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{"bill_id":216961,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Crimes and Offenses; prenatal murder unlawful; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide that prenatal murder shall be unlawful in all events and to remove numerous references to such procedures; to amend Title 16, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to make certain findings of fact; to define certain terms; to provide that any prenatal murder shall be unlawful; to provide a penalty; to repeal certain exceptions to certain offenses; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31965","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216962,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Georgia Right to Grow Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to provide a short title; to preempt certain local ordinances relating to production of agricultural or farm products; to protect the right to grow food crops and raise small animals on private property so long as such crops and animals are used for human consumption by the occupants, gardeners, or raisers and their households and not for commercial purposes; to define a term; to provide for effect on certain private agreements and causes of action; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB2/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31966","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216963,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"Constitutional Tender Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, so as provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to define certain terms; to require any bank or lending institution serving as a depository for the state or any department or agency of the state to offer and to accept gold and silver coin for deposit; to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide legislative findings; to define certain terms; to require the exclusive use of gold and silver coin as tender in payment of debts by or to the state; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB3/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31967","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216964,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"Life, Liberty, and Property Restoration Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to create the Joint Committee on Repeals; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide for membership; to provide for duties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB4/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31968","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216965,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Freedom of Choice and Security Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to provide a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to repeal Article 4, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, in its entirety; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB5/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31969","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216966,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Emergency Defense of the Home Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, so as to repeal the power of the Governor to suspend or limit the sale or transportation of firearms during times of emergency; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB6/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31970","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216967,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"Right to Travel Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to repeal Chapter 5, relating to drivers' licenses; provide for a short title; to report the findings of the General Assembly regarding the constitutionality of certain laws relating to drivers' licenses; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB7/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31971","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216968,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"Due Process Restoration Act; enact","description":"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 a short title; to prohibit certain forms of surveillance without search warrants; to provide for exceptions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB8/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31972","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216969,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"Kathryn Johnston's Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to make findings of fact; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the arrest of persons, so as to provide that the use of forced entry in the execution of a search warrant is prohibited; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches with warrants, so as to provide that the use of forced entry in the execution of a search warrant is prohibited; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB9/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31973","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216970,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"Child Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide a short title; to provide that no local governing authority shall prohibit the construction of a fence between properties of a sufficient height to prevent a person at the highest point of observation in one residence to observe activity within an adjacent property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB10/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31974","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216971,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"Freedom from Compulsory Pandemic Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to repeal requirements for mandatory vaccination; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to repeal the authority of the Governor to issue mandatory vaccination orders; to prohibit the quarantine of persons solely for failure to submit to and receive voluntary vaccinations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB11/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31975","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216972,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"Georgia Food Freedom Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to exempt from local regulations certain retail sales of Georgia grown agricultural or farm products directly from the producer to the consumer as food for human consumption; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to standards, adulteration, and misbranding of food, so as to exempt from certain prohibitions and regulation the retail sales of Georgia grown agricultural or farm products directly from the producer to the consumer as food for human consumption; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB12/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31976","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216973,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"Income tax; levy or collection; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to repeal Chapter 7, relating to income taxes; to prohibit the levy or collection of income taxes; to provide for applicability; to provide that this Act shall not abate or affect prosecutions, punishments, penalties, administrative proceedings or remedies, or civil actions related to certain violations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB13/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31977","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216974,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"Criminal law and procedure; change term \"victim\" to \"accuser\"; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16 and 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal law and criminal procedure, respectively, so as to change the term \"victim\" to the term \"accuser\" in the context of a number of statutes making reference to circumstances where there has not yet been a criminal conviction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB14/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31978","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216975,"bill_number":"HB15","title":"Lobbying; persons employed by this state; address General Assembly committees; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited lobbying practices, so as to provide that no person employed by or under contract with the executive or judicial branch of this state, any political subdivision of this state, or any agency or authority of this state shall be permitted to address any committee or subcommittee of the General Assembly; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB15/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31979","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216976,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"Georgia Nuclear Energy Financing Act; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal provisions of law enacted by the \"Georgia Nuclear Energy Financing Act\" approved April 21, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 39); to state legislative findings; to amend Code Section 46-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for changing any rate, charge, classification, or service, so as to eliminate provisions for a utility to recover from its customers the costs of financing associated with the construction of a nuclear generating plant; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB16/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31980","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216977,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"Human Services, Department of; Title 49; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to abolish the Department of Human Services; to repeal Title 49, relating to social services; to provide that references in the Title 49 shall be repealed; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB17/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31981","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216978,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"State Road and Tollway Authority; abolish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Road and Tollway Authority, so as to abolish the State Road and Tollway Authority; to provide for the transfer of certain duties, responsibilities, obligations, and functions to the Department of Transportation; to provide for the disposition of liabilities, assets, and property of the authority; to provide for related matters; to conform statutory references; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB18/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31982","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216979,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"Income tax; federal reserve banks in Georgia not exempt; provide","description":"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 regarding income taxes, so as to provide that federal reserve banks and branches located in Georgia shall not be exempt from state income tax; to provide for legislative findings; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB19/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31983","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216980,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"State Authority and Federal Tax Fund Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of federal tax funds; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to create the federal tax fund panel and provide for its members, operation, powers, and duties; to create the federal tax fund and provide for its operation; to provide for powers, duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of state officials and state taxpayers in connection with the forgoing; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for use of certain funds; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB20/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31984","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216981,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"State Authority and Anti-racketeering Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to treason and other subversive activities, so as to provide findings of the General Assembly regarding the constitutionality of certain federal laws and other mandates; to provide that any judicial officer, law enforcement officer, agent, or employee of the federal government, any multinational government, any international government, or any global government commits the offense of racketeering by color of law when he or she attempts to enforce any law not recognized as valid; to provide for a short title; to provide for penalties; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB21/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31985","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216982,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"DeKalb County; board of education; revise composition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4536), and by an Act approved March 14, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4192), so as to revise the composition of the board of education; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeals; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB22/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31994","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216983,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"Foster Children's Psychotropic Medication Monitoring Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to residential child care licensing and the creation of the Department of Human Services, so as to enact the \"Foster Children's Psychotropic Medication Monitoring Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to require the Department of Human Services to establish regulations governing the use of psychotropic medications for foster children in state custody; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB23/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31995","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216984,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"Evidence; revise, supersede, and modernize provisions; provide definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to evidence; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to move provisions relating to DNA analysis of persons convicted of certain crimes from Title 24 to Title 35; to change provisions relating to foreign language interpreters and interpreters for the hearing impaired; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Title 24 and correct cross-references; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB24/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31996","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216985,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"Postsecondary education; reserve benefits to citizens and lawfully present and eligible aliens","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to clarify that postsecondary education is a state and local public benefit; to reserve postsecondary education benefits to citizens and lawfully present and eligible aliens; to require verification of the eligibility for such applicants for such benefits through the federal SAVE program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-17","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2010-11-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB25/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32000","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216986,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"Limited driving permits; certain offenders; allow issuance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-64 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance of limited driving permits for certain offenders, so as to allow for issuance of a limited driving permit to a driver who has had his or her license suspended for driving on a suspended license; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-30","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB26/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32001","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216987,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; act pro se under certain circumstances; clarify","description":"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 for administrative procedure, so as to define a term; to clarify that a party under the \"Georgia Administrative Procedure Act\" may act pro se or be represented by a designee under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-12-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB27/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32003","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216988,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; Martin Luther King, Junior Advisory Council; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; to provide for membership on the commission; to provide for terms and duties of members; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-12-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB28/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32004","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216989,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"Tax Amnesty Program Act; additional amnesty periods; provisions","description":"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 applicability of Chapter 16, the \"Tax Amnesty Program Act,\" and Chapter 16A, the \"Property Tax Amnesty Program Act,\" to additional amnesty periods; to provide for additional waiver periods; to provide for new duration and applicability periods; to change certain provisions regarding collection costs; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2010-12-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB29/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32005","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216990,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"Contracts; illegal or void; repeal certain code sections; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal or void contracts generally, so as to repeal Code Section 13-8-2.1, relating to contracts in partial restraint of trade; to change provisions relating to contracts contravening public policy; to repeal Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 13, relating to restrictive covenants in contracts; to provide a statement of legislative findings; to provide for rebuttable presumptions; to provide for enforcement by third-parties; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB30/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32007","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216991,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"Revenue and taxation; assessing real property","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, related to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of the manner and method of assessing real property; to limit valuation increases of real property; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for applicability to certain types of real property; to provide for the manner and method of increasing or removing mill limitations regarding school systems and municipalities; to provide for optional discontinuation procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and contingencies; to provide for automatic repeal of certain provisions under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-12-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB31/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32009","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216992,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"Trooper First Class Chadwick Lee LeCroy Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding bail and recognizances, so as to revise the requirements for releasing a person on his or her own recognizance; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-05","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2011-01-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB32/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32011","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216993,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"Budget Act; zero-base budgeting; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the \"Budget Act,\" so as to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB33/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32012","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216994,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"Sales and use tax; tax credit reduction for educational purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county sales and use taxes, so as to authorize use and expenditure of county special purpose local option tax proceeds for tax credit reduction of ad valorem tax liability of qualified homestead property and to authorize use and expenditure of proceeds of the sales tax for educational purpose for tax credit reduction of ad valorem tax liability of qualified homestead property; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide effective dates and a contingency; to provide for applicability; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB34/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32014","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216995,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Ad Valorem; prohibit local govt. on increasing millage rates the same day as other local govt. which affect all/portion of same properties subject to increase.","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to prohibit local governments from conducting public hearings regarding the increase of millage rates in excess of the roll-back rate on the same day as other local governments are conducting public hearings which affect all or a portion of the same properties subject to such increase in millage rates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-12-06","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB1/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32002","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216996,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Georgia Government Accountability Act; Legislative Sunset Advisory Subcommittee; authorize subcommittee to review; state agencies (PF)","description":"PF: A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the \"Georgia Government Accountability Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the Legislative Sunset Advisory Subcommittee; to authorize the subcommittee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-16","last_action":"Senate Prefile","last_action_date":"2010-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB2/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31997","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216997,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act; enact; redefine a certain term; clarify provisions (PF)","description":"PF: A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the \"Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act\"; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, so as to redefine a certain term; to clarify certain provisions and requirements relating to public employers' verification of employee work eligibility; to require compliance by public entities and contractors and subcontractors; to provide for certain criminal and civil sanctions and penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-16","last_action":"Senate Prefile","last_action_date":"2010-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB3/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31998","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216998,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Property taxes; any governmental entity; abolish - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to abolish and prohibit all state, county, consolidated government, municipal, school district, special district, or any other governmental entity from imposing taxes, fees, and liens on property; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for local option sales and use tax or a flat rate household tax; to provide for applicability of prior tax provisions; to change certain provisions regarding local taxation for education; to change certain provisions regarding special districts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31986","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":216999,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Eminent domain; taking private property; prohibit - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to prohibit the taking of private property through eminent domain; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31987","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217000,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Property; zoning laws; prohibit - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no restrictions shall be placed by any government or governmental entity on the use of property within this state; to provide that land use and zoning laws, ordinances, and resolutions shall be prohibited; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR3/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31988","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217001,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Constitutionality of law; citizens shall challenge; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for standing to bring an action to challenge the constitutionality of a law; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR4/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31989","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217002,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Courts; judicial decisions binding; remove - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to remove provisions relative to decisions of the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court binding other courts and thereby provide that persons who are not parties to judicial actions shall not be bound by decisions therein; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR5/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31990","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217003,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Judicial Qualifications Commission; remove discipline power; vested in General Assembly - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to remove the power of the Judicial Qualifications Commission to remove and discipline judges; to provide that actions by the commission shall be advisory only; to provide that the power to remove and discipline judges is vested exclusively in the elected General Assembly; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR6/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31991","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217004,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Elective public office; person appointed to vacancy not eligible for election; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that a person appointed to fill a vacancy in an elective public office shall not be eligible for election to such office in the next election to fill such office; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR7/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31992","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217005,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"University System of Georgia; appropriations paid in lump sum; repeal provision - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the provision requiring that appropriations to any institution of the University System of Georgia be paid to the board of regents in a lump sum; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR8/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31993","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217006,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Joint Teen Violence Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Teen Violence Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-12-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Children and Youth","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR9/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32006","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217007,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"The Ad Valorem Tax Assessment Limit Amendment; enact - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to revise comprehensively ad valorem property taxes; to provide for a short title; to provide for a local referendum in each county on question of limiting valuation increases of real property for ad valorem tax purposes; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for ratification of prior and authorize enactment of new base year assessed value homestead exemptions; to provide for applicability; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-12-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR10/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32008","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217008,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Revenue Shortfall Reserve; enact - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the prioritized expenditure of excess state revenues, including income tax relief, in the event of a budget surplus; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations on appropriations from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve; to provide for the authority of the General Assembly with respect to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR11/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32013","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217009,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Sales and use tax; tax credit reduction for educational purposes; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the sales and use tax for educational purposes may include a tax credit reduction of the ad valorem tax liability for educational purposes of qualified homestead property or other ad valorem tax liability of qualified homestead property; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR12/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32015","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217010,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Sales and use tax; 25 percent for transportation; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the dedication of 25 percent of the revenue received by the state from the levy of the state sales and use tax to be used for transportation purposes; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR13/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32016","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217011,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"State and Local Governments; urged to promote public awareness of dangers of celebratory gunfire","description":"A RESOLUTION urging efforts to promote an increase in public awareness of the dangers of celebratory gunfire; urging state and local governments and law enforcement agencies to better educate Georgians regarding the serious threat created by firing a weapon into the air during a celebration; and committing to studying and adopting tougher criminal sanctions for those who perform celebratory gunfire resulting in injury or death to another person; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32010","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217012,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Senate; Adopt Rules","description":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-10","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR2/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32024","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217013,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; use of supplementary appropriations (PF) CA","description":"PF: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a short title; to provide for prioritized funding requirements regarding certain supplementary appropriations Acts; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for the authority of the General Assembly with respect to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2010-11-16","last_action":"Senate Prefile","last_action_date":"2010-11-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR3/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/31999","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217014,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Senate Convened; notify House of Representatives","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR4/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32025","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":217015,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Sportsmen's Day; recognize January 13","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 13, 2011, as Sportsmen's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR7/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32027","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223716,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"Officer Safety Act of 2011; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for a short title; to require property damage or bodily injury or death before citing a person for a violation of any provision in Title 40; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB35/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32028","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223717,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"The Anti Road Agent Gang Act; enact","description":"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 a short title; to define certain terms; to abolish civil forfeitures; to provide for the criminal offense of theft under color of law; to provide a penalty; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB36/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32029","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223718,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"Elections; President and Vice President candidates meet Constitutional qualifications; provide","description":"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 political parties shall provide documentation that their candidates in the presidential preference primary meet the qualifications of the United States Constitution to hold the office of President of the United States; to provide that political parties and bodies that have candidates for the offices of President and Vice President shall provide documentation that their candidates meet the qualifications of the United States Constitution to hold the office of President and Vice President of the United States; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB37/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32030","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223719,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"Public disclosure; government real estate purchase price; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure not required and disclosure of exempting legal authority, so as to require government disclosure of a real estate purchase price under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB38/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32031","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223720,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"Education; unexcused absence notices made by United States mail; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-690.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory education for children between ages six and 16, so as to provide that notice by local school systems to parents relating to unexcused absences may be made by United States mail; to revise provisions relating to content of notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB39/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32032","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223721,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"Chief's Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to antifreeze, so as to provide that engine coolant or antifreeze sold in this state containing more than 10 percent ethylene glycol shall include denatonium benzoate as an aversive agent to render it unpalatable; to provide for applicability; to provide for a limitation on liability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB40/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32033","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223722,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"Superior court fees; appellate record and transcript; change; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-77 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees to be charged by superior court clerks, so as to change the fee charged for the preparation of an appellate record and transcript; to amend Code Section 15-21A-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the judicial operations fund fee for superior courts, so as to exempt issuance of certificates of appointment of notaries public from the fee; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB41/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32043","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223723,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"False advertising; use of term \"wholesale\"; repeal prohibition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to false advertising, so as to repeal the prohibition against the use of the term \"wholesale\" by persons, firms, associations, and corporations in sales or advertising when such persons, firms, associations, and corporations sell to consuming purchasers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB42/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32044","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223724,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"Conservation and natural resources; mountaintop removal coal mining; prohibit purchase and use","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to prohibit the purchase or use of coal extracted by mountaintop removal coal mining for the generation of electricity; to provide for definitions; to provide for a phase out period; to provide for civil penalties; to change certain provisions relating to permit requirements, applications, issuance, revocation, suspension, and amendment; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB43/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32045","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223725,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"Theft; removal of shopping carts; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to change provisions relating to removal of shopping carts and the required posting of the Code section in stores and markets; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB44/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32047","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223726,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"American Laws for Georgia Courts Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verdict and judgment, so as to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide that no court, arbitrator, administrative agency, or other tribunal shall enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed by the Constitution of this state or of the United States; to provide for construction; to provide for null contracts; to provide for findings of fact and conclusion of law; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB45/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32048","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223727,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to securing attendance of witnesses and production and preservation of evidence, so as to repeal the \"Uniform Foreign Depositions Act\" and to replace such Act with the \"Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for issuance and service of subpoenas; to provide for depositions and production and inspection of documents and tangible evidence; to provide for protective orders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB46/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32049","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223728,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"Health insurance; offer accident and sickness policies approved in other states; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual health insurance coverage, so as to authorize insurers to offer individual accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia that have been approved for issuance in other states; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for minimum standards for such policies; to provide for certain notices; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB47/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32050","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223729,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"Ad valorem tax; freeport exemptions; revise and change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem tax exemptions, so as to revise and change certain provisions regarding applications for, waiver of, denial of, renewal of, and granting of freeport exemptions; to provide for level 1 and level 2 freeport exemptions; to provide for applicability to business inventory; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-17","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB48/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32051","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223730,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"House convened; notify Senate","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the Senate that the House of Representatives has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR14/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32017","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223731,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"House; adopt rules","description":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR15/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32018","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223732,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"House; relative to officials, employees, and committees","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to officials, employees, and committees in the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR16/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32019","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223733,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Joint session; inauguration of the Governor and Constitutional Officers","description":"A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and Senate; providing for other matters relative to the inauguration of the Governor and the Constitutional Officers of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR17/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32020","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223734,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Joint session; message from Governor","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR18/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32021","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223735,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Joint session; message from Chief Justice of Supreme Court","description":"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; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR19/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32022","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223736,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"State budget; rate of growth; limit - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to limit the rate of growth in the state budget, with such limitation based upon changes in the Consumer Price Index and population growth; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR20/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32034","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223737,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Georgia Institute of Technology Day; state capitol; Jan. 12, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending student leaders of the Georgia Institute of Technology and recognizing January 12, 2011, as Georgia Institute of Technology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR21/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32035","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223738,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Smith, Judge Sidney O., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Sidney O. Smith, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR22/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32036","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223739,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Laws; Congress ratify amendment relating to adoption and challenge; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to adopt and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution relating to the adoption and challenge of laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR23/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32037","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223740,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR24/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32038","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223741,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Woodlawn Elementary School archery team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Woodlawn Elementary School archery team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR25/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32039","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223742,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Brown, Reverend Corey D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Corey D. Brown on his selection as pastor of Moses Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR26/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32042","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223743,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Georgia Day; Feb. 12, 2011; Oglethorpe Chapter Nat. Society DAR; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2011, as Georgia Day and commending Oglethorpe Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR27/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32046","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223744,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-10","last_action":"Senate Hopper","last_action_date":"2011-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR6/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32026","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223745,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"General Assembly Convened; notify Governor","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR8/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32040","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":223746,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Adjournment; relative","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR9/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32041","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":231759,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"Technical and adult education; State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; change name","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to change the name of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education to the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to change references to reflect such name change; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB49/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32052","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":231760,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"State government; agencies state date when provisions become applicable; provide","description":"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 that all state agencies explicitly state in rules, regulations, and guidelines the date certain when specific provisions become applicable; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB50/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32054","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":231761,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"Commerce and trade; deposit on beverage containers; recycling; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, so as to provide for a deposit on beverage containers in order to encourage collection and recycling of such containers; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for payment of deposits and refunds; to provide for mandatory acceptance by dealers; to provide labeling requirements for beverage containers; to provide for the deposit and disposition of refunds; to provide for registration and reports; to provide for redemption centers; to provide for issuance of rules and regulations by the revenue commissioner; to provide for public education; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB51/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32055","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":231762,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Smith, Jr., Judge Sidney O.