Beasley. The House reelected Speaker Thomas B. Murphy, Speaker Pro Tern Jack Connell, Clerk of the House Robert E. Rivers Jr., and Messenger Elmore Thrash. Ward Edwards was elected Doorkeeper, replacing Ben Jessup, who retired.
Governor Miller Addresses Legislators State of the State and Budget Messages Gov. Zell Miller recommended adoption of a $10. 7 billion state budget for fiscal year 1996 that invests nearly $600 million of new money in education.. This is an increase of $900 million over the current fiscal year budget. Miller proposed a 6 percent raise for teacher and college faculty salaries each year for the next four years with the aim of raising both to national and regional averages. He proposed a 5 percent wage hike for other state employees. And the governor said he wanted to nearly double the money spent on pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds to make the program available to every child in Georgia. "l cannot overstate the importance of this program," the Governor told a joint session of the House and Senate. "Not only will pre-kindergarten save the state up to $7 down the road for every $1 we spend on it, but pre-kindergarten is also one of the most effective crime prevention programs we could have." The Governor said much of the proposed spending in education would be made possible by the continued growth of the Georgia Lottery, which is projected to net $435.6 million in the next fiscal year. The Governor noted that his budget for 1995 does not include his election-year promise to take the 4 percent sales tax off food. But the Governor said he would introduce a tax bill this year that, if passed, would begin dropping the tax by one penny on July 1, 1996. The tax would be completely removed by 1999. "If you will pass this bill, next year at this time, I will present to you a budget with $122 million in reduced spending and revenue growth to implement it," he said. He also said he would introduce a bill to require voter referendums for tax increases.
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For taped highlights of House activity call toll free 1-800-282-5801 .
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COMMUNICATIONS, MEDIA AND

The Office of Public Information is the communications center for the House of Representatives.
Through here pass an average of 400 telephone messages daily during sessions. In addition, several hundred pieces of correspondence arrive in the office weekly both from Georgia and from outside the state from people wanting to know about the Georgia Legislature. (404/6565082, Room 130, State Capitol , Atlanta, GA 30334)
And because of the wide publication of the office's toll-free telephone number, staff members often are asked questions about other state departments, the U.S. Congress and agencies of the federal government.
This office issued credentials for more than 1000 media personnel during the 1994 session of the General Assembly, giving them access to the controlled print and electronic media areas in the rear of the House Chamber.
During the session , this office prepares a weekly wrap-up available at adjournment each Friday on all measures acted on , a unique service among communications and public information offices in the country.
In addition to the toll-free telephone (1-800-282-5800) available for incoming calls, this office maintains an additional toll-free telephone system during the session on which taped excerpts from floor debates are recorded 3 and 4 times daily for audio pickups by radio stations. (1 -800282-5801)
The daily activities are dually taped (electronically recorded) with one taping saved for historical purposes and the other taping used for :
(1) The recorded radio feeds on the toll-free line. (2) Direct feeds to radio stations on matters of local interest
within minutes after their occurrence on the floor, and (3) For assistance to members of the Capitol News Corps who
may have missed that particular floor debate.

State Of Georgia House Of Representatives

JOE REPORTER

of the _ _ _ _ _ _ D_AI_ LY _ NEW_S_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Is entitled to the privileges of the NEWS MEDIA SECTION of the House of Representatives for the 1986 session .

NEWS MEDIA - NON TRANSFERRABLE

~~~ GLENN W. ELLARD

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Clerk of the House

Speaker of the House

PUBLIC INFORMATION

This office schedules and arranges news conferences for members of the House, writes news releases , keeps the media current on House events that might be of news value and serves as the direct liason between the Office of the Speaker and the more than 500 media outlets in the state , including newspapers and radio and television stations.
Staff members themselves give speechs around the state and assist secondary schools, colleges and universities in public affairs programs relating to the House of Representatives .
The Office of Public Information also is involved in the execution of special projects such as the Bicentennial Ceremony opening the 1976 session , the 1977 and 1982 "homecomings" for former House members, visits of dignitaries such as Prince Charles, Ray Charles and President Jimmy Carter, and publication of this brochure .
For additional copies of this brochure, contact the House of Representatives Public Information Office tollfree 1-800-282-5800.