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Sidney O. Smith, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR10/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32053","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":236782,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"Disabled persons with service dog; schools, colleges, and universities; add provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 30-4-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to right of disabled persons to be accompanied by guide dog or service dog, so as to change certain terminology; to add public and private schools, public and private colleges, and public and private universities to the places where disabled persons may be accompanied by a guide or service dog; to prohibit the requiring of extra deposits for persons with guide or service dogs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB52/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32059","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":236783,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Capitol Arts Standards Commission; Coretta Scott King portrait; urge placement","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Capitol Arts Standards Commission to authorize the placement of a portrait of Ms. Coretta Scott King on the second floor of the state capitol building alongside the portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR28/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32061","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":236784,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"School Choice Day; recognize January 25","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2011, as School Choice Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR11/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32056","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":236785,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Flowers, Mr. Jason; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jason Flowers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR12/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32058","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":236786,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Addiction Recovery Awareness Day; declare January 12","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring January 12, 2011, as Addiction Recovery Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR13/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32060","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":239491,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"National Wear Red Day; recognize February 4","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2011, as \"National Wear Red Day\" at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR14/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32057","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":239492,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Joint Committee on Water Supply; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Committee on Water Supply; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR15/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32062","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242629,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"Detective and security businesses; certified Peace Officer Standard excluded; provide","description":"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 clarify that persons certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council are excluded from the provisions and regulations of this chapter; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB53/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32063","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242630,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"Weapons; place of worship; repeal prohibition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-127 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations and penalty, so as to repeal a prohibition against carrying a weapon in a place of worship; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB54/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32064","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242631,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"Weapons; school and postsecondary facilities; repeal prohibition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-127.1, relating to carrying a weapon within a school safety zone, at school functions, or on school property, so as to repeal a prohibition against carrying a weapon at postsecondary facilities; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB55/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32065","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242632,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"Georgia Public Revenue Code; alleged tax liability; property seizure; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Georgia Public Revenue Code,\" so as to provide that tax officials may not attach, garnish, levy on, or otherwise seize or attempt to seize property on the basis of an alleged tax liability unless the liability has been reduced to a lawful execution; to provide a criminal penalty and a civil remedy; to change provisions relating to jeopardy assessments so as to require notice and opportunity for appeal prior to enforcement; to change provisions relating to attachment and garnishment so as to require a valid execution as a condition precedent to attachment or garnishment; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB56/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32066","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242633,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"Contractors; residential water treatment installation; exempt from licensing","description":"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 provide a definition; to provide an exemption from licensing for persons installing residential water treatment equipment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB57/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32068","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242634,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"Firearms; retired judges; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide an exemption from certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms by retired judges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB58/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32069","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242635,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"Lawful presence verification; postsecondary education; reserve benefits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to clarify that postsecondary education is a state and local public benefit; to reserve postsecondary education benefits to citizens and lawfully present and eligible aliens; to require verification of the eligibility for such applicants for such benefits through the federal SAVE program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB59/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32107","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242636,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"Education; service cancelable loan; State Veterinary Education Board; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to change certain provisions relating to a service cancelable loan fund and authorized types of service cancelable educational loans; to provide for a State Veterinary Education Board and its membership, powers, and duties; to provide for purchases of loans made for educational purposes to students who have completed a veterinary medical degree program; to provide for consideration for such purchases in the form of services rendered through the practice of certain veterinary medicine specialties in this state; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB60/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32108","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242637,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"Income tax; certain volunteer firefighters; provide tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of income tax, so as to provide for an income tax credit with respect to certain volunteer firefighters; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB61/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242638,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"Scholarship program; special needs students; provide additional notification","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to provide for additional notification of the program; to provide for application deadlines; to provide deadlines for scholarship payments to parents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB62/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32110","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242639,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"Local boards of education; counties with homestead option tax; provide requirements","description":"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 for certain requirements as to the composition and election of county boards of education in counties in which there is a homestead option sales and use tax and a county sales and use tax for educational purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB63/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32111","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242640,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"Attorney fees; validity and enforcement; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 13-1-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the validity and enforcement of obligations to pay attorney's fees upon notes or other evidence of indebtedness, so as to change provisions relating to the payment of attorney fees where such fees are provided for but a specific amount of fees are not set forth in the instrument; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB64/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32112","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242641,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"Adoption records; medical information open to certain persons; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-8-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to where records of adoption are kept, examination of adoption records by parties and attorneys, and use of information by agency and department, so as to clarify that nonidentifying medical information contained in adoption records shall be open to certain persons for purposes of providing medical treatment and diagnoses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB65/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32113","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242642,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"Insurance; certificate of insurance forms approved by commissioner; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to insurance, so as to provide for certificate of insurance forms to be approved by the commissioner; to provide for definitions; to provide certain provisions of such certificate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB66/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32114","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242643,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"Drivers; only hands-free communications devices in motor vehicles; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-241 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exercise of due care by drivers while operating a motor vehicle, so as to provide that only hands-free communications devices shall be used in motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB67/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32115","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242644,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"Elections; special election; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-540 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of special elections generally, so as to modify provisions relating to a special election to present a question to the voters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB68/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32116","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242645,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Federal Abortion-Mandate Opt-Out Act; opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings and purposes; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for a right of intervention in certain lawsuits; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB4/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32075","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242646,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Driver Services; provision of radio frequency identification tags with drivers' licenses or identification cards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding drivers' licenses, so as to provide that the Department of Driver Services is authorized to enter into contracts for the provision of radio frequency identification tags with drivers' licenses or identification cards; to provide for fees for such items; to provide for a waiver of liability; to prohibit the use of such items to improperly access a person's personal information; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB5/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32076","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242647,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Insurance; premium taxes; group accident and sickness contracts; provisions; Georgia Individual High Risk Reinsurance Pool","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to change certain provisions concerning use of the premium taxes; to change certain provisions of the group accident and sickness contracts, conversion privilege, and continuation of right provisions; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Individual High Risk Reinsurance Pool; to provide for definitions; to provide for operation; to provide for powers and authority; to provide for reinsurance; to provide for premium rates; to provide for assessments; to provide for standards for agents; to provide for design of products; to make certain funding provisions contingent upon passage of a constitutional amendment; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal the Commission on the Georgia Health Insurance Risk Pool; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB6/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32080","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242648,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Workers' Compensation; benefits not paid to noncitizens who are not employed legally","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to workers' compensation, so as to provide that benefits under such chapter shall not be paid to noncitizens who are not employed legally; to provide that such payments shall not be made unless the noncitizen is present in this country legally at the time such payments are made; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB7/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32081","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242649,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"State Accounting Officer; contract with a third party to audit state contracts; annual report","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5B of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state accounting office, so as to direct the state accounting officer to contract with a third party to audit state contracts for the purpose of recovering certain funds; to provide for an annual report; to provide for information from state agencies; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB8/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32083","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242650,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Georgia Energy Freedom Act; cap and trade system; permit Governor to delay implementation; comprehensive assessment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to air pollution control, so as to permit the Governor to delay implementation of the requirements of any federal program to implement a cap and trade system or any other program to address greenhouse gas emissions or motor vehicle fuel economy until a comprehensive assessment of such program can be made and the Governor finds that the implementation will benefit the citizens of Georgia; to provide for legislative intent and to direct the Attorney General to undertake certain litigation under certain circumstances; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB9/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32117","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242651,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; if approved by referendum; each county may authorize package sales by a retailer on Sundays","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to provide that in each county or municipality in which package sales of only malt beverages and wine by retailers is lawful, the governing authority of the county or municipality, as appropriate, may authorize package sales by a retailer of malt beverages and wine on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 11:30 P.M., if approved by referendum; to provide procedures; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB10/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32118","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242652,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"County re-creation; provisions - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR29/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32070","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242653,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"County re-creation; provisions - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR30/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32071","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242654,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"County re-creation; provisions - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR32/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32073","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242655,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"County re-creation; provisions - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR33/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32074","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242656,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"County re-creation; provisions - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR34/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32077","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242657,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"County re-creation; provisions - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR35/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32078","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242658,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Effingham County Day at the Capitol; January 24, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 24, 2011, as Effingham County Day at the Capitol; saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR36/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32084","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242659,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR37/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32085","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242660,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Page, Annie Ruth Fortner; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION remembering and honoring the life of Annie Ruth Fortner Page and expressing regret at her passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR38/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32086","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242661,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Oglesby, David Lamar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Lamar Oglesby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR39/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32087","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242662,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Chapman, John Carter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Carter Chapman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR40/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32088","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242663,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Oglesby, William Archer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Archer Oglesby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR41/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32089","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242664,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Inman, Mr. Samuel Cooper; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Samuel Cooper Inman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR42/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32090","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242665,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Pozna, Alexandra Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alexandra Ashley Pozna; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR43/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32091","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242666,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"Firefighters' Recognition Day; 39th; Firefighters of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and observing the 39th annual Firefighters' Recognition Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR44/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32092","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242667,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Tygrett, Mr. Howard, III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Howard Tygrett III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR45/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32093","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242668,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Counties; provide the re-creation of a existing county merged into another county may be accomplished by law; subject voters approval-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR16/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32079","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242669,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Counties; provide the re-creation of an existing county merged into another county may be accomplished by law; subject voters approval-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR17/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32082","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242670,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Counties; provide the re-creation of an existing county merged into another county may be accomplished by law; subject voters approval-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR18/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32094","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242671,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Senate Study Committee on Advance Directives; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Advance Directives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR19/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32095","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242672,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for limitations on state government taxation and expenditures-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for limitations on state government taxation and expenditures; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for spending limits; to provide for excess revenues; to provide for the authority of the General Assembly with respect to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR20/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32067","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242673,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Small, Rev. Frederick Leon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Frederick Leon Small on the occasion of his 4th anniversary with Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR21/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32096","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242674,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Operation HOPE Day; recognize January 19, 2011","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 19, 2011, as Operation HOPE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR22/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32097","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242675,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Foster, Jimmie L., National Commander of the American Legion; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending National Commander of the American Legion Jimmie L. Foster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR23/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32098","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242676,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Georgia High Risk Individual Reinsurance Pool; provide allocation of a percent of premium taxes collected to offset losses- CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the allocation of a percent of premium taxes collected to offset losses of the Georgia High Risk Individual Reinsurance Pool; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR24/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32101","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242677,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Northeast Georgia Mountains Travel Association on Tourism Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northeast Georgia Mountains Travel Association on Tourism Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR25/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242678,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Charlie Will Stapleton Bridge; Webster County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Charlie Will Stapleton and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR26/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32099","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242679,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Ledbetter, Mr. James G.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James G. Ledbetter on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR27/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32102","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242680,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Senate State Fair Tax Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate State Fair Tax Study Committee; to provide for duties and responsibilities of the committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR28/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32105","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242681,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Transportation System; urging the efficient delivery and maintenance","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the efficient delivery and maintenance of Georgia's transportation system; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR29/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32106","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242682,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Transportation, Dept. of ; urged to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies and to preauthorize local governments to clear state roads when necessary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR30/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32104","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242683,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Transportation Dept. of; urged to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to prepare a list of contractors to be utilized during weather emergencies and to preauthorize local governments to clear state roads when necessary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR31/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32119","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242684,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Prather, Mr. Bob; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bob Prather; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR32/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32103","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242685,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Absher, Wilburn Anderson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wilburn Anderson Absher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR33/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32120","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242686,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Brown, George Ernest; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George Ernest Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR34/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32121","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":242687,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Smith, Bishop Kevin Lydell; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Kevin Lydell Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR35/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32122","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244579,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"Alcoholic beverages; Sunday sales; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to provide that in each county or municipality in which package sales of only malt beverages and wine by retailers is lawful, the governing authority of the county or municipality, as appropriate, may authorize package sales by a retailer of malt beverages and wine on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 11:30 P.M., if approved by referendum; to provide procedures; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB69/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32131","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244580,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"Barbers; license to operate mobile barbershops; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers, so as to provide that a license to operate a barbershop may be granted to mobile barbershops under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB70/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32132","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244581,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"Bicycles; operation on sidewalks; authorize local governments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to negotiating railroad crossings and entering highways from private driveways, so as to authorize local governments by ordinance or resolution to authorize the operation of bicycles on sidewalks by certain persons within the jurisdiction of such local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB71/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32133","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244582,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"Drivers' licenses; examinations only in English language; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses, so as to provide that examinations for drivers' licenses shall be administered only in the English language; to provide for an exception; to provide a limit on the period for which a temporary license may be issued by examination in a language other than English; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Tabled","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB72/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32134","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244583,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"Revenue and tax; local option tax for economic development; provisions","description":"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 local option sales and use tax for local community support of economic development and quality of life; to establish special districts; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations for the imposition, collection, disbursement, and termination of the tax; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner; to change certain provisions regarding the ceiling on local sales and use taxes; to change certain provisions regarding aggregate limitations on excise taxes and sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB73/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32135","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244584,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"Tuition grant assistance; Georgia Military College; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 6A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tuition grant assistance for North Georgia College and State University, so as to provide tuition grant assistance for students attending Georgia Military College similar to military students attending North Georgia College and State University; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB74/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32147","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244585,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"Alcoholic beverages; nonprofit without a license; authorize single function sales","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the sale of distilled spirits by private clubs, so as to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages by nonprofit organizations without a license during a single function; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB75/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32148","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244586,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"Economic Development, Department of; Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to create the Georgia Certified Retirement Community Program; to define certain terms; to provide for the purpose of such program; to provide for the identification of factors of interest to retired persons; to provide for certification; to provide for administration and support; to provide for expiration; to provide for a pilot project; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB76/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32150","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244587,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011","description":"A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" approved June 4, 2010, as House Bill 948, Act. No.684 (Ga. L. 2010, Vol. I, Book II).","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB77/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32163","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244588,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012","description":"A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB78/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32164","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244589,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"Garnishment Proceedings; extend the effective period of a continuing garnishment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing garnishment proceedings, so as to extend the effective period of a continuing garnishment; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB11/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32142","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244590,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"State Symbols; designate Georgia Mass Choir as official mass choir","description":"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 Georgia Mass Choir as Georgia's official mass choir; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB12/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32141","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244591,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"Rules of the Road; driving under influence with a child in a motor vehicle is a felony","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, penalties, publication of notice of conviction for persons convicted for the second time, and endangering a child, so as to provide that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with a child in the motor vehicle is a felony; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB13/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32143","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244592,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"Education; raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17; to revise provisions relating to adult literacy for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB14/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32144","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244593,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Private Detective/Security Businesses; provisions; exclude persons certified by Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council","description":"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 clarify that persons certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council are excluded from the provisions and regulations of this chapter; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB15/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32146","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244594,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Lowndes County; provide for a board of commissioners; powers and composition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend and supersede the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Lowndes County; to provide for a Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County; to provide for the powers and composition of the board of commissioners; to provide for election districts, qualifications, terms of office, and filling of vacancies of commissioners; to provide for meetings and quorum; to provide for the responsibilities of the chairperson; to provide for a vice chairperson and the vice chairperson's responsibilities; to provide for submission pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for severability and effective dates; to provide for the repeal of existing enabling legislation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB16/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32151","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244595,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Insurance; establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; membership, terms, meetings and duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general insurance provisions, so as to establish the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits; to provide for its membership, terms, meetings, and duties; to provide for review of proposed legislation containing a mandated health insurance benefit or provider; to provide for review of existing mandated health insurance benefits or providers; to provide for staff assistance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB17/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32149","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244596,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"State Defense Force; rights of public officers, employees; remove restrictions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Defense Force, so as to remove the restrictions regarding the right of public officers and employees to be absent for service on the State Defense Force and regarding reemployment rights of persons after service on the State Defense Force; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB18/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32152","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244597,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Forgery/Fraudulent Practices; definitions; medical identity fraud; provide punishment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forgery and fraudulent practices, so as to provide definitions; to create the crime of medical identity fraud; to provide for punishment; to provide that actual and punitive damages are available to victims of medical identity fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Veto V1","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB19/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32130","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244598,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"State Government; no department shall implement provision to health care reform legislation; unless dept. provide certain report to the General Assembly","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide that no department or agency shall implement any provision of federal health care reform legislation unless the department or agency provides a certain report to the General Assembly and the General Assembly authorizes such implementation by statute; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB20/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32153","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244599,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Revenue, Dept. of; no audit shall be conducted after three years following the filing of sales and use tax return or report","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of tax and license laws, so as to provide that no audit shall be conducted after three years following the filing of a sales and use tax return or report; to provide an exception; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB21/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32165","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244600,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"School Choice Day at the state capitol; January 25, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 25, 2011, as School Choice Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR46/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32124","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244601,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"Tourism Day at the state capitol; January 25, 2011; declare","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring January 25, 2011, as Tourism Day at the state capitol and commending the tourism industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR47/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32125","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244602,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"Economic Development Day at the state capitol; January 26, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 26, 2011, as Economic Development Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR48/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32126","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244603,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"McCorkle, Mrs. Mary Cochran; 100th birthday; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Mary Cochran McCorkle on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR49/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32127","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244604,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"Marshall, Mr. Raymond Royal; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Raymond Royal Marshall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR50/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32128","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244605,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; February 16th, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2011, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR51/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32129","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244606,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"Richards, Dalton Benjamin; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dalton Benjamin Richards and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR52/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32137","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244607,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"Ga. Farm Bureau Federation Day; Feb. 8, 2011; commend & invite members to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2011, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol and inviting members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR53/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32138","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244608,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"Veterinary Medicine Day; Feb. 3, 2011; commend & invite representatives to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol and inviting representatives from the Georgia veterinary medical community to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR54/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32139","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244609,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Foster, Jimmie L.; Nat. Commander; American Legion; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending National Commander of the American Legion Jimmie L. Foster and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR55/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32140","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244610,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Senate Officials; Employees and Committees","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to officials, employees, and committees in the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR5/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32023","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244611,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Georgia Institute of Technology Day; recognize January 12","description":"A RESOLUTION commending student leaders of the Georgia Institute of Technology and recognizing January 12, 2011, as Georgia Institute of Technology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR36/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32123","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244612,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Torrence, Ms. Linda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Girlfriends Health Guide for Women of Color Atlanta publisher, Ms. Linda Torrence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR37/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32136","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244613,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR38/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32145","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244614,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Butler, Mr. Hugh Carroll; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Hugh Carroll Butler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR39/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32154","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244615,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"McDuffee, Judge Reginald Moore; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Judge Reginald Moore McDuffee and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR40/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32155","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244616,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Nease, Jr., Mr. Lawton M.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Lawton M. Nease, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR41/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32157","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244617,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Gallup, Dr. Donald G.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Donald G. Gallup; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR42/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32158","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244618,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"U.S. Agriculture Dept.; request to deregulate biotech alfalfa based on science and without conditions","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the United States Department of Agriculture to deregulate biotech alfalfa, and other future products, based on science and without conditions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR43/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32156","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244619,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Veterinary Medicine Day; recognize February 3","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR44/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32159","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244620,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 8","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2011, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR45/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32160","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244621,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Young Farmers Day; recognize February 10","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 10, 2011, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR46/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32161","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244622,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Future Farmers of America Day; recognize February 22","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Future Farmers of America and recognizing February 22, 2011, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR47/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32162","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244623,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"Many, Edward M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Edward M. Many; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR48/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":244624,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Tourism Day; declare January 25","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring January 25, 2011, as Tourism Day at the state capitol and commending the tourism industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR49/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32167","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246293,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"Veterans Day; public schools closed November 11 each year; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to revise provisions relating to instructional activity concerning Veterans Day; to provide that public elementary and secondary schools shall be closed on November 11 of each year in honor of Veterans Day; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB79/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32168","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246294,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"Annexation of territory; unincorporated islands; repeal","description":"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 repeal Article 6, relating to annexation of unincorporated islands; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Third Read Lost","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB80/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32183","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246295,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"Fiscal bills; bill impacts school revenues; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fiscal bills generally, so as to require the submission of a bill for a fiscal note when such bill has a significant impact upon anticipated revenues or expenditures of a local school system; to provide for cooperation by the Department of Education and the State School Superintendent; to provide for distribution of the bill and fiscal notes to local school superintendents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB81/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32184","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246296,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2010-2011 known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" approved June 4, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two), so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2010-2011; to make language and other changes; to reallocate certain funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB82/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32185","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246297,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2010-2011 known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" approved June 4, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two), so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2010-2011; to make language and other changes; to reallocate certain funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB83/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32186","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246298,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB84/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32187","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246299,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB85/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32188","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246300,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"Sales and use tax; energy for manufacturing; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-83-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption regarding the sale or use of energy for manufacturing; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB86/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32189","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246301,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the \"Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011\"; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a private cause of action; to require private employers to use an employment eligibility verification system and provide for civil penalties; to provide for offenses; to provide for the investigation of illegal alien status; to provide authority for law enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration laws and to provide immunity; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to modify provisions relating to training peace officers; to establish grant funding; to provide for the verification of the immigration status of foreign nationals; to provide that counties shall receive additional funding for confinement of state inmates; to require proof that private businesses are participating in the employment eligibility verification system; to provide for identification cards; to enact the \"Secure and Verifiable Identity Document Act\"; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB87/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32190","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246302,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"Lobbyists; reporting expenditures for elected state officials; not subject; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of lobbyists, lobbyist reporting, and regulation of lobbying activities, so as to provide that lobbyist expenditures for the benefit of elected state officials and members of the General Assembly shall not be subject to lobbyist reporting; to provide that elected state officials and members of the General Assembly shall be required to report lobbyist expenditures for their benefit; to provide for jurisdiction of the State Ethics Commission and punishment for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB88/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32198","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246303,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Governor; authorized/directed to apply for a federal waiver; medical loss ratio requirements in Georgia","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Governor, so as to authorize and direct the Governor to apply for a federal waiver of the medical loss ratio requirements in the State of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB22/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32176","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246304,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"State Government; impose a moratorium on rule making; regard to implementation of federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act","description":"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 regarding administrative procedures, so as to impose a moratorium on rule making with regard to the implementation and enforcement of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P. L. 111-148); to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB23/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32178","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246305,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Dentistry; provide waivers of certain continuing education requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for the practice of dentistry, so as to provide for waivers of certain continuing education requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB24/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32192","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246306,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"State Government; no department shall implement provision to health care reform legislation; unless dept. provide certain report to the General Assembly","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide that no department or agency shall implement any provision of federal health care reform legislation unless the department or agency provides a certain report to the General Assembly and the General Assembly authorizes such implementation by statute; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB25/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32179","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246307,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Firearms; prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms during states of emergency","description":"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 prohibit any additional limitations on carrying firearms during states of emergency; to provide civil remedies for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB26/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32182","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246308,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act; redefine a certain term; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the \"Georgia Public Works and Contractor Protection Act\"; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, so as to redefine a certain term; to clarify certain provisions and requirements relating to public employers' verification of employee work eligibility; to require compliance by public entities and contractors and subcontractors; to provide for certain criminal and civil sanctions and penalties; to provide that only corporations approved under the IMAGE program of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall be allowed to bid on any public works contracts in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB27/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32214","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246309,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR56/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32169","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246310,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Rosa Parks and others; portrait placements in state capitol; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mrs. Rosa Parks, Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., Reverend Hosea L. Williams, Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, and Reverend Joseph Everhart Boone, recognizing their accomplishments as worthy of enduring memorials, and urging the placement of their portraits in the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR57/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32191","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246311,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Hinton-Howard, Mrs. Sarah Louise; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Sarah Louise Hinton-Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR58/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32199","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246312,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Johnson, Mr. Charles E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Charles E. Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR59/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32200","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246313,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Stone, Ms. Lela Wright; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Lela Wright Stone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR60/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32201","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246314,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"Lowe, Mrs. Adella Young; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Adella Young Lowe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR61/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32202","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246315,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"O'Neal, Mr. Franklin Floyd, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Franklin Floyd O'Neal, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR62/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32203","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246316,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"Sykes, Mrs. Helen Louise Brown; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Helen Louise Brown Sykes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR63/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32204","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246317,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"Olens, Jonathan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jonathan Olens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR64/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32205","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246318,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Taylor, Dr. Gwendolyn S.; Georgia's Middle School Principal of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Gwendolyn S. Taylor on being named Georgia's Middle School Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR65/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32206","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246319,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"Stanley, Mr. Ferman; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Ferman Stanley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR66/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32207","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246320,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"Zager, Dr. Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Michael Zager; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR67/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32208","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246321,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"Warren, Mr. Kylan S.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Kylan S. Warren; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR68/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32209","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246322,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"Hefner, Mr. James Homer; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. James Homer Hefner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR69/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32210","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246323,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR70/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32211","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246324,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Springfield Missionary Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Springfield Missionary Baptist Church on its recognition by the Georgia Historic Society; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR50/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32181","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246325,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Smith, Mrs. Marlene; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Marlene Smith on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR51/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32180","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246326,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Vaden, Jr., Mr. Dan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Dan Vaden, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR52/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32177","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246327,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Roper, Cameron; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameron Roper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR53/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32175","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246328,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Health Care Transformation; Senate study committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Health Care Transformation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR54/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32170","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246329,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Health Care Freedom of Choice -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no law or rule or regulation shall compel any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system and to authorize persons and employers to pay directly for lawful health care services without penalties or fines; to provide a short title; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Notice to Reconsider","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR55/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32174","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246330,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Auburn University Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Auburn University football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR56/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32173","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246331,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation Awards Banquet; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the annual Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation Awards Banquet; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR57/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32172","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246332,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Rural Metro Ambulance; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rural Metro Ambulance on the occasion of its 63rd anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR58/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32171","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246333,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Stripling, Philip; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Philip Stripling; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR59/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32197","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246334,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"Rural Health Day; recognize February 16","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing February 16, 2011, as Rural Health Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR60/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32196","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246335,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"4-H Day; declare February 7","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending all 4-H Clubs of Georgia and declaring February 7, 2011, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR61/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32195","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246336,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"Smith, Mr. Arch; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Arch Smith on being named director of Georgia 4-H; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR62/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32194","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246337,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"Jenkins, Jr., Mr. A. Felton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. A. Felton Jenkins, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR63/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32193","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246338,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Yeomans, Casey; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Casey Yeomans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR64/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32212","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":246339,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"Yeomans, Samuel; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samuel Yeomans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR65/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32213","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247697,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Science and Technology Strategic Initiative Joint Study Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR68/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32220","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247703,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"Felony; certain convicted may register to vote; provisions - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that persons who have been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude may register to vote and vote upon release from confinement or while serving a period of probation or parole; to provide for notice to persons pleading guilty or nolo contendere to such an offense; to provide for notice to persons being released from confinement for such an offense; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR72/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32229","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247707,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"Ad valorem tax; forest land conservation use property; revise certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise and change certain provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of forest land conservation use property; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB95/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32224","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247716,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 23","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 23, 2011, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR75/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32249","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247720,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day; February 23, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 23, 201, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR76/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32233","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247724,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"Carlson, Ian; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ian Carlson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR70/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32244","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247725,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"Grady County; remaining state interest in a certain property; authorize conveyance","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of any remaining state interest in a certain tract of real property to Grady County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR71/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32228","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247731,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"Home Education Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Home Education Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR74/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32247","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247735,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"Bicycles; safety; change provisions","description":"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 safer bicycle riding for bicyclists and the motoring public; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to parking a motor vehicle; to change provisions relating to traffic laws being applicable to bicycles; to change provisions relating to the transporting of children under the age of one year on a bicycle; to change provisions relating to riding on roadways and bicycle paths; to change provisions relating to equipment on bicycles; to legalize the use of recumbent bicycles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB101/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32251","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247738,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"Neidenbach, Mr. Michael \"Mickey\" Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Michael \"Mickey\" Eugene Neidenbach; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR75/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32232","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247756,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"Boy Scouts of America Day; recognize February 8","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America program on the occasion of its 101st anniversary and recognizing February 8, 2011, as Boy Scouts of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR73/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32246","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247766,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Municipal Courts; require municipal court judges to be attorneys; exceptions","description":"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 general provisions for municipal courts, so as to require municipal court judges to be attorneys; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB30/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32248","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247771,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Federal Abortion-Mandate Opt-Out Act; opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings and purposes; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for a right of intervention in certain lawsuits; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB29/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32240","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247775,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia Day; February 3, 2011; declare","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring February 3, 2011, as Hemophilia of Georgia Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR74/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32231","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247796,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"Gallup, Dr. Donald G.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Donald G. Gallup; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR80/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32237","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247798,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"Heritage Trust Program; transfer State properties to local government; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Heritage Trust Program, so as to authorize the State of Georgia to transfer its interests in heritage preserve properties to a county or local government upon certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB90/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32218","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247799,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"Parks, Mr. Raymond; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Raymond Parks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR77/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32234","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247800,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"Gainer, Peggy, Mrs.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Peggy Gainer on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR71/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32245","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247802,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"Minimum wage law; comprehensive reform of provisions","description":"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, so as to provide for a substantive and comprehensive reform of provisions regarding the minimum wage law; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide for annual minimum wage increases to match the rising cost of living; to provide a credit toward the minimum wage for employers of tipped workers; to eliminate various eligibility exemptions from the minimum wage; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Industrial Relations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB97/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32226","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247811,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the \"Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act\" and regulate the performance of abortions in conformity therewith; to amend Code Section 16-12-141, relating to when abortion is legal, so as to make a conforming amendment and provide that any abortion not in conformity with the Act shall constitute a criminal offense; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to enact the Act as a part of said title; to define terms; to state legislative findings; to require a determination of gestational age prior to abortion; to prohibit abortion after a certain gestational age; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability of certain provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB89/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32217","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247813,"bill_number":"SR76","title":"End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation Children Day;recognize February 1","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2011, as End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR76/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32250","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247815,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"Drivers' licenses; felony offense demarcated on license; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, respectively, so as to provide that any person convicted of a felony offense shall have such conviction demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB91/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32219","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247817,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"Macon-Bibb, Georgia; provide unified government","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the unified government of Macon-Bibb, Georgia; to provide for boundaries and service districts; to provide for a board of commissioners and the elections, terms, salaries, organization, and vacancies relative to board members; to provide for a legislative process; to provide for ethics; to provide for a mayor and the terms, elections, and salary relative to the office of mayor; to provide for governmental administration; to provide for a judiciary; to provide for elections and election districts; to provide for revenue and finance; to provide for taxation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB98/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32227","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247819,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"Conklin, John Mark; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending JohnMark Conklin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR69/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32243","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247823,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"Firefighters' Recognition Day; observe February 1","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and observing the 39th annual Firefighters' Recognition Day on February 1, 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR66/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32215","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247827,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Civil actions; conservation easement property; provide limitation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific periods of limitations of actions, so as to provide a limitation period with respect to actions for title by prescription or private way by prescription to real property that is subject to a recorded conservation easement; to provide that such actions shall be barred entirely under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB102/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32252","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247828,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"Georgia Tax Court; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 9, 48, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to courts, civil practice, revenue and taxation, and state government, so as to create the Georgia Tax Court as a pilot project of limited duration under Article VI, Section I, Paragraph X of the Georgia Constitution; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB100/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32241","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247835,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Evidence; extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privilege, so as to extend the attorney-client privilege to third persons under certain circumstances; to correct cross-references; to amend Code Section 17-16-94 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure required by the prosecuting attorney and defendant, to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB31/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32253","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247836,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"Nurses; fingerprint record checks for licensure; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensed practical nurses, so as to require fingerprint record checks for applicants for licensure as a licensed practical nurse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB99/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32238","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247843,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Estates; provide for a tenancy in the entirety; exceptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to estates, so as to provide for a tenancy in the entirety; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB28/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32239","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247847,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"Mead, Mr. Al; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Al Mead; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR72/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32242","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247861,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"Distilled spirits; vote to approve sale in a county or municipality; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales of distilled spirits, so as to provide for a petition for referendum to call for a vote to approve the sale of distilled spirits in a county or municipality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB96/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32225","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247872,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 17","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 17, 2011, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR67/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32216","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247873,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"Elections; in-person absentee balloting; provide limitations","description":"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 limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; to provide for a period of advance voting; to provide for procedures; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB92/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32221","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247877,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"Law enforcement officers; use race or ethnicity to stop motorist; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require policies that prohibit law enforcement officers from impermissibly using race or ethnicity in determining whether to stop a motorist; to require annual training of law enforcement officers on impermissible uses of race and ethnicity in stopping vehicles; to require law enforcement officers to document the race, ethnicity, and gender of a motorist and passengers; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB94/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32223","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247890,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"Abasher, Wilburn Anderson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wilburn Anderson Abasher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR73/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32230","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247896,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"Sense of the House of Representatives; shooting in Tucson AZ; express","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona, on January 8, 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR79/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32236","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247897,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"Code enforcement boards; code enforcement officers; change definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 74 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government code enforcement boards created on or after January 1, 2003, so as to change a definition for purposes of said article; to change certain references to \"code inspectors\" to \"code enforcement officers\" in said article; to amend Code Section 41-2-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to power of counties and municipalities to repair, close, or demolish unfit buildings or structures, health hazards on private property, and properties affected, so as to provide for findings by code enforcement officers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB93/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32222","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":247904,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR78/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32235","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":248597,"bill_number":"SR78","title":"North Georgia College and State University Softball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the North Georgia College and State University softball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR78/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32255","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":248598,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"Sales and use tax; food and food ingredients; change exemption - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the sale or use of food and food ingredients shall be exempt from the state sales and use tax or any local sales and use tax; to change certain provisions regarding the sales tax for educational purposes and provide for such exemption; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR81/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32257","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":248599,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Sales and use tax; food and food ingredients; change exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change the sales and use tax exemption for food and food ingredients; to provide for an exception from local sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB103/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32258","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":248600,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR79/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32256","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":248601,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"North Georgia College and State University Day; recognize February 3","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as North Georgia College and State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR77/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32254","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250629,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"Home Education Day at the Capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Home Education Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR87/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32289","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250638,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"Brookwood H.S. football team; 2010 GHSA Class AAAAA State champs; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brookwood High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR84/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32285","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250656,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"State-wide water management planning; change certain policy provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to comprehensive state-wide water management planning, so as to change certain provisions relating to a policy statement for comprehensive state-wide water management planning, guiding principles, and requirements of plans; to regulate interbasin and intrabasin transfers of water; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB111/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32277","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250659,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"Mortgages and liens; vacant property registry; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to provide for a vacant property registry; to provide for a definition; to provide for required elements of a form for such registration; to provide for exemptions and maximum fees for such registration and for removal from the registry; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB110/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32276","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250664,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"End the Commercial Exploitation of Children Day at the state capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2011, as End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR88/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32290","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250670,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"Free, Mrs. Myrlene Wade; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Myrlene Wade Free; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR83/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32273","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250677,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"Purcell, Mr. Douglas Clare; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Douglas Clare Purcell on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR92/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32294","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250682,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Public Service Commission; procedure for issuance stocks, bonds, notes; provide exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, so as to provide for exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB32/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32264","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250689,"bill_number":"SR84","title":"General Assembly; authorize state entities to enter into multiyear rental agreements; procedures, conditions, and limitations-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to allow state entities to enter into multiyear rental agreements without obligating present funds for the full obligation to the state under the full term of such agreements; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"Act 761","last_action_date":"2012-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR84/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32270","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250692,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"Discretionary Clause Prohibition Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit the use of discretionary clauses in health and disability insurance contracts; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB121/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32300","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250703,"bill_number":"HR90","title":"Stockton, Mr. Clifford Courtney \"Court\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Clifford Courtney \"Court\" Stockton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR90/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32292","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250732,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Controlled Substances; provide establishment of program to monitor prescribing/dispensing; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee","description":"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 provide for the establishment of a program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to provide for definitions; to require dispensers to submit certain information regarding the dispensing of such controlled substances; to provide for the confidentiality of submitted information except under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; to provide for its membership, duties, and organization; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB36/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32271","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250734,"bill_number":"SR82","title":"Harrell, Rev. William F.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Reverend William F. Harrell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR82/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32268","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250736,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"Lien foreclosures; abandoned vehicles; file affidavit; set fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-11-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lien foreclosures on abandoned motor vehicles, so as to set the fee for filing an affidavit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB114/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32279","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250744,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"St. Marys, City of; mayor and councilmembers election; even-numbered years; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of St. Marys, Georgia, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4763), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4100), and a home rule amendment filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on February 28, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4277), so as to provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers in even-numbered years; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB105/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32260","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250746,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR86/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32288","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250764,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Motor carriers; financial responsibility compatible with federal regulations; provisions","description":"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 ensure that the financial responsibility of motor carriers in this state is compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to change certain equipment requirements for the lighting equipment and warning flags for protruding loads, brake performance, ability, rear view mirrors, window tinting, and tire tread depth on commercial motor vehicles to make them compatible with federal motor carrier safety regulations; to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities and public transportation, to clarify the applicability of safety regulations to vehicles operated within corporate limits of a city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB112/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32278","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250766,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Turner Theological Seminary Day at the state capitol; Feb. 3, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Turner Theological Seminary and recognizing February 3, 2011, as Turner Theological Seminary Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR89/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32291","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250768,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"Henry, Reverend Darrell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Darrell Henry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR93/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32295","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250771,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Withholding tax; person listed on closing statement subject to requirements; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-128 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to withholding tax on sale or transfer of real property and associated tangible personal property by nonresidents, so as to provide that the person listed on the closing statement as the seller shall be treated as the seller and shall be subject to the withholding and documentation requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB117/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32282","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250790,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Abandoned motor vehicles; change definitions; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles generally, so as to provide for changed definitions; to change provisions relating to contents of abandoned vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting provisions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB113/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32286","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250808,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Income tax; change certain definitions","description":"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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB120/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32299","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250809,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Waste Reduction Act of 2011; Zero-Base Budgeting Act; application to the budget process; analysis of departmental/program objectives","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the \"Budget Act,\" so as to provide short titles; to provide for the application of zero-base budgeting to the budget process; to provide for analysis of departmental and program objectives; to provide for consideration of alternative funding levels; to provide for departmental priority lists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB33/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32266","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250816,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"Keith, Ms. Lois; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Lois Keith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR91/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32293","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250830,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; change certain definitions","description":"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 change certain definitions regarding such taxation; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB118/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32297","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250831,"bill_number":"SR81","title":"McElhannon, Mrs. Mary Zelma Smith; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Mary Zelma Smith McElhannon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR81/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32263","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250843,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"State Properties Commission; multiyear lease agreements; provide for termination of certain rental/lease agreements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"State Properties Code,\" so as to provide the State Properties Commission the authority to enter into multiyear lease agreements; to provide for the termination of certain rental and lease agreements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Act 717","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB37/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32272","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250854,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"Public Service Commission; procedure for stocks or other debt; provide certain exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-2-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for issuance of stocks, bonds, notes, or other debt by companies under the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction, so as to provide for exemption from those procedures under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB116/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32281","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250873,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"Gainer, Mrs. Peggy; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Peggy Gainer on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR85/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32287","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250883,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Georgia Peach Festival; commend and invite 2010 Peach Queens to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Peach Festival and inviting the 2010 Georgia Peach Queens to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR94/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32296","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250909,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"Public employees; not use government owned devices to promote or oppose legislation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of public officials and lobbyist disclosure, so as to provide a definition; to provide that public employees shall not use government owned or leased computers or telecommunications devices to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly or to promote or oppose the approval or veto of any legislation by the Governor; to provide for certain exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB109/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32275","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250917,"bill_number":"SR80","title":"Price, Ms. Grace Riley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Grace Riley Price on 30 years of outstanding service in the field of mental health; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR80/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32262","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250938,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"Health coverage; spouse and dependents of deceased public employee; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-18-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the right of continuation of health coverage for a spouse or dependent of a deceased public employee, so as to provide that the surviving spouse and dependents of a state employee killed while acting in the scope of his or her employment shall be entitled to continue coverage under the state health insurance plan under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB107/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32267","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250940,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"Coach Billy Henderson Interchange; Macon County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of Coach Billy Henderson and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR82/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32283","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250942,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Sales and use tax; change certain definitions","description":"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 change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB119/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32298","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250950,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Maysville, City of; elections and ward boundaries; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Maysville, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3959), so as to change the provisions regarding election of members of the city council and to establish ward boundaries and provide for election of members from such wards; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB108/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32274","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250965,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Wild Game Supper; 25th annual; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 25th annual Wild Game Supper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR83/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32284","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250967,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Sales and use tax; use nine digit ZIP Codes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for the determination of proper addresses using ZIP Codes of nine digits; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB115/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32280","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250970,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"St. Marys, City of; mayor and councilmembers election; simple majority vote; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of St. Marys, Georgia, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4763), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4100), and a home rule amendment filed in the Office of the Secretary of State on February 28, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4277), so as to provide for the election of the mayor and councilmembers by a simple majority by the voters of the entire city; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB106/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32261","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250973,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Carroll County; sales tax for education; provide method of distribution","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales tax for education purposes levied in Carroll County; to provide for the method of distribution of proceeds of such tax between the Carroll County School District and the independent school districts located wholly or partially within Carroll County, including particularly the City of Carrollton School System and the City of Bremen School System; to provide for authority under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB104/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32259","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250974,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Education; authorize public school students in charter schools/virtual schools to participate in extracurricular activities at resident schools","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to authorize public school students in charter schools and virtual schools to participate in extracurricular activities at their resident school; to provide for definitions; to provide that the student is subject