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MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE
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REPRESENTATIVE
Brian Joyce Mike Snow William Clark Allen Hammontree Harold Mann Judy Poag Ben Wh itaker Ralph Twiggs Ben Bridges, Sr. Tom Shanahan Tim Perry Paul Smith E. Childers Jeff Lewis Garland Pinholster Steve Stancil Charles Scheid, Ill Thomas Murphy Clint Smith Carl Rogers James Mills Jeanette Jamieson Alan Powell Ralph Hudgens Scott Tolbert Glenn Richardson Bill Cummings Mike Evans Randy Sauder Frank Bradford Sharon Cooper Judith Manning Roy Barnes John Wiles George Grindley, Jr. Earl Ehrhart Mitchell Kaye Kem Shipp Robert Franklin, Jr. Don Parsons Mark Burkhalter Thomas Cambell, Jr. Dorothy Felton Sharon Trense Robert Irvin

ADDRESS
762 Paynes Chapel Rd., Lookout Mountain, Ga 30750-2977 272 Snow Drive, Chickamauga, GA 30707-3433 11915 Alabama Highway, Ringgold, GA 30736 2009 Lelia Drive, Dalton, GA 30721 P. 0 . Box 1927, Dalton, GA 30722 P. 0. Box 441 , Eton , GA 30724 P. 0 . Box 295, East Ellijay, GA 30539-0295 P. 0 . Box 432, Hiawassee, GA 30546-0432 100 Sang Road, Cleveland, GA 30528 P. 0. Box 1298, Calhoun, GA 30703-1298 Route 1, Box 424-A, Summerville, GA 30747-9751 P. 0 . Box 486, Rome, GA 30162-0486 28 Surrey Trail, Rome, GA 30161 -5982 3140 Highway 411 , White, GA 30184-2747 1335 Flatbottom Road, Ballground, GA 30107-4225 330 Lori Lane, Canton, Ga 30114-9546 489 Neese Road, Woodstock, GA 30188 P. O. Drawer 1140, Bremen, GA30110-1140 1371 New Bethel Church Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534-9391 P. 0. Box 1058, Gainesville, GA 30503-1085 3721 Tanners Mill, Gainesville, GA 30507-8833 P. 0 . Box 852, Toccoa, GA 30577-0852 P. 0 . Box 248, Hartwell, Ga 30643-0248 Route 1, Box 470, Hull, GA 30646 974 Glenn Gee Road, Pendergrass, GA 30567 1224 Powder Creek Drive, Dallas, GA 30132 735 Morgan Valley Road, Rockmart, GA 30153-2154 209 Pine Lake Drive, Cumming, GA 30130-2022 3851 Highview Place, Smryna, GA 30082-3238 2232 Cumberland Place, S.E., Smyrna, GA 30080 4028 River Ridge Chase, Marietta, GA 30067 P.O. Box 3393, Marietta, GA 30061 4841 Brookwood Drive, Mableton, GA 30059-1213 2229 Covell Court, Kennesaw, GA 30152-4746 1485 Dallas Circle, Marietta, GA 30064-2945 4725 Bradford Lane, Powder Springs, GA 30073-3877 2137 Spindrift Court, Marietta, Ga 30062-6000 P. 0 . Box 1508, Kennesaw, GA 30144 4552 Cedar Knoll Drive, Marietta, GA 30066 3167 Sycamore Lane, Marietta, GA 30066-4173 9650 Ventana Way, Suite 201 , Alpharetta, GA 30202-4405 1088 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075-3699 465 Tanacrest Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA 30328-2838 135 Classic Cove, Atlanta, GA 30350-4432 400 Northridge Road , Atlanta, GA 30350-3328

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Kathy Ashe Jim Martin Grace Davis Pamela Stanley LaNett Stanley Billy McKinney Henrietta Canty Bob Holmes Tyrone Brooks Joe Heckstall Nan Grogan Orrock Georganna Sinkfield Sharon Beasley Teague Bart Ladd J. Max Davis Doug Teper Tom Sherrill Betty Jo Williams Arnold Ragas Michele Henson June Hegstrom Michael Polak JoAnn McClinton Barbara Mobley Thurbert Baker Vernon Jones George Maddox Henrietta Turnquest Barbara Jean Bunn Earl O'Neal Scott Dix Charles Bannister Ron Crews Tom Rice Brooks Coleman, Jr. Ralph Johnston Michael Coan Jeffrey Williams Jere Johnson Keith Breedlove Warren Massey Len Walker Louise McBee Keith Heard Tom McCall

ADDRESS
82 Westminster Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3329 44 Broad St, Ste 500, Atlanta, GA 30303-2329 1474 Stewart Avenue, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310-4454 706 Foundry Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30314-4004 712 Gary Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-6216 765 Shorter Terrace NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-7140 487 Lynn Valley Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30311-2330 P. 0 . Box 110009, Atlanta, GA 30311-0009 Station A, P. 0 . Box 11185, Atlanta, GA 30310-0185 2713 Briarwood Blvd., East Point, GA 30344-5316 1070 Delaware Ave., S.E. , Atlanta, GA 30316-2470 179 Tonawonda Drive, S.E. , Atlanta, GA 30315-8429 P. 0 . Box 488, Red Oak, GA 30272-0488 5218 Fountainbleau Court, Doraville, GA 30360-1208 1177 W. Nancy Creek Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319-1635 2517 Ellijay Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319-3472 2404 Brookdale Drive, Atlanta, GA 30345-2052 2024 Castleway Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30345-3914 P. 0 . Box 870911 , Stone Mountain, GA 30087 4140 Creek Stone Court, Stone Mountain, GA 30083-4202 3291 Church Street, Scottdale, GA 30079-1301 446 Candler Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30307-2036 132 East Lake Drive, SE, Atlanta, GA 30317-2938 P. 0 . Box 371442, Decatur, GA 30037-1442 P. 0 . Box 372730, Decatur, GA 30034 P. 0 . Box 361360, Decatur, GA 30036-1360 2503 Jenay Court, Decatur, GA 30032 P. 0. Box 372489, Decatur, GA 30037-2489 2635 Stanton Road, Conyers, GA 30208-2535 1381 Northside Drive, Conyers, GA 30207-4101 P. 0 . Box 870082, Stone Mountain, GA 30087-0003 312 Emily Drive, Lilburn, GA 30247-5223 944 Millbroolk Court, Tucker, GA 30087 6100 Lackland Court, Norcross, GA 30092 3919 Hillside Drive, Duluth, GA 30136-2714 4574 Bogie Road, Duluth, GA 30136-4404 1602 Brasleton Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30243 2815 Hunters Pond Lane, Snellville, GA 30278-6903 P. 0. Box 224, Grayson, GA 30221 -0224 P. 0. Box 165, Buford, GA 30518-0165 16 Sims Road, Winder, GA 30680 2972 Lake Edmond Road, Loganville, GA 30249-1500 145 Pine Valley Place, Athens, GA 30606-4031 3100 Atlanta Highway, Athens, GA 30606-3331 2835 Washington Highway, Elberton, GA 30635-7942

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Frank Stancil Denny Dobbs Frank Bailey, Jr. William Lee Gail Buckner Jimmy Benefield Greg Hecht Thomas Worthan Bob Snelling Tracy Stallings Jack West Vance Smith, Jr. Lynn Smith Lynn Westmoreland Dan Lakly John Yates Bill Sanders J. Steven Cash Larry Smith Curtis Jenkins Mickey Channell William Jackson Ben Harbin Robin Williams Jack Connell Alberta Anderson Ben Allen Henry Howard George Deloach Sistie Hudson Jimmy Lord Bobby Parham Kenneth Birdsong David Lucas David Graves Robert Reichert William Randall Robert Ray Mack Crawford Jeff Brown Carl Von Epps Ronnie Culbreth Carolyn Hugley Maretta Taylor Thomas Buck, Ill

ADDRESS
1085 Mill Pointe, Bogart, GA 30622 P. 0. Box 3020, Covington, GA 3021 0 P. 0. Box 777, Riverdale, GA 30274-0777 P. 0 . Box 985, Forest Park, GA 30051-0985 7324 Cardif Place, Jonesboro, GA 30236-2543 6656 Morning Dove Place, Jonesboro, GA 30236-1319 9528 Fairdale Avenue, Jonesboro, GA 30236 3325 Linda Drive, Lithia Springs, GA 30057 6578 Oakwood Drive, Douglasville, GA 30135-1670 406 Bradley Street, Carrollton, GA 30117-3301 500 Lake Clyde Rd., Bowdon, GA 301 08 P. 0 . Box 17 1, Pine Mountain , GA 31822-0171 8 Evergree Drive, Newnan, GA 30263 185 Taylor Ridge Court, Tyrone, GA 30290-1327 306 Raintree Bend, Peachtree City, GA 30269-2229 961 Birdie Road, Griffin, GA 30223-6310 2735 Walkers Mill Road, Griffin, GA 30223-7993 2000 Flatrock Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281 P. 0. Box 1155, Jackson, GA 30233-1155 P. 0 . Box 634, Forsyth, GA 31029-0634 2811 Highway 15, Greensboro, GA 