to the same rules and regulations applicable to other students; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB34/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32265","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":250982,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"State Treasurer; prohibit recalling funds once they have been deposited","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5A of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Office of the State Treasurer, so as to prohibit recalling funds once they have been deposited; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB35/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32269","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251827,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"Jones County Lady Hounds softball team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jones County Lady Hounds softball team on winning the Class AAAA State Championship and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR111/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32341","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251829,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"Income tax payment; de minimis overpayments and insufficiencies; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment, so as to provide for conditions of refunding de minimis overpayments; to provide for waiver of de minimis insufficiencies; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Report Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB133/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32315","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251842,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"Durrett, Lieutenant Raleigh; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Raleigh Durrett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR98/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32325","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251844,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"Agricultural Education Advisory Commission; meetings; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Agricultural Education Advisory Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to commission meetings; to repeal an automatic termination provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB125/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32307","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251857,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"Elections; in-person absentee balloting; provide limitations","description":"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 limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; to provide for a period of advance voting; to provide for procedures; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB138/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32321","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251860,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"Detail 1, Charlie Company, 1-111th AV BN of the Georgia Army National Guard; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Detail 1, Charlie Company, 1-111th AV BN of the Georgia Army National Guard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR85/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32301","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251869,"bill_number":"HR110","title":"Piedmont Academy Cougars Football Team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Piedmont Academy Cougars Football Team on winning the GISA Class AA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR110/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32340","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251876,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"Magill, Mr. Daniel Hamilton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Daniel Hamilton Magill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR99/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32326","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251877,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"Patient Right to Know Act of 2001; medical malpractice insurance; include","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Patient Right to Know Act of 2001,\" so as to include information as to whether a physician has medical malpractice insurance as part of the physician profile; to provide that a patient has the right to inquire as to whether the physician carries medical malpractice insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB147/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32347","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251881,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"Dunning, Mr. Robert C., Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert C. Dunning, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR100/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32327","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251907,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission; meetings; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-14-91 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission, so as to change certain provisions relating to commission meetings; to repeal an automatic termination provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB130/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32312","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251917,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"4-H Clubs of Georgia; leadership team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending all 4-H Clubs of Georgia and inviting Mr. LaVonte Lovette, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2010-11 4-H leadership team to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR109/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32339","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251923,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"Holidays; Patriots Day the nineteenth of April each year; designate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate the nineteenth day of April in each year as \"Patriots Day\" in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB126/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32308","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251924,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"Special license plates; Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates for veterans, so as to provide for a special license plate for veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB128/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32310","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251943,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Weapon removal from public official; include stun guns and tasers; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-10-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to removal or attempted removal of a weapon from a public official and punishment therefor, so as to clarify that the provision includes stun guns and tasers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB123/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32305","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251969,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"Conveyances; future conveyance of real property; prohibit fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to prohibit a fee for a future conveyance of real property except under limited circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Report Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB129/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32311","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251981,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"Income tax credit; clean energy property; revise and change","description":"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 regarding income tax, so as to revise and change the income tax credit for clean energy property; to change certain definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB146/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32346","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251982,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Waynesboro, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Waynesboro; 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, 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 for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB122/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32304","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251984,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"Sales and use tax; change certain definitions","description":"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 change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB141/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32331","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251985,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"Retirement and pensions; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said title in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said title, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB144/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32344","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":251988,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"Beard, Mrs. Rosa Tarver; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Rosa Tarver Beard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR87/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32322","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252014,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"Conveyance of certain property; Appling, Burke, Toombs, Upson, and other counties; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State owned real property located in Appling County, Georgia; authorizing the exchange of certain state owned real property in Burke County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of and the lease of certain state owned real properties located in Toombs County, Georgia; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Upson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR95/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32320","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252016,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said Code in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; 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 reenact the statutory portions of said Code, as amended; to provide for other matters relating to revision and reenactment of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB142/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32342","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252024,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"Income tax; change certain definitions","description":"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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB139/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32329","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252029,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"Annexation disputes; compensation for arbitration panel members; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for resolving annexation disputes, so as to revise the compensation for members of the arbitration panel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB124/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32306","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252033,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"Water resources; regulate interbasin transfers; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to water resources, so as to regulate interbasin transfers of water; to change certain provisions relating to permits for withdrawal, diversion, or impoundment of surface waters generally and for farm uses, coordination with water plans, restrictions, and monitoring, recording, and reporting water withdrawals; to change certain provisions relating to a policy statement for comprehensive state-wide water management planning, guiding principles, and requirements of plans; to define certain terms; to provide for effect on other restrictions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB134/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32316","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252042,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"Fern, Kenneth, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kenneth Fern, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR97/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32324","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252080,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Education; authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees","description":"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 authority for the State School Superintendent to employ and dismiss employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"Veto V 1","last_action_date":"2012-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB38/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32302","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252093,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"Suarez, Mr. Lorenzo T., II; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Lorenzo T. Suarez II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR104/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32334","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252113,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"LeCroy, Trooper Chadwick; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Trooper Chadwick LeCroy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR96/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32323","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252151,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"Sales and use tax; certain school supplies, clothing, and computers; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to the sale of certain school supplies, clothing, footwear, computers, and computer related accessories for a limited period of time; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB136/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32318","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252159,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"Conservation and natural resources; certain civil penalties; exempt state agencies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to exempt state agencies from certain civil penalties regarding control of water pollution; to exempt certain state agencies from stream buffer requirements; to exempt certain agencies from land-disturbing activities buffer requirements; to repeal the requirements regarding the preparation of an erosion and sediment control plan; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB131/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32313","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252172,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"LeCroy, Mr. Bill H.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bill H. LeCroy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR105/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32335","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252176,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"Elections; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said title in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB143/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32343","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252188,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; change certain definitions","description":"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 change certain definitions regarding such taxation; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB140/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32330","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252207,"bill_number":"HR106","title":"Billingslea, Mr. Albert; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Albert Billingslea; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR106/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32336","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252208,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"Welsh, Coach Luther; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Luther Welsh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR102/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32332","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252211,"bill_number":"HR107","title":"Ledbetter, Mr. James G.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. James G. Ledbetter on the occasion of his retirement and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR107/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32337","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252216,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"Georgia Physical Therapy Act; revise a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-33-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the \"Georgia Physical Therapy Act\"; so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB145/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32345","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252223,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"Hammock, Lieutenant John Ellis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant John Ellis Hammock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR86/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32303","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252273,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"Special license plates; amateur radio operators; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for special license plates for amateur radio operators; to provide for conditions; to provide for a design; to provide for a list of eligible names; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB127/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32309","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252303,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"Dorminy, Dr. Arthur Leroy; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Arthur Leroy Dorminy as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2011 and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR108/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32338","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252311,"bill_number":"HR103","title":"Weatherby, Mr. Paul; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Paul Weatherby on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR103/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32333","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252334,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"Medical Food Equity Act; enact","description":"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 require certain insurance coverage for physician prescribed special dietary foods or formulas for specific chronic medical conditions; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB132/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32314","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252351,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"Rural Health Day at the state capitol; Feb. 16, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing February 16, 2011, as Rural Health Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR101/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32328","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252357,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"Transportation, Department of; change multiple provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend provisions of the O.C.G.A. relating to the Department of Transportation; to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to change definitions; to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to exempt the department from having to provide accident reports to attorneys in certain situations; to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to require cities to include certain information in annexation reports; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide that designees of the department may charge for accident reports; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide that government agencies cannot charge other government agencies for geographic information; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB137/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32319","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":252370,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"Timber; unauthorized cutting and carrying away; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9, Chapter 4 of Title 44, and Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific periods of limitation, real estate boundary determination, and torts, respectively, so as repeal provisions relating to processioning and create and change provisions relating to the unauthorized cutting and carrying away of timber; to provide for a six-year statute of limitations for actions involving the cutting and carrying away of timber from the property of another; to create a duty for landowners performing timber harvesting activities; to provide that a certain right of action shall not be applicable in certain cases; to provide for an additional measure of damages for timber conversion; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB135/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32317","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253335,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"Alcoholic beverage sales; housing authority board; provide certain exceptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited acts regarding alcoholic beverages, so as to provide that counties and municipalities with approval of the local housing authority board of commissioners may provide certain exceptions relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises near housing authority property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB165/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32398","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253343,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"Dismissal of appeal; improperly filed appeal may be dismissed by court; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 5-6-48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grounds for dismissal of appeal, so as to provide that certain appeals improperly filed may be dismissed by the court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB160/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32368","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253349,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund; define a certain term","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-15-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons eligible for awards under the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund, so as to define a certain term; to provide that eligible persons may file a claim with the board when a cold case is reopened or when a convicted offender seeks post-conviction relief; to provide for compensation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB157/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32365","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253358,"bill_number":"SR88","title":"Leadership Clayton Class of 2010-2011; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Leadership Clayton Class of 2010-2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR88/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32348","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253372,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"Harris, Reverend James Calvin; 60th pastoral anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend James Calvin Harris on the occasion of his 60th pastoral anniversary with Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR128/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32388","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253383,"bill_number":"HR125","title":"Jernigan, Mr. Iry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Iry Jernigan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR125/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32385","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253398,"bill_number":"HR122","title":"Boy Scouts of America Day at the state capitol; Feb. 8, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America program and recognizing February 8, 2011, as Boy Scouts of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR122/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32382","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253406,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"Public Service Commission; elect members by respective districts; provide","description":"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 provide for the election of members of the Public Service Commission by the electors of their respective districts only; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB154/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32362","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253425,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"House School Bus Safety Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House School Bus Safety Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR113/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32373","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253430,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"Excise tax; rooms, lodgings, and accommodations; change certain definitions","description":"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 taxes on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB150/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32358","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253444,"bill_number":"HR120","title":"Jones, Mrs. Helen Virginia Elliot; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Helen Virginia Elliot Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR120/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32380","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253449,"bill_number":"SR91","title":"Jernigan, Mrs. Iry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Iry Jernigan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR91/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32352","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253475,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"Burkhart, Preston Walker; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Preston Walker Burkhart; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR133/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32393","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253480,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"Water Conservation Act of 2011; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for water conservation; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, so as to regulate the return of surface waters to the sources from which they were withdrawn by local government entities; to provide for reports; to provide for permit modifications; to amend Code Section 31-3-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to functions of county boards of health, so as to change certain provisions relating to on-site sewage management systems; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB153/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32361","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253482,"bill_number":"HR124","title":"Brayboy, Mrs. Ella Mae Wade; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Ella Mae Wade Brayboy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR124/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32384","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253487,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"Engineers and land surveyors; certification eligibility; change requirements","description":"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 change the requirements for eligibility for certification as an engineer-in-training and eligibility for a certificate of registration as a professional engineer; to change requirements for eligibility for certification as a land surveyor-in-training and for a certificate of registration as a land surveyor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB166/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32401","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253488,"bill_number":"HR119","title":"Georgia Green Industry Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Green Industry Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR119/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32379","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253494,"bill_number":"HR112","title":"Waste management; nonlapsing trust fund; create provisions - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for creation and administration of a nonlapsing trust fund or funds for purposes of hazardous waste management, solid waste management, or both; to provide for appropriations and dedication of revenue to such funds; to provide for ratification of previously enacted laws relating to such funds; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR112/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32372","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253504,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"Melaver, Mr. Norton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Norton Melaver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR90/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32351","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253505,"bill_number":"HR126","title":"Isome, Reverend Brandon Ralph; Nazareth Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Brandon Ralph Isome upon his installation as pastor of Nazareth Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR126/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32386","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253511,"bill_number":"HR123","title":"March of Dimes Georgia Chapter Day at the state capitol; Feb. 7, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring February 7, 2011, as March of Dimes Georgia Chapter Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR123/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32383","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253515,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"Magistrates; termination under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrates, so as to provide for the termination of magistrates under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB149/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32357","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253520,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"Indemnification payment; injured state highway employees; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment for indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relative to the indemnification of injured state highway employees; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB156/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32364","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253530,"bill_number":"HR116","title":"King, Dr. Samuel T.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Samuel T. King on being named Georgia's 2010 Superintendent of the Year and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR116/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32376","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253535,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"McCorkle, Don; Grower of the Year; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Don McCorkle upon being named \"Grower of the Year\" by Nursery Management and Production magazine and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR115/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32375","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253541,"bill_number":"SR89","title":"Newton, Cameron Jerrell \"Cam\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameron Jerrell \"Cam\" Newton for his leadership and accomplishment and incredible athletic abilities on earning the Heisman Trophy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR89/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32355","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253548,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"Stop Violence Against Women Day at the state capitol; Feb. 3, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Rockdale County Task Force Against Family Violence and recognizing February 3, 2011, as Stop Violence Against Women Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR118/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32378","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253559,"bill_number":"HR117","title":"Mitchum, Sheriff Robbie Darren; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sheriff Robbie Darren Mitchum and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR117/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32377","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253575,"bill_number":"HR132","title":"King, Jonathan Bradford; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan Bradford King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR132/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32392","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253599,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"Twine, Imani Thompson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the life of Imani Thompson Twine and expressing regret at her passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR93/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32396","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253606,"bill_number":"HR121","title":"Goodman, Mr. William S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William S. Goodman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR121/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32381","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253613,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"Revenue and tax; coin operated amusement machines; revise and add definitions","description":"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 and add definitions relating to coin operated amusement machines; to provide for fees; to authorize the commissioner of revenue to retain a portion of certain fees as administrative costs; to provide that the commissioner is not authorized to impose any additional fee; to provide for noncash redemption by gift card; to prohibit local governments from prohibiting bona fide coin operated amusement machines or establishing the number of such machines in certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB164/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32394","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253615,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"Sellier, Honorable Tony; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Tony Sellier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR99/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32404","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253618,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"Dangerous and vicious dogs; injury and damage liability; define","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, so as to extensively revise provisions relating to dogs and especially provisions relating to dangerous and vicious dogs; to define and redefine terms; to provide for liability for injuries and damage caused by dogs; to amend Code Section 51-2-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liability for injury caused by vicious or dangerous animals, so as to provide for a conforming amendment; to state legislative intent; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB148/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32356","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253623,"bill_number":"HB151","title":"Motor fuel and road tax; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor fuel and road taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB151/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32359","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253628,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"Cigar and cigarette tax; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cigar and cigarette taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB152/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32360","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253631,"bill_number":"HR130","title":"Ratkitt, Mr. Steven A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Steven A. Ratkitt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR130/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32390","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253636,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"Elections; nonpartisan election; change date","description":"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 change the date of the nonpartisan election; to provide for qualifying dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB158/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32366","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253646,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"Sexual offender registry; photograph minor without parent permission; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sexual offender registration review board, so as to provide that persons who are required to register on the state sexual offender registry are prohibited from photographing a minor without the permission of the minor's parent; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB162/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32370","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253649,"bill_number":"HR127","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; March 17, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 17, 2011, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR127/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32387","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253665,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"N. Ga. College & State University's Corps of Cadets; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending North Georgia College and State University's Corps of Cadets and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR114/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32374","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253683,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"Greenway, Mr. Glynn; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Glynn Greenway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR98/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32403","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253684,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"Downes, Mr. Erik Lavere; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Erik Lavere Downes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR134/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32395","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253700,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"Show cause hearing; application and notice to appear; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds for good behavior and to keep the peace, so as to provide for application and notice to appear for a show cause hearing; to provide for a hearing; to provide for bonds; to provide for costs; to provide for the issuance of a prehearing arrest warrant; to repeal provisions relating to a bond against a spouse; to provide for a bond for good behavior; to provide for remedy for violation of bond; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB155/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32363","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253709,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Public Contracts; provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to security and immigration compliance, so as to provide penalties for the failure of a public employer to utilize the federal work authorization program; to provide for definitions; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to provide for the state offense for failure of an alien to carry a certificate of registration as required by federal law; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to searches and seizures, so as to provide for the arrest of illegal aliens; to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States for receipt of certain government benefits, so as to provide penalties for the failure of an agency head to verify the lawful immigration status of certain applicants for public benefits; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB40/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32350","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253721,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"Motorcycles; certain traffic regulations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform rules of the road for motorcycles, so as to provide for certain traffic regulations relating to motorcycles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB161/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32369","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253736,"bill_number":"HR131","title":"Ellis, William Paul; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Paul Ellis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR131/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32391","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253738,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"Jones County Lady Hounds Softball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jones County Lady Hounds softball team on winning the Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR94/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32397","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253741,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"General Assembly; redistricting plans; include and exclude prisoner population; provide","description":"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 inclusion and exclusion of certain prisoners in population counts when redistricting plans are created; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB163/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32371","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253753,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Courts; create mental health court divisions; assignment of cases; provide for planning groups and work plans; standards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general court provisions, so as to create mental health court divisions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of mental health court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB39/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32349","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253786,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"HOPE; family income limit on eligibility; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ineligibility for HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide for a family income limit on eligibility; to provide that the Georgia Student Finance Commission may adjust the income limit under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB159/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32367","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253791,"bill_number":"HR129","title":"Thompson, Mr. Bernard C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bernard C. Thompson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR129/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32389","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":253795,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"Forestry Day at the Capitol; recognize February 9","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2011, as \"Forestry Day at the Capitol\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR92/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32353","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254839,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"Stratford Academy girls soccer team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Stratford Academy girls soccer team on winning the Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR142/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32452","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254844,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"Education; raise age of mandatory education; adult literacy for purposes of conformity; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to raise the age of mandatory education; to revise provisions relating to adult literacy for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB49/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32420","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254847,"bill_number":"HR141","title":"Stratford Academy boys soccer team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Stratford Academy boys soccer team on winning the Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR141/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32451","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254885,"bill_number":"SR106","title":"Children's Dental Health Month; declaring February","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of good oral health for Georgia's children and declaring February as Children's Dental Health Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR106/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32418","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254888,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"General Assembly members; members of Georgia Legislative Retirement System; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that all persons who become members of the General Assembly on or after July 1, 2012, shall become members of the Georgia Legislative Retirement System; to provide that persons who are members of the General Assembly on July 1, 2012, but who are not members of the retirement system may elect membership; to provide for creditable service and the payment of the full actuarial value; to repeal certain obsolete provisions relative to membership by certain staff members; to provide for notification of return to service; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB183/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32441","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254898,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Barfield, Ms. Jessica; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jessica Barfield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR101/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32409","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254903,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"Jenkins, Mr. A. Felton, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. A. Felton Jenkins, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR139/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32449","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254905,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"Law enforcement officers; impermissibly use race or ethnicity to stop motorist; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require policies that prohibit law enforcement officers from impermissibly using race or ethnicity in determining whether to stop a motorist; to require annual training of law enforcement officers on impermissible uses of race and ethnicity in stopping vehicles; to require law enforcement officers to document the race, ethnicity, and gender of a motorist and passengers; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB177/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32435","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254920,"bill_number":"HR147","title":"Wright, Meredith; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Meredith Wright on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for Gilbert Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR147/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32457","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254938,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"Excise tax; motor vehicle rental; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise taxes on rental of motor vehicles, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB169/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32427","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254950,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"Controlled substances; Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; establish provisions","description":"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 provide for the establishment of a program to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to provide for definitions; to require dispensers to submit certain information regarding the dispensing of such controlled substances; to provide for the confidentiality of submitted information except under certain circumstances; to provide for the establishment of an Electronic Database Review Advisory Committee; to provide for its membership, duties, and organization; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB184/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32442","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254951,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"Runaway Youth Safety Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a short title; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to change provisions relating to interference with lawful custody; to change provisions relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor; to provide for definitions; to provide for exclusions from criminal liability under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB185/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32443","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254963,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; training for magistrates/senior magistrates; composition/responsibilities; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrate courts, so as to change provisions relating to training for magistrates and senior magistrates; to change provisions relating to the composition and responsibilities of the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB47/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32416","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254968,"bill_number":"SR100","title":"Transit Day in Georgia; recognize February 3","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Thursday, February 3, 2011, as Transit Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR100/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32405","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254971,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"Service delivery strategy; water or sewer fees; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-70-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criteria for service delivery strategy, so as to change certain provisions regarding water or sewer fees; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB174/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32432","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254985,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Motor Vehicles; driving under the influence; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment; penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, penalties, publication of notice of conviction for persons convicted for a second time, and endangering a child, so as to change the age of a child constituting child endangerment; to provide penalties for certain violations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Special Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB44/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32412","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254988,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Penal Institutions; place of residence for incarcerated persons; last established residence prior to arrest","description":"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 provide that the place of residence for incarcerated persons shall be deemed to be the last established residence of any such person immediately prior to his or her arrest or, if there is no such residence, the county in which he or she was indicted for the offense for which he or she is incarcerated; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB48/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32419","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254990,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day; Feb. 3, 2011; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR135/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32407","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254994,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; Feb. 9, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University and recognizing February 9, 2011, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR145/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32455","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254995,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Education; change the ages of mandatory education","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-690.