30642-2823 2863 Dozier Road, Appling, GA 30802 P. 0. Box 211959, Augusta, GA 30917-1959 P. 0 . Box 15993, Augusta, GA 30919-1993 706 Montrose Court, Augusta, GA 30904-4354 878 Waters Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 1124 Laney-Walker Blvd., Augusta, GA 30901-2837 P. 0 . Box 2182, Augusta, GA 30913-2182 2546 Georgia Highway 88, Hephzibah, GA 30815-8056 P. 0 . Box 58, Sparta., GA 31087 P. 0. Box 254, Sandersville, GA 3 1082-0254 P. 0. Box 606, Milledgeville, GA 31061-0606 Route 1, Box 1360, Gordon, GA 31031-9612 2594 Saratoga, Drive , Macon, GA 31211 -2327 P.O. Box 6475, Macon, GA 31208 P. 0. Box 6497, Macon, GA 31208-6497 P. 0 . Box 121, Macon, GA 31202-0121 Route 4, Box 1071 , Fort Valley, GA 31030-9502 P. 0 . Box 1070, Zebulon, GA 30295-0700 2010 Foxcroft Drive, LaGrange, GA 30240-6306 P. 0 . Box 1368, LaGrange, GA 30241 -1368 P. 0 . Box 4781 , Columbus, GA 31904 P. 0 . Box 6342, Columbus, GA 31907-0269 1203 Bunker Hill Road, Columbus, GA 3 1907 P. 0. Box 196, Columbus, GA 31902-0196

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Calvin Smyre Jimmy Skipper Johnny Floyd Pamela Bohannon Lynmore James Larry Wal ke r Terry Coleman DuBose Porter Larry Parrish James Martin Robert Lane Ann Purcell Regina Thomas Dorothy Pelote Sonny Dixon Tom Bordeaux Anne O'Quin Mueller Burke Day Terry Barnard Fisher Barfoot Newt Hudson Ray Holland Gerald Greene Robert Hanner Dan Ponder, Jr. Winfred Dukes Lawrence Roberts Doug Everett A. Richard Royal Austin Scott Hanson Carter Chuck Sims Harry Dixon Tommy Smith Roger Byrd Hinson Mosley Buddy Deloach Eugene Tillman Stephen Scarlett Charlie Smith, Jr. Jay Shaw nm Golden Henry Reaves Kermit Bates Theo Titus, 111

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P. 0 . Box 181 , Columbus, GA 31902 P. 0 . Box 488, Americus, GA 31709-0488 P. 0 . Box 5260, Cordele, GA 31015-5260
102 Covey Rise, Warner Robins, GA 31088 P. 0 . Box 601 , Montezuma, GA 31063-9530
P. 0 . Box 1234, Perry, GA 31069-1234 P. 0 . Box 157, Eastman, GA 31022-0157 P. 0 . Box B, CSS, Dublin, GA 31040
224 W. Main Street, Swainsboro, GA 30401-2352 6 Golf Club Circle, Statesboro, GA 30458 P. 0. Box 275, Statesboro, GA 30458-0275 P. 0. Box 1295, Rincon, GA 31326-1295 1406 East 35th Street, Savannah, GA 31404-2918
P. 0 . Box 1802, Savannah, GA 31402-1802 P. 0 . Box 18266, Garden City, GA 31418-0266
113 East 65th Street, Savannah, GA 31405 13013 Hermitage Road, Savannah, GA 31419-2850
P. 0 . Box 2627, Tybee Island, GA 31328-2627
Route 3, Box 271, Glennville, GA 30427-9351 1302 North Loop Road, Vidalia, GA 30474-4030 Route 1, Box 29-A, Rochell e, GA 31079-9501
P. 0 . Box 824, Ashburn, GA 31714
Route 3, Box 316, Cuthbert, GA 31740-9619 9610 Plains Highway, Parrott, GA 31777-9505
P. 0 . Box 106, Donalsonville, GA 31745
503 A Whitney Avenue, Albany, GA 31701 1117 East Clark Avenue , Albany, GA 31705-2218 2607 West Doublegate Drive, Albany, GA 31707
P. 0 . Box 607, Camilla, GA 31730-0607
502 West 8th Street, Tifton, GA 31793
P. 0 . Box 711 , Nashville, GA 31639-0711 P. 0 . Box 507, Douglas, GA 31543
1303 Coral Road, Waycross, GA 31501-5007 Route 1, Alma, GA 31510-9801 P. 0 . Box 756, Hazlehurst, GA 31539-0756 1901 Old Screven Road, Jesup, GA 31545-9259 P.O. Box 51 , Hinesville, GA 31310 1910 Kay Avenue, Brunswick, GA 31520-6336 201 Reynoss Avenue, St. Simons Island, GA 31522 P. 0 . Drawer 766, St. Marys, GA 31558-0766 P. 0 . Box 245, Lakeland, GA 31635-0245 110 Beacon Hill, Valdosta, GA 31602 Route 2 , Box 290, Quitman, GA 31643-9601 P. 0 . Box 915, Bainbridge, GA 31717-0915 6952 U. S. 19 South, Thomasville, GA 31757

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A. ROSTRUM - The Speaker of the House presides from the upper podium.