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory education for children between ages six and 16, so as to change the ages of mandatory education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB43/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32411","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":254998,"bill_number":"SR107","title":"Mitchell, Jr., Rev. Bennie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Bennie Mitchell, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR107/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32423","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255008,"bill_number":"HR137","title":"Cooper, Ms. Bessie; world's oldest living person; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Bessie Cooper of Walton County, Georgia, the world's oldest living person; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR137/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32447","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255011,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"Leadership Paulding 21; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Paulding 21; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR144/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32454","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255019,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"Insurance; diagnosis and treatment of infertility; require health coverage","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB182/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32440","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255020,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"Tax executions; issuance; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax executions, so as to change certain provisions regarding issuance of tax executions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB170/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32428","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255025,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"Education; temporarily extend multiple provisions","description":"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 extend the date by which school systems must notify the department of their intention to request flexibility or remain status quo; to temporarily extend certain expenditure control waivers relating to funds earned for direct instructional costs, media center costs, staff and professional development costs, and additional days of instruction; to provide for automatic repeal; to temporarily extend flexibility in maximum class size requirements in kindergarten through grade eight; to temporarily extend certain deadlines relating to annual teacher contracts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB172/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32430","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255030,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"Insurance Delivery Enhancement Act of 2011; enact","description":"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 changes in the definitions of the terms \"group accident and sickness insurance\" and \"true association\"; to provide a short title; to provide certain definitions; to include plan administrators in prompt pay requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB167/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32414","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255034,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"High school students; expand career pathway options; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide and expand career pathway options for high school students to ensure their career and college readiness; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, so as to provide for the establishment of soft skills certification by the Governor's Office of Workforce Development; to provide for collaboration with the Department of Education to enable high school students to attain soft skills certification; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB186/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32465","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255036,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Traffic Offenses; person convicted of endangering a child by driving under the influence; ignition interlock device","description":"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 that a person convicted of endangering a child by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be ordered to have installed an ignition interlock device; to provide that failure to do so shall result in a three-year suspension of such person's driving privileges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB41/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32354","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255037,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"Dental services; single administrator for Medicaid and PeachCare; provisions","description":"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 single administrator for dental services for Medicaid recipients and PeachCare for Kids participants; to require the Department of Community Health to competitively bid out and contract for such single administrator; to provide for requirements for the single administrator; to provide for applicability; to provide for an amendment to the state plan if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB187/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32468","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255040,"bill_number":"HR148","title":"McLean, Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Thomas McLean on his selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for LaFayette High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR148/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32458","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255043,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"State highway system; permits for legally erected signs; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state highway system, so as to modify the procedures whereby owners of legally erected and maintained signs obtain and renew permits for the installation of signs; to change certain conditions relating to permits to remove vegetation from the viewing zones of outdoor signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for the Department of Transportation to promulgate forms and policies; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB179/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32437","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255057,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"Credit Articulation Agreements Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for education, so as to enact the \"Credit Articulation Agreements Act\" to provide for state-wide degree transfer agreements between state institutions of higher education; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain requirements; to provide for timelines; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB176/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32434","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255059,"bill_number":"HR143","title":"Ware, Mr. Charles \"Chuck\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Charles \"Chuck\" Ware; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR143/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32453","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255061,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"American Laws for Georgia Courts Act; no court shall enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed by the Constitution","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verdict and judgment, so as to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide that no court, arbitrator, administrative agency, or other tribunal shall enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed by the Constitution of this state or of the United States; to provide for construction; to provide for null contracts; to provide for findings of fact and conclusion of law; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB51/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32422","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255063,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"Kilpatrick, Kathryn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kathryn Kilpatrick on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for LaFayette High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR150/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32460","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255071,"bill_number":"HR149","title":"Lynn, Railee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Railee Lynn on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for Gilbert Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR149/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32459","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255077,"bill_number":"HR151","title":"Rains, Brittany; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brittany Rains on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for LaFayette High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR151/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32461","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255078,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"Motor vehicles; leave safe distance between vehicle and bicycle when passing; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving on the right side of the roadway, overtaking and passing, and following too closely, so as to require the operator of a motor vehicle to leave a safe distance between such motor vehicle and a bicycle when such vehicle is passing the bicycle; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB180/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32438","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255081,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Courts; require marshals to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-10-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of constables, so as to require marshals to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders; to amend Code Section 15-16-17, relating to the service and execution of processes from justices' courts, so as to require sheriffs to notify protected persons upon the service of certain protective orders; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB52/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32424","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255087,"bill_number":"SR109","title":"Piedmont Academy Cougars Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Piedmont Academy Cougars Football Team on winning the GISA Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR109/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32463","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255092,"bill_number":"HR152","title":"Public Service Commission; composition and terms; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Public Service Commission shall be composed of seven members representing seven districts of more or less equal population who shall be elected by the qualified electors of their respective districts; to provide for terms of office; to provide for staggered terms; to provide for terms of office of the five members of the commission in office prior to January 1, 2014; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR152/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32446","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255102,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"Israel Temple CME; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Israel Temple CME on the occasion of its 144th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR108/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32462","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255108,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"Teachers; expungement of records; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 10 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional standards for teachers, so as to revise provisions relating to expungement of records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB173/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32431","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255112,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Courts; add certain fees for funding of local victim assistance programs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-95 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to priorities of distribution of fines, forfeitures, surcharges, additional fees, and costs in cases of partial payments into the court, so as to add certain fees for funding of local victim assistance programs into the list of priorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB50/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32421","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255114,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"Higher Education Scholarships for High School Students Act; enact","description":"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 enact the \"Higher Education Scholarships for High School Students Act\"; to authorize local boards of education to provide scholarships for high school students who graduate early; to provide that such scholarships are contingent on available local funding; to provide for requirements and procedures; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB171/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32429","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255117,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Joint Crematoria Study Committee; create","description":"A BILL creating the Joint Crematoria Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR104/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32444","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255124,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"Special needs scholarship program; waiver one requirement; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to provide for the waiver of one of the scholarship requirements under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-05-07","last_action":"Veto V3","last_action_date":"2012-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB181/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32439","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255126,"bill_number":"HR146","title":"Devine, Tiffany; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tiffany Devine on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for LaFayette High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR146/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32456","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255129,"bill_number":"HR138","title":"Starnes, Mr. James L.; 90th birthday; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James L. Starnes on the occasion of his 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR138/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32448","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255132,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"Online Clearinghouse Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to enact the \"Online Clearinghouse Act\"; to create a clearinghouse through which local school systems may offer their computer-based courses to students of other local school systems; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and requirements for offering a course through the clearinghouse; to provide for enrollment in virtual courses offered through the clearinghouse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB175/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32433","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255144,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day; recognize February 3","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the Georgia State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR96/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32400","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255146,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Public Property; conveyance; granting of easements for facilities, utilities 10 counties","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for operation and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by the State of Georgia in Barrow, Butts, Cherokee, Effingham, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Houston, Thomas, and Wheeler Counties; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR103/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32425","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255149,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Education; dating violence; provide for a curriculum; require the adoption of a policy against dating violence","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for a curriculum relating to dating violence; to require the adoption of a policy against dating violence; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB46/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32415","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255164,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"Corpe, Dr. Raymond; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Raymond Corpe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR105/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32417","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255167,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Labor/Industrial Relations; prohibit employers from requesting credit reports on employees with certain exceptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit employers from requesting credit reports on employees or prospective employees with certain exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB42/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32410","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255175,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"Revenue and tax; incorporate certain federal provisions into Georgia Law; define terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to define the terms \"Internal Revenue Code\" and \"Internal Revenue Code of 1986\" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide that certain corporate income tax elections made for federal income tax purposes shall also apply for state income tax purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB168/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32426","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255176,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"Revenue and tax; prepaid state and local consumables; change multiple provisions","description":"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 prepaid state and local consumables taxes; to change certain provisions regarding definitions; to repeal the sales and use tax exemption regarding food and food ingredients; to change certain provisions regarding applicability and exemptions with respect to sales and use taxes on alcoholic beverages, tobacco or tobacco products, or food and food ingredients; to change certain provisions regarding dealers' sales and use tax returns; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to change certain provisions regarding penalties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB178/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32436","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255177,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Adjournment; relative","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR102/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32408","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255178,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; businesses where beverages are consumed/repeated incidents of violent conduct; impose penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general regulation of alcoholic beverages, so as to impose penalties and remedies with respect to businesses where alcoholic beverages are consumed and where there are repeated incidents of violent conduct; to define terms; to provide for civil monetary penalties; to provide for practice and procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB45/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32413","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255183,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"House Study Committee on Tenth Amendment Enforcement; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Tenth Amendment Enforcement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR153/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32464","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255193,"bill_number":"HR140","title":"Bruce, Representative Roger; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Roger Bruce in appreciation for his service to the citizens of Douglas and Fulton counties; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR140/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32450","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255194,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"College and University Special District Act of 2011","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local government, so as to provide for the establishment of college and university special districts; to provide for a surcharge on fines and forfeitures from crimes within such districts for the purpose of enhanced public safety services; to amend said Title 36 and Title 16 of the O.C.G.A. the \"Criminal Code of Georgia,\" so as to provide that a special district shall be a drug-free commercial zone and to provide for the punishment of certain drug and controlled substance offenses within such zone; to provide for other related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB53/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32445","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255891,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"Transparency and Accountability in Government Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-6-32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Transparency in Government Act,\" so as to provide for additional information required to be provided on the public information website of the Department of Audits and Accounts; to change the short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB188/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32470","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255894,"bill_number":"SR112","title":"Sanders, Mr. Ned M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Ned M. Sanders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR112/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32471","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255898,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"State Highways; add a definition of \"on-premise\" or \"on-property\" signs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advertising on the state highway system, so as to add a definition of \"on-premise\" or \"on-property\" signs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting provisions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB54/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32469","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255910,"bill_number":"SR111","title":"Wilson, Mr. Chuck; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Chuck Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR111/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32467","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255915,"bill_number":"SR110","title":"Georgia State University Day; recognize February 9","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University and recognizing February 9, 2011, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR110/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32466","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":255923,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"Noncovered Dental Services Act; enact","description":"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 provide that no contract or agreement between a dental insurer or network and a dentist shall require the dentist to accept an amount for dental care services that are not covered dental services under a dental benefit plan; to provide that no dental insurer shall publish or otherwise communicate that discounts are available for noncovered dental services; to provide that a violation is punishable as an unfair trade practice; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB189/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32472","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260462,"bill_number":"HR156","title":"Bracewell, Senior Trooper Mark; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Senior Trooper Mark Bracewell and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR156/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32513","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260515,"bill_number":"HR159","title":"First Annual Women's Equality Day Tea and Luncheon in Douglas County; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Women's Equality Day and commending the First Annual Women's Equality Day Tea and Luncheon in Douglas County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR159/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32516","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260525,"bill_number":"HR155","title":"Lowe, Mr. Gordon; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Gordon Lowe and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR155/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32512","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260543,"bill_number":"HR161","title":"Kukkiwon Day at the state capitol; October 1, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Kukkiwon, the world headquarters of Taekwondo, and proclaiming October 1, 2011, as Kukkiwon Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR161/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32518","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260544,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"Community Health Centers Day; recognize February 10","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2011, as \"Community Health Centers Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR125/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32488","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260550,"bill_number":"HR186","title":"Horse racing; pari-mutuel wagering; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR186/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32508","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260560,"bill_number":"HR162","title":"Fauntroy, Mr. Walter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Walter Fauntroy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR162/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32519","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260587,"bill_number":"HR168","title":"Duvall, Abby; Young Junior Miss Dacula 2010; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Young Junior Miss Dacula 2010 Abby Duvall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR168/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32525","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260598,"bill_number":"HR183","title":"Royal, Nicholas Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas Andrew Royal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR183/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32540","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260696,"bill_number":"HR164","title":"Denton, Danielle; Young Miss Dacula 2010; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Young Miss Dacula 2010 Danielle Denton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR164/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32521","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260744,"bill_number":"HR160","title":"McKinney, Mr. James Edward \"Billy\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life and work of Mr. James Edward \"Billy\" McKinney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR160/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32517","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260846,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"Protecting Georgia Homeowners Act of 2011; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the \"Protecting Georgia Homeowners Act of 2011\"; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreclosure, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for homeowner relief from unfair practices related to foreclosure and foreclosure rescue schemes; to provide for monetary penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB204/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32507","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260902,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Americus-Sumter County Airport Authority; change membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Americus-Sumter County Airport Authority, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4082), so as to change the membership of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB56/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32476","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260912,"bill_number":"HR167","title":"Hawkins, Holly; Miss Sophomore Dacula 2010; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Sophomore Dacula 2010 Holly Hawkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR167/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32524","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":260987,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"Tax sales; tax levies and executions; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax sales, so as to change certain provisions regarding procedures for sales under tax levies and executions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB191/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32494","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261050,"bill_number":"HR166","title":"Stokes, Morgan Alexis; Teen Miss Dacula 2010; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Teen Miss Dacula 2010 Morgan Alexis Stokes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR166/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32523","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261074,"bill_number":"SR115","title":"Reagan, Ronald; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the tremendous accomplishments of Ronald Reagan on the 100th anniversary of his birth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR115/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32485","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261088,"bill_number":"HR170","title":"Hetherington, Zachary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zachary Hetherington; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR170/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32527","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261097,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"Union County; chief magistrate elections; nonpartisan basis; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing that the judge of the Probate Court of Union County shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Union County, approved February 25, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3504), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3799), so as to provide that the chief magistrate shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB193/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32496","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261106,"bill_number":"HR171","title":"Myrick, Dr. Cecilia; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Cecilia Myrick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR171/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32528","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261157,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"Commerce; provide incandescent light bulbs manufactured in Georgia not exported from the state shall not be subject to federal regulation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, so as to provide that incandescent light bulbs manufactured in the State of Georgia and not exported from the state shall not be subject to federal regulation; to state legislative findings; to provide for lawful manufacture, possession, and use of such light bulbs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB61/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32492","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261158,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"Jails; certain inmate emergency medical care service charges; provide limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for jails, so as to provide limitations on certain medical charges by hospitals for providing emergency medical care services to inmates confined in a municipal or county detention facility; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB197/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32500","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261168,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"Public officers and employees; reporting fraud, waste, abuse or violations of law; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for public officers and employees, so as to modify provisions relating to making complaints or reporting information pertaining to fraud, waste, or abuse or violations of the law by public employees or agencies; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB206/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32510","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261169,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Georgia Student Extracurricular Partnership Act; allow public school students living in attendance zone participate in extracurricular activities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to enact the \"Georgia Student Extracurricular Partnership Act\"; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to require a public school to allow any public school student in grades kindergarten through 12 living in the attendance zone of the public school to participate in extracurricular activities at such school; to provide for academic requirements; to provide that such student be subject to all nonacademic rules, regulations, and codes of conduct as would apply to other students; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB55/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32474","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261193,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"State Education Finance Study Commission; evaluate Formula and funding; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to establish the State Education Finance Study Commission to evaluate the Quality Basic Education Formula and education funding for public schools; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for composition of the commission; to provide for compensation of the members of the commission; to provide for duties and powers; to provide for support staff; to provide for a timeline; to provide for automatic repeal on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB192/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32495","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261249,"bill_number":"HR184","title":"Wessner, Matthew Scott; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matthew Scott Wessner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR184/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32541","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261363,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Rules of the Road; change the inference for identifying driver in cases involving traffic-control signal monitoring devices","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to traffic signs, signals, and markings, so as to change the inference for identifying the driver in cases involving traffic-control signal monitoring devices; to provide a form response for such citations; to provide for the offense of submitting a false statement in a red light camera form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB60/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32491","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261385,"bill_number":"SR120","title":"Class of Youth Leadership Baldwin 2011; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Class of Youth Leadership Baldwin 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR120/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32482","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261437,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"Dunwoody, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dunwoody to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB195/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32498","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261448,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Drivers' Licenses; prohibit persons convicted; offense against a victim who is a minor; driving commercial motor vehicles; transport 16/more persons","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 40, relating to commercial drivers' licenses, so as to prohibit persons convicted of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor from driving commercial motor vehicles designed to transport 16 or more persons; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB57/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32480","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261462,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Traffic Operations and School Safety Act of 2011; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of local boards with respect to public school property and facilities, and Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sales tax for educational purposes, so as to enact the \"Traffic Operations and School Safety Act of 2011\"; to authorize the use of educational funds for roadway improvements; to require a planning and construction guide relating to site accessibility and traffic flow for school construction; to define the term \"capital outlay projects for educational purposes\" with respect to the sales tax for educational purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB202/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32505","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261509,"bill_number":"SR124","title":"Tygrett III, Mr. Howard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Howard Tygrett III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR124/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32487","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261526,"bill_number":"HR181","title":"Marshall, Mrs. Lula M.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Lula M. Marshall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR181/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32538","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261550,"bill_number":"HR185","title":"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; Feb. 16, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing Wednesday, February 16, 2011, as \"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR185/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32542","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261554,"bill_number":"HR180","title":"Griffin, Mrs. Ruth Evans; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the life of Mrs. Ruth Evans Griffin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR180/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32537","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261562,"bill_number":"SR123","title":"Brown, Lieutenant Colonel Veronica D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Colonel Veronica D. Brown on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR123/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32486","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261712,"bill_number":"SR122","title":"Senate Tenth Amendment Enforcement Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Tenth Amendment Enforcement Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR122/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32489","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261717,"bill_number":"SR113","title":"Gill Industries; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gill Industries; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR113/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32473","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261751,"bill_number":"HR157","title":"Sportsmen's Day at the state capitol; Feb. 8, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2011, as Sportsmen's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR157/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32514","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261814,"bill_number":"SR119","title":"Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; recognize September","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September, 2011, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR119/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32481","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261830,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"Superior court clerks; real estate or personal property filing fees; extend sunset dates","description":"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 extend sunset dates for real estate or personal property filing fees, the state-wide uniform automated information system, and the collection and remittance of real estate or personal property filing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB198/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32501","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261838,"bill_number":"HR176","title":"Gibson, Mrs. Eula Mae; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Eula Mae Gibson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR176/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32533","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261924,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of license plates, payment and disposition of fees, compensation of tag agents, and required identification, so as to require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal; to amend Code Section 40-5-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's license requirements, surrender of prior licenses, and prohibition of local licenses, so as to modify the defense for a violation of this Code section; to amend Code Section 40-5-121 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving while a license is suspended or revoked, so as to modify the penalties for a violation of driving without a license or driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB59/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32490","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261925,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Georgia Lemon Law; consumer; define term","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-782 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the \"Georgia Lemon Law,\" so as to revise the definition of the term \"consumer\" for purposes of such law; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB205/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32509","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261954,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"Crimes and offenses; discourage human trafficking; increase penalties; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 17, and 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and law enforcement, respectively, so as to discourage trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude and provide greater protections to persons subject to such crimes; to change provisions relating to compensation from the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board; to provide for notification of federal assistance for certain persons under the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; to provide for training for law enforcement investigating crimes involving trafficking persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB200/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32503","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":261984,"bill_number":"HR169","title":"Mailloux, Jessy; Miss Junior Dacula 2010; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Junior Dacula 2010 Jessy Mailloux; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR169/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32526","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262030,"bill_number":"HR165","title":"Morales, Sydney; Miss Freshman Dacula 2010; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Miss Freshman Dacula 2010 Sydney Morales; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR165/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32522","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262033,"bill_number":"SR116","title":"Luther Story Bridge; Marion County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the heroism and bravery of PFC Luther H. Story and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR116/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32477","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262061,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"Search warrants by video conference; what portion of video maintained; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-5-21.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of search warrants by video conferencing, so as to clarify what portion of the video recordings must be maintained; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB196/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32499","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262073,"bill_number":"SR121","title":"Leadership Baldwin 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the class of Leadership Baldwin 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR121/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32483","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262114,"bill_number":"HR163","title":"Chesne, Megan; Miss Dacula Sweetheart 2010; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Dacula Sweetheart 2010 Megan Chesne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR163/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32520","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262146,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Spencer Pass Hero Memorial Act; indemnification for the death/disability of state highway employee; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of indemnification for death or disability, procedure for making of payments, and appeal, so as to change provisions relating to indemnification for the death or disability of a state highway employee; to provide a short title; to provide for the intent and authority of the General Assembly; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Veto V2","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB58/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32484","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262218,"bill_number":"HR179","title":"Madison, Reverend Arcoliua C.; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the life of Reverend Arcoliua C. Madison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR179/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32536","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262225,"bill_number":"SR118","title":"Winters, Major Richard \"Dick\" D; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Major Richard \"Dick\" D. Winters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR118/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32479","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262243,"bill_number":"SR117","title":"Sportsmen's Day; recognize February 8","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2011, as Sportsmen's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR117/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32478","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262279,"bill_number":"HR177","title":"Penn, Ms. Johnnie Young; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Johnnie Young Penn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR177/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32534","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262284,"bill_number":"SR114","title":"Property; conveyance of real property located in Gwinnett County","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Gwinnett County, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR114/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32475","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262291,"bill_number":"HR174","title":"Calhoun, Mrs. Beverly W.; commend life and work","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the life and work of Mrs. Beverly W. Calhoun; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR174/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32531","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262309,"bill_number":"HR178","title":"Simmons, Mrs. Ruth Scott; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Mrs. Ruth Scott Simmons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR178/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32535","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262336,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"Estate tax; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to estate tax, so as to change certain definitions regarding such tax; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB190/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32493","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262363,"bill_number":"HR158","title":"Forestry Day at the Capitol; Feb. 9, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2011, as \"Forestry Day at the Capitol\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR158/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32515","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262383,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"Union County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Union County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB194/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32497","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262384,"bill_number":"HR173","title":"Mitchell, Reverend Bennie, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Bennie Mitchell, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR173/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32530","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262391,"bill_number":"HR175","title":"Mayweather, Mrs. Nella Beatrice; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Nella Beatrice Mayweather; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR175/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32532","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262406,"bill_number":"HR182","title":"Arms Reach organization; second annual Literacy Walk; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Arms Reach organization and the second annual Literacy Walk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR182/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32539","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262413,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"Controlled substances; additional Schedule I substances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Schedule I controlled substances, so as to provide for additional controlled substances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB199/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32502","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262429,"bill_number":"HR172","title":"Jones, Mr. Joseph, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Joseph Jones, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR172/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32529","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262475,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"Community Health Centers Day; Feb. 10, 2011; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2011, as \"Community Health Centers Day,\" and inviting the leadership of the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR154/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32511","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262483,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council; investigate or discipline peace officers; notify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide that the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council shall make certain notifications when undertaking to investigate or discipline peace officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB203/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32506","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":262491,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"Vehicles; driving with snow or ice is an unsafe condition; define","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving unsafe or improperly equipped vehicles, so as to define a term; to make driving a vehicle with snow or ice on it an unsafe condition under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB201/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32504","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":263596,"bill_number":"SR126","title":"Technology Leadership Coalition's High-Tech Day; recognize February 9","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's high-tech businesses for their efforts in making Georgia a leader in high-tech employment growth and recognizing February 9, 2011, as Technology Leadership Coalition's High-Tech Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR126/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32545","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":263601,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Corporations; change the amount of fees/penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to change the amount of fees and penalties for application for reinstatement for corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB64/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32547","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":263675,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"State; no private property shall be alienated to any other state; exercise of state sovereignty/jurisdiction without consent of General Assembly","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sovereignty and jurisdiction of the state, so as to provide that no private property shall be alienated to any other state, territory, or nation or to the federal government which would result in an extinguishment or diminution of the exercise of state sovereignty or jurisdiction without the consent of the General Assembly; to provide that any act which results in the extinguishment or diminution of the state's right to exercise sovereignty or jurisdiction over property shall not be recognized by the state and shall be void and of no effect; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB62/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32543","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":263713,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"Sellier, Honorable Tony; honor life and invite Mrs. Judye Sellier to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Tony Sellier and inviting Mrs. Judye Sellier to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR136/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32406","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":263741,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program; enact","description":"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 enact the \"Georgia Medical Assistance Fraud Prevention Program\"; to provide for the adoption of a medical assistance fraud prevention program; to provide for definitions; to provide for implementation by the Department of Community Health; to provide for implementation of a pilot program; to provide for participation; to provide for cooperation by the Department of Human Services; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for certain matters to be referred to the Attorney General; to provide for a waiver; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB63/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32544","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":263849,"bill_number":"SR127","title":"Jones, Mr. Brian; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Brian Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR127/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32549","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":264077,"bill_number":"SR131","title":"RSV Awareness Month; recognize October","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October as RSV Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR131/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32553","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":264167,"bill_number":"SR128","title":"Habersham County Day; recognize February 16","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Habersham County and recognizing February 16, 2011, as Habersham County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR128/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32550","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":264178,"bill_number":"SR95","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day; recognize February 3","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR95/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32399","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":264388,"bill_number":"SR129","title":"Milltown Pride; recognize the Georgia debut of a feature film","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia debut of a feature film, Milltown Pride; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR129/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32551","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":264470,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"County re-creation; provisions - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-01-26","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR31/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32072","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":264571,"bill_number":"SR130","title":"Toccoa-Stephens County's Fireworks Over Toccoa Day; recognize February 10","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2011, as Toccoa-Stephens County's Fireworks Over Toccoa Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR130/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32552","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":264592,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"Grayson, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Grayson, Georgia amending an Act creating the City of Grayson, Georgia approved December 16, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, P. 662), as amended; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city, both specific and general; to provide for construction of powers, exercise of powers and ordinances of the city; to provide the ability to sue and be sued; to provide for the governing authority of such city, the terms of office, qualification for office, the creation of vacancies, and the filling of vacancies in office; to provide for compensation of members of the governing authority; to provide prohibitions for elected officials; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB207/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32548","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":264597,"bill_number":"SR132","title":"Durrance, Andrew Josiah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew Josiah Durrance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR132/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32554","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":264600,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day; recognize February 3","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2011, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR97/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32402","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":264614,"bill_number":"HR187","title":"Technology Leadership Coalition's High-Tech Day; Feb. 9, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's high-tech businesses for their efforts in making Georgia a leader in high-tech employment growth and recognizing February 9, 2011, as Technology Leadership Coalition's High-Tech Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR187/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32546","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265827,"bill_number":"HR200","title":"Young, Mr. Tony; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Salesperson of the Year, Mr. Tony Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR200/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32602","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265828,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"Sales and use tax; diesel fuel for locomotives; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding sales and use taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding applicability of sales and use tax to motor fuel sales; to provide for an exemption from sales and use tax on the sale or use of diesel fuel used to propel locomotives; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB233/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32657","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265833,"bill_number":"HR228","title":"Schmidt, Elizabeth J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Elizabeth J. Schmidt of North Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR228/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32630","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265837,"bill_number":"HR217","title":"Carter, Albert F.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Albert F. Carter of College of Coastal Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR217/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32619","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265846,"bill_number":"HR226","title":"Gerena, Adriana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Adriana Gerena of Clayton State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR226/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32628","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265856,"bill_number":"HR222","title":"Sharpe, Shanah Karen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Shanah Karen Sharpe of Fort Valley State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR222/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32624","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265858,"bill_number":"HR218","title":"Vold, Emily; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Emily Vold of Columbus State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR218/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32620","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265859,"bill_number":"SR140","title":"Trauma Care; annually dedicate from license tag fees collected per each vehicle registered in this state; definition; procedures -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to annually dedicate from license tag fees collected $10.00 per each vehicle registered in this state for the purpose of funding trauma care; to provide for the dedicated amount to be deposited into a trauma trust fund; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedures; to provide that such funds shall not be subject to lapse and certain other restrictions; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR140/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32567","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265881,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"Agriculture; state promote sustainable agriculture; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to define a term; to provide that it shall be the policy of this state to promote sustainable agriculture; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB225/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32588","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265885,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Revenue, Department of; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administration and enforcement regarding revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding the Department of Revenue; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB212/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32560","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265895,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; define a certain term","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to define a certain term; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB208/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32555","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265901,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"Building codes; certain farm buildings or structures; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-2-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide application of minimum standard building codes, codes requiring adoption by municipality or county, adoption of more stringent requirements by local governments, and adoption of standards for which state code does not exist, so as to provide an exemption for certain farm buildings or structures; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB223/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32583","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265902,"bill_number":"HR215","title":"Shurling, Mr. Horace Clark; 90th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Horace Clark Shurling on the occasion of his 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR215/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32617","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265904,"bill_number":"HR199","title":"McCray, Mr. Mackinley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Salesperson of the Year, Mr. Mackinley McCray; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR199/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32601","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265906,"bill_number":"HR230","title":"Yonz, James M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar James M. Yonz of Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR230/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32632","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265910,"bill_number":"HR225","title":"Jackson, Patrick Alexander; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Patrick Alexander Jackson of Medical College of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR225/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32627","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265915,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"County sales and use tax; modify infeasible projects; establish procedure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county sales and use taxes, so as to establish a procedure for modifying projects approved in a referendum that have become infeasible in connection with the county special purpose local option sales and use tax and the sales tax for educational purposes; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB240/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32665","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265931,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; regulate individual accounts; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of individual development accounts; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations with respect to the creation and operation of such accounts; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of certain fiduciary organizations; to amend Code Section 49-4-183 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of the Georgia TANF Program by the Department of Human Services, so as to add to uses for individual development accounts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Veto V7","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB226/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32586","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265945,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Parent Trigger Act; enact; petitions from parents for interventions for low-achieving schools","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the \"Parent Trigger Act\"; to provide for definitions; to provide for petitions from parents for interventions for low-achieving schools; to provide for notice by the local board to the state board regarding petitions; to provide for a maximum number of petitions; to provide for limitations on when local boards are not required to approve petitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB68/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32569","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265950,"bill_number":"HR192","title":"Leadership Rockdale Class of 2011; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Leadership Rockdale Class of 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR192/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32594","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265952,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"Motor vehicle registration; off-road recreation vehicles; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for the registration of off-road recreation vehicles under certain circumstances; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB224/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32584","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265955,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB220/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32580","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265957,"bill_number":"HR191","title":"Women In NAACP and the Arms Reach organization; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Women In NAACP and the Arms Reach organization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR191/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32593","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265963,"bill_number":"SR143","title":"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; recognize February 16","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing Wednesday, February 16, 2011, as \"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR143/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32666","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265967,"bill_number":"HR190","title":"Children's Dental Health Month; February; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of good oral health for Georgia's children and declaring February as Children's Dental Health Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR190/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32591","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265969,"bill_number":"HR206","title":"Bobb, Lisa; Andrew Hagenbush; Madeline Peake; Wesley Starrett; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lisa Bobb, Andrew Hagenbush, Madeline Peake, and Wesley Starrett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR206/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32608","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265970,"bill_number":"SR142","title":"Lupus Awareness Day; declare February 16","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring Wednesday, February 16, 2011, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR142/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32653","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265974,"bill_number":"HR211","title":"Yang, Tracy Jane; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Tracy Jane Yang of The University of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR211/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32613","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265979,"bill_number":"SR139","title":"Atlanta Apartment Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Apartment Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR139/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32573","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265987,"bill_number":"HR205","title":"Green Power EMC; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Green Power EMC; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR205/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32607","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265991,"bill_number":"HR216","title":"Browning, Amanda D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Amanda D. Browning of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR216/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32618","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265996,"bill_number":"HR209","title":"Jonah, Gerald; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Gerald Jonah of South Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR209/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32611","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":265997,"bill_number":"HR245","title":"Jones, Mr. Brian; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Brian Jones and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR245/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32645","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266000,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"Residential mortgage fraud; mortgage lending process; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential mortgage fraud, so as revise the definition of \"mortgage lending process\"; to provide for investigative and subpoena powers of district attorneys and the Attorney General relative to residential mortgage fraud; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB237/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32661","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266001,"bill_number":"HR249","title":"Leadership Cobb; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Cobb; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR249/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32650","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266013,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"Revenue and tax; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions regarding definitions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB211/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32559","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266014,"bill_number":"HR201","title":"Giles, Tracey L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Salesperson of the Year, Mr. Tracey L. Giles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR201/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32603","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266015,"bill_number":"HR194","title":"Miller, Mrs. Virginia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Virginia Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR194/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32596","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266021,"bill_number":"SR145","title":"Widespread Panic; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the band Widespread Panic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR145/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32668","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266022,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Perfusionists; revise continuing education requirements; definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, so as to revise continuing education requirements relative to clinical perfusionists; to revise the definition of \"perfusion\"; to revise requirements relating to renewal of licenses for clinical perfusionists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB66/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32565","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266025,"bill_number":"SR137","title":"Cowart, Rhonda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rhonda Cowart, Woodstock High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR137/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32571","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266053,"bill_number":"HR229","title":"Middleton, Sakina C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Sakina C. Middleton of Savannah State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR229/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32631","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266063,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"Income tax credit; transfer, devise, and distribute unused conservation credits; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the income tax credit for donation of real property for conservation purposes, so as to provide for the transfer, devise, and distribution of unused conservation tax credits; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB222/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32582","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266064,"bill_number":"HR236","title":"Arena, Michael C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Michael C. Arena of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR236/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32636","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266075,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 62 years of age or over and whose income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $10,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB218/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32578","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266077,"bill_number":"HR227","title":"Lowery, Alexandra K.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Alexandra K. Lowery of Middle Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR227/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32629","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266082,"bill_number":"HR224","title":"Faal, Jonelle P.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jonelle P. Faal of Georgia Gwinnett College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR224/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32626","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266084,"bill_number":"HR246","title":"Widespread Panic; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the band Widespread Panic and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR246/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32646","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266085,"bill_number":"HR233","title":"Lesniewski, Victor Adam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Victor Adam Lesniewski of the Georgia Institute of Technology on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR233/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32648","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266086,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"Drivers' licenses; convicted of crime against a minor; prohibit certain transport","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 40, relating to commercial drivers' licenses, so as to prohibit persons convicted of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor from driving commercial motor vehicles designed to transport 16 or more persons; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB215/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32575","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266091,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"Lobbyists; commission salesperson not required; prohibition not apply","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prohibition of contingency compensation of lobbyists, so as to provide that such prohibition shall not apply to bona fide commission salespersons and that such salespersons shall not be required to register as lobbyists or otherwise be considered to be lobbyists; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB232/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32656","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266097,"bill_number":"SR138","title":"Ward, Emily; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emily Ward, Woodstock High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR138/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32570","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266109,"bill_number":"HR214","title":"Bartley, Kasi Allison Joy; birth; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Kasi Allison Joy Bartley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR214/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32616","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266112,"bill_number":"HR195","title":"Robertson, Reverend Sandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Sandra Robertson on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR195/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32597","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266114,"bill_number":"HR244","title":"Walker, Honorable Larry; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Larry Walker and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR244/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32644","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266116,"bill_number":"HR188","title":"Reagan, Ronald; 100th anniversary of birth; accomplishments; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the tremendous accomplishments of Ronald Reagan on the 100th anniversary of his birth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR188/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32590","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266121,"bill_number":"HR219","title":"Little, Clinton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Clinton Little of Dalton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR219/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32621","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266129,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"Core curriculum; annual criminal law in Georgia instruction; require","description":"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 for elementary and secondary students under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to require annual instruction in certain grades in criminal law in Georgia as it relates to school-aged children; to provide for a minimum course of study established by the State Board of Education; to provide for a manual; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for time frames; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB230/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32654","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266132,"bill_number":"HR197","title":"Waller, Malcolm D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Salesperson of the Year, Mr. Malcolm D. Waller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR197/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32599","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266135,"bill_number":"HR234","title":"Zagoria, David C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar David C. Zagoria of Kennesaw State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR234/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32649","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266162,"bill_number":"HR250","title":"District attorneys; invest in public safety and prevention, not death penalty; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Georgia's district attorneys, in light of the fiscal crisis in this state, to invest resources in solving homicides, providing public safety programs, and focusing on violence prevention instead of seeking the death penalty; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR250/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32652","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266168,"bill_number":"HR239","title":"Barron, Stephanie C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Stephanie C. Barron of Atlanta Metropolitan College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR239/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32639","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266169,"bill_number":"HR240","title":"Townsend, Miriam H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Miriam H. Townsend of Augusta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR240/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32640","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266172,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"Mental Health Addictive Disease Community Recovery Act; enact","description":"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 community alternatives to institutionalized care for treatment of mental illness; to provide for a short title; to provide for community alternatives to hospitalization for treatment of alcoholics and drug dependent persons; to provide a definition for community alternatives; to change provisions relating to the emergency treatment of mental illness and alcoholic and drug dependent individuals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB231/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32655","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266179,"bill_number":"HR242","title":"Ali, Maisa Sulchi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Maisa Sulchi Ali of Armstrong Atlantic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR242/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32641","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266180,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"Public Health, Department of; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to establish the Department of Public Health; to reassign functions of the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health; to provide for transition to the new agency; to create a Board of Public Health and a commissioner of public health; to amend various titles for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB214/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32574","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266183,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"Sales and use tax exemption; aircraft engines, parts, and equipment; eliminate sunset","description":"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 eliminate the sunset from the exemption regarding the sale or use of engines, parts, equipment, or other tangible personal property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB234/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32658","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266185,"bill_number":"HR203","title":"Rural Metro Ambulance; 63rd anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rural Metro Ambulance on the occasion of its 63rd anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR203/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32605","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266187,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"Sales and use tax; distribution of unidentifiable proceeds; limit commissioner's authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-67 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to distribution of unidentifiable sales and use tax proceeds, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding limitations on the state revenue commissioner's authority to make certain distributions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB228/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32585","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266194,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"Coin operated amusement machines; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coin operated amusement machines, so as to change certain definitions regarding such machines; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB213/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32561","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266195,"bill_number":"HR204","title":"Emergency Management Agency Recognition Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emergency Management Agencies of Georgia and observing Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Recognition Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR204/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32606","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266198,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"Financial institutions; provide for definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions, so as to provide for definitions; to provide the Department of Banking and Finance the power to require dissolution of a financial institution; to provide for the effect of failure to maintain five members on a board of directors; to provide for service on a credit committee by a director of a credit union in certain cases; to provide for the payment of a P.O.D. account to an incorporated entity; to provide for penalties for making false statements; to provide that certain attorneys must be licensed to practice law in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB239/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32663","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266200,"bill_number":"HR238","title":"Holcomb, Jennifer M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jennifer M. Holcomb of Gordon College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR238/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32638","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266204,"bill_number":"HR193","title":"Deen, Ms. Paula; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Paula Deen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR193/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32595","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266213,"bill_number":"HR210","title":"Alcorn, DeWayne P.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar DeWayne P. Alcorn of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR210/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32612","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266215,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $28,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are disabled and whose household income does not exceed $20,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB221/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32581","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266216,"bill_number":"SR135","title":"Georgia Peach Festival; 2010 Georgia Peach Queens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Peach Festival and the 2010 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR135/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32563","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266234,"bill_number":"HR189","title":"Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; Feb. 10, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 10, 2011, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR189/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32592","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266237,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"Foreclosure sales; county list properties advertised in alphabetical or numerical order; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-14-162 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales made on foreclosure under power of sale, manner of advertisement, and conduct necessary for validity, so as to provide that the official organ of each county shall list the addresses of property advertised for nonjudicial foreclosure each week in alphabetical or numerical order; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB209/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32557","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266242,"bill_number":"HR221","title":"Henry, Michael Owen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Michael Owen Henry of East Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR221/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32623","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266246,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"Public Service Commission; chairperson selection; change certain provisions","description":"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 the organization and members of the Public Service Commission, to change certain provisions relating to the chairperson of the commission and his or her selection; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB216/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32576","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266247,"bill_number":"HR231","title":"Beasley, Katherine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Katherine Beasley of Georgia Southern University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR231/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32633","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266254,"bill_number":"SR133","title":"Walker, Honorable Larry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Larry Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR133/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32556","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266258,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"Job Creation and Convention Services Area Act of 2011; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide for the establishment of job creation and convention services areas within certain parts of the state; to provide criteria for the determination of such areas based on the existence of convention and tourist attraction facilities; to authorize the levy of state sales and use taxation within such areas for the purpose of enhanced infrastructure upon approval by the commissioner of community affairs; to provide an exemption from other sales and use taxation for sales and uses subject to such state taxation; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB235/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32659","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266263,"bill_number":"HR202","title":"Rodriguez, Mr. David, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Salesperson of the Year, Mr. David Rodriguez, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR202/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32604","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266265,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"Medicaid; hearings and appeals; final decision of law judge; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-153 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administrative hearings and appeals under Medicaid generally, so as to provide that in certain matters, the decision of the administrative law judge shall be the final administrative decision of the commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB229/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32589","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266266,"bill_number":"HR198","title":"Hensley, Gary D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Salesperson of the Year, Mr. Gary D. Hensley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR198/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32600","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266268,"bill_number":"HR213","title":"Long, Keri; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Keri Long of Valdosta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR213/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32615","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266273,"bill_number":"HR223","title":"Spencer, David Vaughn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar David Vaughn Spencer of Gainesville State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR223/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32625","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266275,"bill_number":"HR220","title":"Wilder, Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Andrew Wilder of Darton College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR220/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32622","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266296,"bill_number":"HR248","title":"National Board Certified Teachers; intent to fund; express","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing the intent of the members of the House of Representatives with respect to funding for National Board Certified Teachers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR248/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32651","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266298,"bill_number":"HR251","title":"Savannah Harbor; cruise ship terminal facility; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the development, construction, and implementation of a cruise ship terminal facility in the Savannah Harbor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR251/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32664","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266300,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"Legal defense for indigents; powers and duties of council; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to legal defense for indigents, so as to change certain provisions relative to the powers and duties of the council; to change certain provisions relating to the director and the director's responsibilities; to change provisions relating to councilmembers' responsibilities; to provide for the director to appoint circuit public defenders; to change certain annual reporting requirements; to repeal an obsolete effective date Code section; to change provisions relating to the circuit public defender supervisory panel; to change provisions relating to appointing attorneys in conflict of interest cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB238/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32662","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266302,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"Judges and court employees; new employees not Retirement System of Georgia members; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 9 of Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judges and other court employees and certain county employees, so as to provide that tax commissioners, tax collectors, and tax receivers and all employees in their offices who first or again take office or become employed on or after July 1, 2012, shall not be members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia by operation of law; to provide that the governing authority of each county may elect to include such officers and employees in the retirement system; to provide for employee and employer contributions; to provide that no such person may be a member of another public 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB236/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32660","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266305,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"Student health; school personnel administer auto-injectable epinephrine; authorize","description":"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 provide for statutory construction relating to a law authorizing a student to carry and self-administer auto-injectable epinephrine; to provide for local board of education policies authorizing school personnel to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to students who are having an anaphylactic adverse reaction; to provide for a definition; to provide for information and training; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB227/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32587","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266311,"bill_number":"HR237","title":"Wuertz, Theresa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Theresa Wuertz of Georgia State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR237/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32637","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266312,"bill_number":"HR212","title":"Clary, Caitlin Breanne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Caitlin Breanne Clary of the University of West Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR212/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32614","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266313,"bill_number":"HR235","title":"Castellano, Lila H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Lila H. Castellano of Macon State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR235/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32635","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266315,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"Taxation of intangibles; real estate transfer tax; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxation of intangibles, so as to change certain provisions regarding the real estate transfer tax; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB210/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32558","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266318,"bill_number":"HR207","title":"Barker, KaMeesha Felice; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar KaMeesha Felice Barker of Georgia Southwestern State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR207/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32609","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266321,"bill_number":"SR136","title":"Hembree, Blake; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Blake Hembree, The King's Academy's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR136/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32572","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266327,"bill_number":"HR243","title":"Brock, Janet; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Janet Brock of Albany State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR243/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32643","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266333,"bill_number":"SR134","title":"Stopp, Ms. Kelly; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Kelly Stopp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR134/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32562","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266337,"bill_number":"HR232","title":"Carden, Lindsey Brooke; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Lindsey Brooke Carden of Georgia Highlands College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR232/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32634","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266345,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Nurses; prohibit the use of the title \"nurse\" unless licensed as a registered professional nurse","description":"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 prohibit the use of the title \"nurse\" unless licensed as a registered professional nurse or a licensed practical nurse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB67/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32566","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266347,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or over; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB219/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32579","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266349,"bill_number":"SR144","title":"Girl Scout Day; recognize February 15","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2011, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR144/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32667","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266368,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Employment Security; provide that benefits shall not be paid to noncitizens who are not employed legally","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to employment security, so as to provide that benefits under such chapter shall not be paid to noncitizens who are not employed legally; to provide that such payments shall not be made unless the noncitizen is present in this country legally at the time such payments are made; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB65/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32564","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266376,"bill_number":"SR141","title":"Youth Villages Georgia Day; recognize February 15","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2011, as Youth Villages Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR141/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32568","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266378,"bill_number":"HR241","title":"Ulmer, James C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar James C. Ulmer of Bainbridge College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR241/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32642","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266382,"bill_number":"HR247","title":"Deen, Ms. Paula; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Paula