B. CLERK'S PODIUM - Located just below the rostrum; the House Clerk and his staff maintain records of daily floor proceedings.
C. WELL- The podium at the floor level is known as the "well" of the House. This podium is used only by House members when the body is in session. From the "well" a member can speak for or against a bill or resolution.
D. SEATING OF MEMBERS - Each member is assigned a desk on the floor. From their desks members have an opportunity to use a microphone to question a member speaking from the "well" or to ask the presiding officer about parliamentary procedure.
E. PROJECTION SCREENS - Transparencies of proposed amendments are projected onto these screens as the amendments are voted on.
F. VOTING BOARD - Members vote red (nay or no) and green (yea or yes) pushbuttons located on their desks. Roll call votes are tabulated electronically. Voting results are shown on the voting boards on each side of the chamber. Sometimes votes are taken by a show of hands or by a voice vote. (Note: General bills must receive 91 yea votes to pass. Proposed constitutional amendments require 120. Amendments require a simple majority (one more than half) of the votes cast.)

HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW
1. IDEA A. Conceived by individual legislator B. Conceived by Study Committee, Ad Hoc Committee, Interim Committee C. Conceived by citizen or citizens group D. Conceived by special interest group or lobby
2. DRAFTING A. Drafting by any of above mentioned groups or individuals utilizing private legal resources B. Drafting by legislative counsel on behalf of individual legislator or legislative committee (or subcommittee) C. Copied after legislation used in other states
3. INTRODUCTION A. Filed with Clerk of House of Representatives B. Read for first time (by title) to entire House by Clerk (assigned to committee by Speaker) C. Second reading automatically on next legislative day
4. COMMITTEE ACTION A. Chairman sets date for action on bill, notifies interested parties B. Interested persons testify, for and against C. .Committee votes with several options available 1. Recommend "do pass" for bill in original form 2. Recommend "do pass" for bill with committee amendment 3. Recommend "do pass" for bill as substituted by committee 4. Recommend "do not pass" for bill either in original form or in amended or substituted form 5. Pass bill with no recommendation 6. Hold bill/no action
5. BILL (if given "do pass" recommendation) RETURNED TO HOUSE A. Placed on calendar B. Called by Speaker for third reading and vote C. Bill debated on floor Bill may be amended or substituted on floor by majority vote D. Bill passed or defeated by majority vote. (If bill is tax measure or if constitutional amendment resolution, 2/3 vote required for passage)
6. TO THE SENATE Bills passing the House, in whatever form , are transmitted to the Senate where a similar process takes place
7. RETURN TO THE HOUSE A. Any Senate amendment, either in committee or on the floor, requires House approval. The bill then comes back to the full House for a vote, bypassing the committee on this step. If the House concurs with the Senate amendment in its entirety, the measure is finally passed and sent to the Governor. If the House disagrees with the Senate amendment or changes any other language (or both) the bill is assigned to a conference committee composed of 3 House and 3 Senate members B. Conference committees may rewrite the entire bill although the usual procedure is to work out the differences on the conflicting language C. The conference committee report is read to the House (likewise the Senate) which either accepts or rejects the conference report. If accepted, the bill is finally passed . However, if either chamber rejects the conference report, the measure is either assigned to a new conference committee or allowed to die
8. BILL GOES TO THE GOVERNOR A. Governor may veto (kill) or sign into law 1. He has 6 days during session to act on bill 2. He has 40 days after session to act 3. Bills not acted on become law automatically
9. VETO OVERRIDE A. The General Assembly, by a 2/3 vote, may override the veto of a Governor. If this occurs, the measure becomes law. (This seldom occurs, although there were notable exceptions during the 1974 session)
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