Deen and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR247/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32647","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266383,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"Selling; motorcycles, all-terrain, and utility vehicles; exempt from definition","description":"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 exempt motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and utility vehicles from the definition of motor vehicle relative to motor vehicle franchises; to provide for definitions; to provide purposes and policies to protect motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and utility vehicle dealers; to provide for sales of such vehicles; to provide for changing or terminating sales areas only for good cause; to provide for notice of termination or substantial change to a sales area; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB217/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32577","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266396,"bill_number":"HR208","title":"Kirkland, Carla; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Carla Kirkland of Waycross College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR208/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32610","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":266398,"bill_number":"HR196","title":"Blake, Mr. Otis D., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Otis D. Blake, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR196/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32598","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267665,"bill_number":"HR257","title":"Gray, Virginia Burton; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Commissioner Virginia Burton Gray and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives in honor of Women's History Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR257/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32686","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267667,"bill_number":"HR263","title":"Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; Feb. 15, 2011; commend","description":"Recognizing February 15, 2011, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR263/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32692","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267668,"bill_number":"HR254","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; commend and invite Director/reps to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and inviting the Georgia District Director and representatives of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR254/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32683","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267669,"bill_number":"HR259","title":"Sherrod, Mrs. Shirley; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Shirley Sherrod and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR259/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32688","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267670,"bill_number":"SR152","title":"Pass, Mr. Spencer; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Spencer Pass; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR152/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32722","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267671,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"Arlington, City of; mayor and city manager; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Arlington in the County of Calhoun and Early, State of Georgia, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3885), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3622), so as to provide for duties of the mayor; to provide for administrative departments and officers thereof; to provide for appointment, qualifications, and compensation of a city manager; to provide for powers and duties of the city manager; to prohibit certain council interference with administration; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB244/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32676","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267674,"bill_number":"HR278","title":"KIDDS Dance Project; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending KIDDS Dance Project; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR278/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32707","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267675,"bill_number":"SR146","title":"Magill, Mr. Daniel Hamiliton; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Daniel Hamilton Magill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR146/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32671","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267678,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; revise definitions; require certain safety standards; Georgia Boxing Association","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4B of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, so as to revise certain definitions; to clarify the application of the chapter; to require certain safety standards; to include the Georgia Boxing Association as a recognized governing body for amateur boxing, wrestling, and martial arts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB78/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32730","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267683,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Administrative Services; specified preference; qualified business enterprises; disabled veterans; certain types of state contracts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchasing, so as to provide for a specified preference for qualified business enterprises owned and controlled by disabled veterans or disabled law enforcement officers in awarding certain types of state contracts; to define certain terms; to provide for determination of such preference; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for qualification and certification of such business enterprises; to provide for certain offenses and punishments; to provide for rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB77/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32728","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267686,"bill_number":"HR281","title":"Stephens, Ms. Phyllis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Phyllis Stephens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR281/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32710","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267692,"bill_number":"HR285","title":"Ralston, Mr. David Willard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. David Willard Ralston; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR285/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32714","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267694,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide that a health care sharing ministry which enters into a health care cost sharing arrangement with its participants shall not be considered an insurance company, health maintenance organization, or health benefit plan of any class, kind, or character and shall not be subject to any laws related to such; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB248/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32681","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267699,"bill_number":"SR148","title":"Reed, Honorable Kasim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Kasim Reed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR148/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32678","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267702,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"Suretyship; surety or cosigner entitled to notice of default by principal; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contract of suretyship, so as to provide that the surety or cosigner of a loan is entitled to notice of a default by the principal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB245/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32677","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267704,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Community Affairs, Dept. of; repeal definition of \"qualified local government\"; comprehensive planning by local governments shall be optional","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to repeal the definition of a \"qualified local government\"; to provide that comprehensive planning by local governments shall be optional; to eliminate reviews of developments of regional impact; to provide that the department shall provide assistance in planning to local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Veto V3","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB86/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32740","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267710,"bill_number":"HR270","title":"Dunn, Chatam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Little Miss Dacula 2010 Chatam Dunn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR270/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32699","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267716,"bill_number":"SR156","title":"Billington, Caleb; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caleb Billington, Charlton County High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR156/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32742","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267722,"bill_number":"HR273","title":"Baker, Kim B.; Special Agent in Charge; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Special Agent in Charge Kim B. Baker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR273/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32702","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267729,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"Food adulteration; label certain seafood as fresh; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited acts regarding standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to prohibit labeling seafood as fresh under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB241/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32673","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267732,"bill_number":"HR279","title":"Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; Feb. 16, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday February 16, 2011, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR279/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32708","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267735,"bill_number":"HR283","title":"Darien Telephone Company; 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Darien Telephone Company on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR283/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32712","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267736,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"DeKalb County School System; provide a code of ethics; definitions; prohibited practices","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a code of ethics for the DeKalb County School System; to provide for definitions; to provide for prohibited practices; to provide for disclosure of financial interests in contracts or matters pending before the board; to prohibit use of school system property for personal benefit; to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which the members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved January 28, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982 p. 3797), so as to add a qualification for board members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB84/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32737","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267738,"bill_number":"SR149","title":"State Restaurant Day; declare February 15","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring February 15, 2011, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commending the food service industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR149/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32716","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267743,"bill_number":"SR150","title":"Isler, Sr., Mr. Purvis E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Purvis E. Isler, Sr., on the occasion of his 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR150/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32718","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267745,"bill_number":"HR277","title":"Jenkins, Honorable Ray; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Honorable Ray Jenkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR277/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32706","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267750,"bill_number":"HR253","title":"SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis Memorial Interchange; Bibb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of SGT Rodney Maxwell Davis and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR253/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32670","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267751,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"Food adulteration; label certain food as fresh; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited acts regarding standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to prohibit labeling any food as fresh under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB243/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32675","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267759,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Elections; tax receivers, collectors, and commissioners; nonpartisan election","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of tax receivers, tax collectors, and tax commissioners; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB70/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32719","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267761,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Board of Education; no person shall serve as member unless he/she has completed some postsecondary education","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to election of county board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other offices, so as to provide that no person shall serve as a member of a local board of education unless he or she has completed some postsecondary education; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB85/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32738","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267768,"bill_number":"HR256","title":"Monroe, Ms. Irma J.; Women's History Month; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Irma J. Monroe and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives in honor of Women's History Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR256/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32685","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267772,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Education; rename to Georgia Educational Freedom Act; expand eligibility for the program; revise requirements relating to qualifications for scholarship","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 33 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the scholarship program for special needs students, so as to expand eligibility for the program; to rename the article the \"Georgia Educational Freedom Act\"; to revise definitions; to revise requirements relating to qualifications for the scholarship; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB87/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32741","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267778,"bill_number":"HR255","title":"Kiernan, Reverend Monsignor R. Donald; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Monsignor R. Donald Kiernan on the occasion of his retirement and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR255/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32684","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267785,"bill_number":"HR261","title":"Toccoa-Stephens County's Fireworks Over Toccoa Day; Feb. 10, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2011, as Toccoa-Stephens County's Fireworks Over Toccoa Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR261/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32690","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267802,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Elections; solicitors-general; provide for nonpartisan election","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of solicitors-general; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB71/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32721","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267804,"bill_number":"SR147","title":"Private Sector Colleges/Universities; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of private sector colleges and universities in America's higher education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR147/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32672","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267806,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"American Laws for Georgia Courts Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verdict and judgment, so as to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide that no court, administrative agency, or other tribunal shall enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed by the Constitution of this state or of the United States; to provide for construction; to provide for null contracts; to provide for findings of fact and conclusion of law; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB242/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32674","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267807,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"Health; pertussis disease information to parents of newborns; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to health, so as to provide for information on pertussis disease by hospitals to parents of newborn infants; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB249/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32682","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267809,"bill_number":"HR274","title":"Seon, Ms. Marjorie; outstanding public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Marjorie Seon on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR274/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32703","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267810,"bill_number":"HR276","title":"RSV Awareness Month; October; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October as RSV Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR276/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32705","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267813,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"Community Health, Department of; fingerprint and investigate emergency medical services personnel; require","description":"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 Department of Community Health to require fingerprinting and criminal background investigations of all applicants for licensure and currently licensed emergency medical services personnel; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB247/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32680","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267825,"bill_number":"HR260","title":"Atlanta Housing Authority; J.B. Fuqua Found.; others; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending the Fuqua Center for Late-Life Depression at Emory University, the Atlanta Housing Authority, the Atlanta Area Agency on Aging/Atlanta Regional Commission, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the J.B. Fuqua Foundation, and the Jesse Parker Williams Foundation and inviting their representatives to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR260/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32689","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267828,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Evidence; provide for DNA analysis of persons arrested for felony offenses","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-4-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement for DNA analysis of blood of persons convicted of certain sex offenses or convicted of a felony and incarcerated in a state correctional facility, so as to provide for DNA analysis of persons arrested for felony offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB80/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32734","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267829,"bill_number":"HR268","title":"Laughlin, Ms. Molly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Molly Laughlin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR268/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32697","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267830,"bill_number":"HR264","title":"National FFA Organization; FFA Day & Week; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National FFA Organization and recognizing February 22, 2011, as FFA Day at the state capitol and February 19 through 26, 2011, as National FFA Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR264/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32693","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267835,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Elections; clerks of superior court; provide for nonpartisan election","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of clerks of superior court; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB73/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32727","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267838,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; revise provisions; uncompensated trauma care","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-11-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to revise certain provisions relating to uncompensated trauma care provided by emergency medical services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB76/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32726","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267842,"bill_number":"HR252","title":"House Study Committee on Adult Mental Health and Disability Facilities; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Adult Mental Health and Disability Facilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR252/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32669","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267846,"bill_number":"SR157","title":"Hersey, Curtis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Curtis Hersey, Charlton County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR157/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32743","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267853,"bill_number":"SR155","title":"Georgia's District Attorneys; urged to invest in resources in solving homicides, providing public safety program instead of seeking death penalty","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Georgia's district attorneys, in light of the fiscal crisis in this state, to invest resources in solving homicides, providing public safety programs, and focusing on violence prevention instead of seeking the death penalty; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR155/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32739","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267862,"bill_number":"HR282","title":"Steine, Mr. Harry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Harry Steine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR282/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32711","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267866,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; members not receive 50 percent increase; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that no employee of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia or the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia shall receive an increase in compensation in any calendar year in excess of 50 percent of his or her salary; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB246/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32679","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267867,"bill_number":"HR271","title":"Puckett, Hannah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Junior Miss Dacula 2010 Hannah Puckett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR271/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32700","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267876,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Elections; sheriffs; provide for nonpartisan elections; qualifying","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of sheriffs; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB74/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32729","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267880,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Elections; county commissioners; nonpartisan election; qualifying","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of county commissioners; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB75/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32731","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267885,"bill_number":"HR275","title":"Bowling, Ms. Annette; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Annette Bowling on her outstanding community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR275/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32704","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267887,"bill_number":"HR266","title":"Struble, Robert Bryan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Bryan Struble; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR266/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32695","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267891,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Pharmacists; mental/physical examinations of licensees for the practice of pharmacy","description":"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 provide for mental and physical examinations of licensees or applicants for the practice of pharmacy and for applicants for registration as pharmacy technicians under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB81/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32735","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267892,"bill_number":"HR272","title":"Allen, Taylor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Petite Miss Dacula 2010 Taylor Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR272/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32701","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267899,"bill_number":"HR284","title":"Atlanta Apartment Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Apartment Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR284/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32713","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267905,"bill_number":"HR280","title":"Delta Air Lines; 70th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Delta Air Lines on its 70th anniversary as the hometown airline of Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR280/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32709","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267907,"bill_number":"HR269","title":"Ray, Cayse; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tiny Miss Dacula 2010 Cayse Ray; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR269/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32698","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267909,"bill_number":"HR267","title":"PAGE Day on Capitol Hill; Feb. 22, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and recognizing February 22, 2011, as \"PAGE Day on Capitol Hill\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR267/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32696","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267917,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Local Boards of Education; members shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; provide for phase-in period","description":"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 members of local boards of education shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; to provide for a phase-in period; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB79/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32732","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267920,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Elections; district attorneys; provide for nonpartisan election","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of district attorneys; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB72/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32725","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267922,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"Georgia Judicial Retirement System; revised survivor's benefit option; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to provide that a member who rejected survivor's benefits may elect such benefits by paying the actuarial cost; to provide for a revised survivor's benefit option for persons who become members on or after July 1, 2012; to provide for options; to provide for the event of death or divorce; to provide for the death of an active member; to provide for the payment of the remainder of a member's accumulated contributions; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB250/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32715","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267928,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Rachel's Law; provide for parameters regarding the use of confidential informants; definitions; exceptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for parameters regarding the use of confidential informants; to provide for definitions; to prohibit a law enforcement agency from selecting certain specified persons to act as confidential informants; to provide for exceptions; to require that any agreement between a law enforcement agency and a confidential informant be reduced to writing and signed by certain designated parties; to require a law enforcement agency to notify a confidential informant of his or her right to legal counsel before executing an assistance agreement; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB83/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32736","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267938,"bill_number":"SR151","title":"Green Power EMC; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Green Power EMC; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR151/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32720","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267943,"bill_number":"HR262","title":"Sherrod, Mrs. Shirley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Shirley Sherrod; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR262/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32691","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267946,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Elections; provide for oaths of election superintendents/supervisors and designees of board of election","description":"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 oaths of election superintendents and election supervisors and designees of boards of election; to provide that appointments of poll officers shall be made available to the public; to clarify who may vote in runoff primaries; to provide that the list of persons who have qualified with the state executive committee of a political party shall be provided to the office of the Secretary of State; to clarify the manner of appointment of registrars; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB82/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32733","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267948,"bill_number":"HR258","title":"St. Patrick's Day Parade; Savannah; committee members; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee on the upcoming occasion of the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia, and inviting the committee members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR258/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32687","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267956,"bill_number":"SR153","title":"Paramount Right to Life; without regard to age, race, sex, health, function or condition of dependency-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the paramount right to life is vested in each human being from the moment of fertilization without regard to age, race, sex, health, function, or condition of dependency; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR153/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32724","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267957,"bill_number":"HR265","title":"Northview High School Chamber Orchestra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northview High School Chamber Orchestra; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR265/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32694","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267960,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Election; district attorneys, solicitors-general, sheriffs; provide for nonpartisan election; qualifying","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of district attorneys, solicitors-general, sheriffs, tax commissioners, tax receivers, tax collectors, clerks of superior court, and county commissioners; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB69/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32717","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":267961,"bill_number":"SR154","title":"Forsyth County Fire Chief Danny D. Bowman; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Forsyth County Fire Chief Danny D. Bowman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR154/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32723","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":268835,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Savannah, City of; board of education; terms of office; revise provisions","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3637), so as to revise provisions relating to terms of office; to provide for staggered terms of office; to provide for term limits; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB90/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32746","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":268843,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Chatham County; governing authority; provide that no chairman may succeed himself/herself in office more than three times","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3992), so as to provide that no chairman may succeed himself or herself in office more than three times; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB91/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32747","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":268867,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"Motor Vehicles; increase the age requirements for use of child restraint systems","description":"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 increase age requirements for use of child restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB88/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32744","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":268874,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Savannah, City of; mayor, city council, city manager; set agenda for all meetings of city council","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to Act to amend the several Acts relating to and incorporating the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah, amendatory thereto and supplementary thereof, so as to provide that the mayor, upon consultation with and with input from the city council and city manager, shall prepare and set the agenda for all meetings of the city council; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB89/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32745","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":271089,"bill_number":"SR158","title":"Henry, Dr. Darrell; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Darrell Henry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR158/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32748","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":271965,"bill_number":"SR160","title":"Jewish Heritage Month, recognize September, 2011","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September, 2011, as Jewish Heritage Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR160/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32750","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":271996,"bill_number":"SR159","title":"Senior Week; recognize week of February 21, 2011","description":"A RESOLUTION acknowledging the contributions of senior Georgians and recognizing the week of February 21, 2011, as Senior Week at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR159/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32749","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273503,"bill_number":"SR167","title":"Tatum, Kim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tattnall County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Kim Tatum; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR167/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32778","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273506,"bill_number":"HR290","title":"Fandel, Mr. Gene; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Gene Fandel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR290/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32787","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273511,"bill_number":"SR170","title":"Coleman, Ms. Betty; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Betty Coleman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR170/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32781","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273599,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; qualified local government; repeal definition; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to repeal the definition of a \"qualified local government\"; to provide that comprehensive planning by local governments shall be optional; to eliminate reviews of developments of regional impact; to provide that the department shall provide assistance in planning to local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB260/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32774","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273600,"bill_number":"HR289","title":"Underwood, Lance Christopher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lance Christopher Underwood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR289/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32786","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273608,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"9-1-1 system; regulation of charges on prepaid wireless services; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to provide for the comprehensive regulation of 9-1-1 charges on prepaid wireless services; to provide for imposition, collection, and distribution of such charges; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of counties, municipalities, and the state revenue commissioner; to repeal certain provisions relating to prepaid wireless service; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB256/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32770","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273611,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"Disclosure; certain public records exempt; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of public records is not required and disclosure of exempting legal authority, so as to provide an exemption for certain public records from disclosure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB261/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32775","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273612,"bill_number":"SR171","title":"MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR171/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32782","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273643,"bill_number":"SR166","title":"Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR166/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32777","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273680,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"Public Safety, Department of; sell or trade surplus vehicles; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to allow the commissioner of public safety, with the approval of the Board of Public Safety, to sell or trade surplus motor vehicles and use the proceeds of the sale or trade toward the purchase of new motor vehicles; to modify provisions relating to use of retired unmarked pursuit cars for training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB253/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32767","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273697,"bill_number":"SR162","title":"2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee on the upcoming occasion of the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR162/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32756","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273700,"bill_number":"SR163","title":"Savannah Harbor; cruise ship terminal facility; support the development, construction, and implementation","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the development, construction, and implementation of a cruise ship terminal facility in the Savannah Harbor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR163/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32757","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273706,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Controlled Substances; Schedule I, III, IV, V; \"dangerous drug\"; provisions","description":"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, III, IV, and V controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of \"dangerous drug\"; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB93/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32759","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273711,"bill_number":"SR169","title":"Rountree, Mr. Ross Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Ross Lee Rountree; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR169/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32780","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273722,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Property; prohibit covenants for a planned subdivision and a property owners' association","description":"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 install solar collector panels, photovoltaic arrays, solar lights, and skylights; to provide for applicability; to correct cross-references; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB99/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32753","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273741,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"Mental health; extend peace officer requirements to crisis response team members; provisions","description":"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 extend certain requirements of a peace officer to a member of the mobile crisis response team relating to emergency admissions of persons who are mentally ill; to authorize a licensed professional counselor to perform certain acts which physicians, psychologists, and others are authorized to perform regarding emergency examinations of persons who are mentally ill or alcoholic or drug dependent; to define certain terms; to require a clinical social worker or licensed professional counselor to secure certification to perform certain acts from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB258/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32772","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273744,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"Teachers and personnel; termination, demotion or reprimand; reduce force policies; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to termination, suspension, nonrenewal, demotion, or reprimand of teachers and other school personnel, so as to provide for reduction in force policies; to provide for performance as the primary factor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB257/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32771","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273755,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Elections; poll officers; provide for the Student Teen Election Participant program","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to poll officers, so as to provide for the Student Teen Election Participant program; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB101/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32790","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273835,"bill_number":"HR288","title":"Fellowship Bible Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fellowship Bible Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR288/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32785","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273843,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"Health care facilities; surgical technologists requirements; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for certain requirements relating to surgical technologists; to provide for definitions; to provide minimum requirements relating to education and experience; to prohibit a health care facility from employing a surgical technologist who does not meet requirements; to provide continuing education requirements; to provide for exceptions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for enforcement; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB263/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32792","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273861,"bill_number":"SR161","title":"Roswell Fire Department; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Roswell Fire Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR161/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32755","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273867,"bill_number":"HR292","title":"Anne O. Mueller Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anne O. Mueller on her outstanding public service and dedicating a bridge in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR292/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32776","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273874,"bill_number":"SR168","title":"Daughtry, Mr. Jacob Carl; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Jacob Carl Daughtry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR168/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32779","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273909,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the \"Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act,\" so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB100/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32789","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273916,"bill_number":"HR287","title":"Eunice, James; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Eunice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR287/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32784","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273951,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"State Road/Tollway Authority; provide toll extensions must be approved by General Assembly","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-10-65.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the expiration and extension of tolls by the State Road and Tollway Authority, so as to provide that toll extensions must be approved by the General Assembly; to provide that no tolls shall be charged on projects that are free from interest on public indebtedness; to provide for legislative reports; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB97/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32764","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273952,"bill_number":"SR165","title":"Forrest Laughlin Adair II Memorial Bridge; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and accomplishments of Forrest Laughlin Adair II and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR165/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32751","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273961,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Elections; provide limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; advance voting","description":"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 limitations on when in-person absentee balloting may be conducted; to provide for a period of advance voting; to provide for procedures; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB92/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32754","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273975,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"Elections; add 1 percent judicial qualifying fee to fund the Commission; provide","description":"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 add an additional 1 percent qualifying fee for judicial candidates for the purpose of funding the Judicial Qualifications Commission; to provide for the establishment, collection, and remitting of such fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB262/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32791","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273981,"bill_number":"HR286","title":"Ware, Mr. Charles \"Chuck\"; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Charles \"Chuck\" Ware and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR286/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32783","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273993,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"Self-employment Assistance Program; enact","description":"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 provide for a self-employment assistance program; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to establish the maximum allowable amount of weekly self-employment assistance; to determine eligibility; to limit the number of individuals receiving a self-employment assistance allowance; to provide for a self-employment assistance allowance to be charged or assessed to an employer's account; to provide for appeal of nonacceptance into a self-employment assistance program; to provide for reports by the Commissioner of Labor; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Industrial Relations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB255/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32769","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":273999,"bill_number":"HR291","title":"Police chiefs; other heads of law enforcement; day of recognition; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state and observing a day of recognition in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR291/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32788","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":274005,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"Rules of the road; driver meet or overtake school bus; enforce by video images; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the duty of the driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking a school bus and reporting of violations, so as to define certain terms; to provide that such Code section may be enforced by means of video images; to provide a civil penalty; to provide for notice and procedures; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for a transfer of funds; to provide for an exemption from recording provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB254/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32768","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":274020,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"Motor vehicle taxation; comprehensive revision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 40 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to motor vehicles and revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of taxation of motor vehicles; to change certain provisions regarding tag agents; to provide for state and local title fees; to provide for definitions; to provide for continuation of tag, revalidation, and registration fees; to provide for distribution of such state and local title fees; to exclude certain vehicles from certain fees; to change certain provisions regarding classification of motor vehicles as a separate class of property for ad valorem tax purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB259/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32773","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":274030,"bill_number":"SR164","title":"Juneteenth Celebration Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing \"Juneteenth Celebration Day\" in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR164/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32758","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":274042,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"Jackson County Community Improvement District Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Jackson County; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purposes of the said districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for boards to administer said districts; to provide for appointment or election of members of said boards; to provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; to provide for the boundaries of said districts; to provide for construction; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Georgia Securities Act of 1973\" shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the boards' bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolutions; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB251/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32765","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":274053,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Peace Officers Annuity/Benefit Fund; certain employees of the Natural Resources Dept. shall be eligible for membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change the definition of a certain term; to provide that certain employees of the Department of Natural Resources shall be eligible for membership in such fund; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Veto V4","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB96/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32762","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":274059,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act; enact; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend provisions of the Official Code of Georgia relating to the transportation of hazardous materials; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to change a cross-reference; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to add violations for which cash bonds can be accepted in lieu of bail and proceedings for failure to appear; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding motor vehicles and traffic, so as to designate the existing provisions as Article 1; to enact a new Article 2, the \"Transportation of Hazardous Materials Act,\" so as to provide procedures for the safe transportation of hazardous materials within this state; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB252/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32766","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":274073,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Firearms; provide exemption from application of certain laws for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; exceptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide an exemption from the application of certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB98/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32752","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":274085,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Firearms; carrying/possession; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-125.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the carrying and possession of firearms, so as to change certain definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB94/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32760","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":274099,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Peace Officers; applicant; appointment or certification; provide for the authority to investigate the employment history; provide immunities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for the authority to investigate the employment history of an applicant applying for appointment or certification as a peace officer; to provide immunities relating thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB95/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32763","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276290,"bill_number":"SR178","title":"Captain Chris Whitehead and Firefighter Second-Class Steven Morris; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Chris Whitehead and Firefighter Second-Class Steven Morris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR178/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32802","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276291,"bill_number":"SR176","title":"Brewer, Dr. Thomas H.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory and legacy of civil rights icon, Dr. Thomas H. Brewer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR176/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32800","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276301,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"Juvenile Justice, Dept. of; provide for parole of children committed for commission of designated felony acts; certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4A of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Juvenile Justice, so as to provide for parole of children committed to the department for the commission of designated felony acts under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Board of Juvenile Justice, including powers and duties; to provide for annual reports; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to change provisions relating to modification or vacation of orders; to change provisions relating to designated felony acts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB105/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32803","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276305,"bill_number":"HR314","title":"Marshall, Irma; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Irma Marshall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR314/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32843","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276308,"bill_number":"HR322","title":"Lattimore, Marcia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Marcia Lattimore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR322/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32851","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276314,"bill_number":"HR318","title":"Rickman, Lindsey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Lindsey Rickman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR318/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32847","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276320,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"State Government; prohibit policies by local governments that limit/restrict the enforcement of immigration laws; definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to provide legislative findings and intent; to provide definitions; to prohibit policies by local governments that limit or restrict the enforcement of immigration laws; to provide for enforcement of immigration laws; to provide for the transmission and exchange of information regarding immigration status of individuals; to provide for penalties and sanctions; to provide that it shall be illegal to be present in this state if a person is not legally in the United States; to prohibit smuggling of human beings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB104/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32868","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276327,"bill_number":"HR306","title":"Catholic Day at the state capitol; Feb. 17, 2011; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17, 2011, as Catholic Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR306/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32835","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276333,"bill_number":"HR312","title":"Windnagle, Debra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Debra Windnagle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR312/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32841","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276337,"bill_number":"HR319","title":"Merchant, Margaret; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Margaret Merchant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR319/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32848","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276346,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"Drivers' licenses; provide definitions; background checks; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide that a driver granted a license due to an impairment of his or her parent or guardian must be accompanied while driving; to provide a definition of immediate family; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Driver Services, so as to grant authority to the commissioner to conduct background checks for certain applicants; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to exempt certain transactions relating to ignition interlock devices from subject matter jurisdiction requirement; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB269/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32810","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276355,"bill_number":"HR325","title":"Welch, Patricia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Patricia Welch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR325/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32853","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276369,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"Employer's liability; railroad employee injuries; provide standards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the employer's liability for injuries to railroad employees, so as to provide standards for motor common or contract carriers transporting railroad employees within this state; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB273/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32814","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276378,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Public Utilities; universal service fund; provisions; provide for creation/maintenance from the proceeds of the sale/lease of certain facilities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the universal service fund; to provide for the creation and maintenance of the fund from the proceeds of the sale or lease of certain facilities; to provide for commission approval of certain leases and sales; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB108/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32871","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276381,"bill_number":"HR294","title":"Robinson, Mr. Gerard; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Gerard Robinson and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR294/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32823","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276384,"bill_number":"HR334","title":"Hill, Linda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Linda Hill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR334/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32863","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276386,"bill_number":"HR324","title":"Bradley, Patti; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Patti Bradley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR324/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32859","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276387,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"Hunting; baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; regulate; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to hunting, so as to regulate the baiting and hunting of deer and feral hogs; to change certain provisions relating to unlawful enticement of game; to change certain provisions relating to seasons and bag limits, promulgation of rules and regulations by the Board of Natural Resources, possession of more than bag limit, and reporting number of deer killed; to change certain provisions relating to restrictions on hunting feral hogs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB277/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32819","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276396,"bill_number":"SR180","title":"Izlar, Mr. Robert Lee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Robert Lee Izlar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR180/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32821","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276400,"bill_number":"HR331","title":"Lance, Justin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Justin Lance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR331/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32860","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276406,"bill_number":"HR305","title":"Walker Baptist Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Walker Baptist Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR305/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32834","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276414,"bill_number":"HR296","title":"Auburn University football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Auburn University football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR296/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32825","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276416,"bill_number":"HR330","title":"Lewis, Wes; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Wes Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR330/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32858","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276424,"bill_number":"HR297","title":"Burnett, Ms. Shirley Gene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Shirley Gene Burnett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR297/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32826","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276432,"bill_number":"HR323","title":"Gregory, Jay; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Jay Gregory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR323/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32852","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276436,"bill_number":"SR172","title":"Dasher, Mr. Robert; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Farmer of the Year and Southeastern Farmer of the Year, Mr. Robert Dasher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR172/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32794","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276447,"bill_number":"HR295","title":"Mullins, Mrs. Holly Cantrell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Holly Cantrell Mullins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR295/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32824","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276448,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"State; increase the amount of public debt permissible to supply a deficit from 1 to 5 percent of total revenue receipts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-17-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority to incur public debt, purposes, and limitations, so as to increase the amount of public debt permissible to supply a deficit from 1 to 5 percent of total revenue receipts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB103/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32796","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276465,"bill_number":"HR321","title":"Tannahill, Sue; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Sue Tannahill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR321/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32850","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276466,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"Zoning procedures; notice of rezoning hearings; sign posted on property; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures, so as to provide for notice of rezoning hearings; to require that a sign be posted on property sought to be rezoned; to provide that certain information be posted; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB268/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32809","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276478,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"Carrying weapons; constables; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, concerning carrying weapons, so as to authorize constables to be able to carry weapons under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB266/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32807","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276495,"bill_number":"HR329","title":"Ayres, Burton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Burton Ayres; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR329/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32857","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276504,"bill_number":"SR177","title":"Family Memory Week; recognize the week of July 23, 2011 through August 1, 2011","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of July 23, 2011, through August 1, 2011, as Family Memory Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR177/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32801","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276514,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"Georgia Council for the Arts; power and authority; revise certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Council for the Arts, so as to revise certain provisions as to the power, authority, duties, and related matters of the director of the Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of Planning and Budget so that such power, authority, duties, and related matters shall now be vested in and carried out by the commissioner of economic development and the Department of Economic Development; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB264/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32795","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276525,"bill_number":"HR317","title":"Wallace, Cynthia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Cynthia Wallace; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR317/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32846","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276539,"bill_number":"HR293","title":"Lewis, Rep. John; Presidential Medal of Freedom; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative John Lewis on his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR293/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32822","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276545,"bill_number":"SR175","title":"Hillcrest Farms of Dearing, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hillcrest Farms of Dearing, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR175/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32799","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276553,"bill_number":"HR320","title":"Johnson, Danyale; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Danyale Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR320/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32849","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276567,"bill_number":"HR300","title":"Brooks, Kelsey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Dacula 2010 Kelsey Brooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR300/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32829","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276575,"bill_number":"HR315","title":"Smith, Kimberly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Kimberly Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR315/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32844","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276586,"bill_number":"HR301","title":"Rice, Paul; Ms. Ana Gordy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Paul Rice, Hart County High School's 2011 STAR Student, and Ms. Ana Gordy, Hart County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR301/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32830","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276629,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians; Joint Committee; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia General Assembly, so as to create the 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians and the Special Joint Committee on Georgia Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB265/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32806","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276636,"bill_number":"HR311","title":"Burgess, Christy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Christy Burgess; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR311/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32840","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276644,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"Georgia Student Extracurricular Partnership Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to enact the \"Georgia Student Extracurricular Partnership Act\"; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to authorize a public school to allow charter school students in grades kindergarten through 12 living in the attendance zone of the public school to participate in extracurricular activities at such school; to provide that such student be subject to all academic and nonacademic rules, regulations, and codes of conduct as would apply to students at the public school; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB271/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32812","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276649,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Superior Courts; increase penalties that can be imposed for contempt of court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction and powers of the superior courts, so as to increase penalties that can be imposed for contempt of court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB107/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32816","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276660,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Firearms; carrying/possession; definitions; penalties; issuance/qualifications for firearms licenses; provisions","description":"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 and revise certain definitions; to revise certain provisions relative to the carrying and possession of firearms; to provide for penalties; to revise certain terminology; to revise the manner of issuance of and qualifications for firearms licenses; to provide for related matters; to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, and 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 conform certain language; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB102/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32793","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276663,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"Surgical or medical treatment; nourishment or hydration; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to consent for surgical or medical treatment, so as to provide for the nourishment or hydration of a person receiving health care; to amend Chapter 32 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to advance directives for health care, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for a form; to provide that declarants shall be entitled to nourishment or hydration under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB278/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32820","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276674,"bill_number":"HR332","title":"Shea, Kathleen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Kathleen Shea; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR332/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32861","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276677,"bill_number":"HR333","title":"Andrews, Sherri; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Sherri Andrews; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR333/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32862","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276696,"bill_number":"HR338","title":"Pierson, Tim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Tim Pierson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR338/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32867","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276710,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"Elections; nonpartisan election of sheriffs, district attorneys, and solicitor generals; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of sheriffs, district attorneys, and solicitor generals; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB270/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32811","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276745,"bill_number":"HR337","title":"Pennamon, Karen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Karen Pennamon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR337/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32866","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276748,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"Solid waste management; permits; number of facilities within an area; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to declaration of policy and legislative intent relative to solid waste management; to define and redefine certain terms; to change certain provisions relating to permits for solid waste or special solid waste handling, disposal, or thermal treatment technology facilities and inspection of solid waste generators; to change certain provisions relating to number of solid waste facilities within a given area; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB274/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32815","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276756,"bill_number":"SR173","title":"Columbus Day; recognize March 1","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2011, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR173/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32797","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276759,"bill_number":"HR316","title":"DeLoach, Joseph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Joseph DeLoach; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR316/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32845","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276765,"bill_number":"HR309","title":"Calhoun High School baseball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Calhoun High School baseball team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR309/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32838","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276774,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"Motor vehicles; use of child restraint systems; increase age","description":"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 increase age requirements for use of child restraint systems; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB279/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32873","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276776,"bill_number":"HR299","title":"Jones, Master Sergeant Marvell O.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Master Sergeant Marvell O. Jones on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR299/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32828","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276800,"bill_number":"SR182","title":"Wilkes, Mr. Trenton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Trenton Wilkes, Madison County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR182/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32870","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276804,"bill_number":"HR303","title":"Macauley, Brandon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brandon Macauley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR303/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32832","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276833,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; authorized to order not to resuscitate; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 39 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, so as to clarify the health care providers authorized to effectuate an order not to resuscitate; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB275/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32817","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276840,"bill_number":"HR310","title":"Byrd, Mr. Elmer Robert; 100th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mr. Elmer Robert Byrd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR310/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32839","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276843,"bill_number":"HR304","title":"Kellett, Roy Ralph, Jr.; former Chattooga County Sheriff; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of former Chattooga County Sheriff Roy Ralph Kellett, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR304/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32833","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276850,"bill_number":"SR181","title":"Marcotte, Samuel Wallace; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Samuel Wallace Marcotte, Madison County High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR181/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32869","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276857,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"Juvenile court; rehearing an order of associate juvenile court judge; delete provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile court administration, so as to delete provisions relative to a rehearing on the order of an associate juvenile court judge; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB272/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32813","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276870,"bill_number":"HR328","title":"Lenett, Mary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Mary Lenett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR328/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32856","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276877,"bill_number":"HR336","title":"Collins, Becky; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Becky Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR336/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32865","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276898,"bill_number":"HR302","title":"Sosby, Reverend Jack; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Jack Sosby and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR302/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32831","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276906,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Elections; adjust dates for certain elections to be held 2012; dates for qualifying for elections","description":"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 adjust the dates for certain elections to be held in 2012 and the dates for qualifying for such elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB109/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32872","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276919,"bill_number":"HR313","title":"Sharp, Bill; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Bill Sharp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR313/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32842","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276929,"bill_number":"HR327","title":"Willis-Mathis, Shirlon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Shirlon Willis-Mathis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR327/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32855","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276934,"bill_number":"SR174","title":"Kiernan, Rev. Monsignor R. Donald; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Monsignor R. Donald Kiernan on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR174/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32798","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276958,"bill_number":"SR179","title":"Adams, Jr., Dr. Willie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Willie Adams, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR179/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32805","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276966,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"Education, Department of; develop strategy regarding dangers of explicit images in texts; require","description":"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 require the Department of Education to develop a comprehensive strategy and uniform program regarding the dangers of sending texts featuring explicit images; to provide for implementation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB267/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32808","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276973,"bill_number":"HR326","title":"McClain, Dottie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Dottie McClain; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR326/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32854","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276974,"bill_number":"HR308","title":"Calhoun High School cheerleading squad; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Calhoun High School cheerleading squad for winning the 2010 State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR308/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32837","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276980,"bill_number":"HR298","title":"Bearden, Mr. Ted; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Ted Bearden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR298/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32827","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":276995,"bill_number":"HR307","title":"Mitchell, Reverend Bennie R., Jr. ; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Bennie R. Mitchell, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR307/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32836","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":277011,"bill_number":"HR335","title":"Griffin, Kristina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Kristina Griffin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR335/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32864","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":277015,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Contractors; State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors; change certain duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential and general contractors, so as to change certain definitions; to change certain duties of the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors; to change certain provisions relative to property owners acting as contractors; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB106/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32804","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":277024,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"Education; parent conference for two consecutive failing grades; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for parent conferences when a student receives a failing grade on two consecutive report cards in a subject or course; to provide for proceedings against a parent or guardian who fails to attend such conference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB276/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32818","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279490,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Pharmacists; electronic data prescription drug order; provide certain requirements for any electronic transmission mechanism","description":"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 provide certain requirements for any electronic transmission mechanism used to transmit an electronic data prescription drug order to a pharmacist; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB111/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32880","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279501,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"Scrap vehicles; change value; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of title, security interests, and liens, so as to change the value of a vehicle that can be scrapped; to provide for procedures for notifying the Department of Revenue regarding the cancellation of titles to scrap vehicles; to add falsifying a statement regarding cancellation of title of a scrap vehicle to the list of acts deemed to be felonies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB309/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32955","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279510,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"School employees; criminal background checks; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of employment under the \"Quality Basic Education Act\", so as to revise provisions relating to criminal background checks on school employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB285/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32899","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279523,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"Employment security; extend rates and credits; change certain provisions","description":"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 extend certain contribution rates and credits; to change certain provisions relating to benefit experience; to continue provisions relating to administrative assessments; to extend the provision relating to automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB292/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32906","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279527,"bill_number":"HR356","title":"Chan, Chief Clarence Edgar \"Butch\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life and memory of Chief Clarence Edgar \"Butch\" Chan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR356/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32936","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279532,"bill_number":"HR347","title":"Augusta State University men's golf team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Augusta State University men's golf team on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I National Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR347/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32927","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279540,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"Military Parents Rights Act; procedures governing parental rights in the event one parent is subject to military deployment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act, so as to provide a short title; to provide procedures governing parental rights in the event one parent is subject to military deployment; to define certain terms; to provide that a court shall not enter a final order modifying parental rights of a deploying parent until 90 days after the deployment ends; to provide for a temporary order modifying parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact during the period of deployment or mobilization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB112/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32881","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279542,"bill_number":"SR190","title":"Current, Rashad; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rashad Current; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR190/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32885","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279551,"bill_number":"SR191","title":"Crowder, Carolyn Virginia Brown; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carolyn Virginia Brown Crowder; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR191/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32886","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279561,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Local government; municipal corporations; contracts; does not change/conflict with any existing authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for local government contracting powers and related requirements; to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to clarify that the authority of municipal corporations to enter into certain contracts is in addition to and does not change or conflict with any otherwise existing authority to enter into such contracts; to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to public works bidding; to amend Chapter 37 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed energy savings performance contracts, so as to clarify that the authority of counties and municipal corporations to enter into such contracts is in addition to and does not change or conflict with any otherwise existing authority to enter into such contracts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB113/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32884","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279564,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"Georgia State Employees Pension and Savings Plan; transfer of accrued benefit; provide","description":"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 a method of calculating accrued benefits for persons subject to the Georgia State Employees Pension and Savings Plan who transfer between the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for the transfer of the accrued benefit amount and the present value of the accrued benefit; to provide that the present value shall be based on methods and assumptions of the transferring system; to provide for the recalculation of benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB295/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32909","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279569,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"Military Parents' Rights Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act, so as to provide a short title; to provide procedures governing parental rights in the event one parent is subject to military deployment; to define certain terms; to provide that a court shall not enter a final order modifying parental rights of a deploying parent until 90 days after the deployment ends; to provide for a temporary order modifying parental rights and responsibilities or parent-child contact during the period of deployment or mobilization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB282/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32895","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279572,"bill_number":"HR348","title":"Hutchins, Reverend Markel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Markel Hutchins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR348/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32928","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279573,"bill_number":"HR345","title":"Sandy Creek High School football team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Sandy Creek High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAA State Championship and inviting the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR345/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32925","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279580,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"State Board of Education; rape prevention and personal safety programs; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs relative to the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide that the State Board of Education shall incorporate into rape prevention and personal safety education programs a program for preventing teen dating violence, the Love Is Not Abuse Curriculum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB283/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32897","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279592,"bill_number":"HR358","title":"Valdosta State University football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Valdosta State University football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR358/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32938","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279594,"bill_number":"HB301","title":"Vehicles and loads; maximum weights; allow a variance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the maximum weights for vehicles and loads, so as to allow a variance for certain vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB301/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32916","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279596,"bill_number":"HR341","title":"Celebratory gunfire; promote public awareness; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging efforts to promote an increase in public awareness of the dangers of celebratory gunfire; urging state and local governments and law enforcement agencies to better educate Georgians regarding the serious threat created by firing a weapon into the air during a celebration; and committing to studying and adopting tougher criminal sanctions for those who perform celebratory gunfire resulting in injury or death to another person; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR341/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32919","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279611,"bill_number":"HR344","title":"Barfield, Ms. Jessica; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Jessica Barfield and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR344/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32924","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279616,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"Education; tuition equalization grants and HOPE scholarships and grants; revise certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to revise certain definitions relating to tuition equalization grants and HOPE scholarships and grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB119/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32946","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279626,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"Ad valorem property tax; not include nontax fees or assessments; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide that property tax bills shall not include any nontax related fees or assessments; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB291/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32905","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279628,"bill_number":"HR350","title":"Nat. Foun. for Women Legislators; others; teen dating violence; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending District Coordinator of the National Foundation for Women Legislators Honorable Sharon Beasley-Teague, Honorable Connie Stokes, the National Foundation for Women Legislators, Liz Claiborne, Inc., the National Association of Attorneys General, and others working to address the issue of teen dating violence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR350/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32930","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279633,"bill_number":"HR343","title":"McGuiness, Mrs. Kimberly; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Kimberly McGuiness and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR343/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32923","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279640,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"Retirement bills; define a certain term","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to retirement bills in the General Assembly, so as to define a certain term; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB293/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32907","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279644,"bill_number":"HR361","title":"Scott, Dylan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dylan Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR361/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32941","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279648,"bill_number":"HR354","title":"Georgia's music therapists; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's music therapists; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR354/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32934","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279649,"bill_number":"SR195","title":"Realtists Day; recognize February 23","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Empire Board of Realtists and recognizing February 23, 2011, as Realtists Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR195/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32921","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279656,"bill_number":"HR360","title":"Palmer, Mark; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mark Palmer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR360/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32940","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279665,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; inspection, purging, modifying, or supplemental criminal records; provisions","description":"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 change provisions relating to inspection, purging, modifying, or supplementing criminal records; to provide for time frames within which certain actions must be taken with respect to expungement, modification, or supplementation of criminal records; to provide for procedure; to provide for individuals who have been found not guilty or exonerated to request expungement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Special Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB118/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32942","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279666,"bill_number":"SR187","title":"Eunice, James David; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the untimely passing of James David Eunice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR187/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32882","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279668,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"Local boards of education; members serve no less than four year terms; provide","description":"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 members of local boards of education shall serve terms of no less than four years in length; to provide for a phase-in period; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB305/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32951","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279673,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Sound Money In Banking Act; require any bank serving as a depository; offer/accept gold/silver coin for deposit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, so as to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to define certain terms; to require any bank serving as a depository for the state to offer and to accept gold and silver coin for deposit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB116/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32892","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279695,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"Insurance; small business investment company credit; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to establish a small business investment company credit; to provide definitions; to provide standardized application format; to provide for qualification requirements; to provide for limitations; to provide for certification continuance requirements; to provide for reporting; to provide for decertification; to provide for registration; to provide for reports to the Governor and General Assembly; to provide the tax credit; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB298/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32912","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279700,"bill_number":"SR185","title":"Moseyley, Ms. Vanessa; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Vanessa Moseyley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR185/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32877","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279708,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"Paulding County; board of elections; staggered terms of office; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Paulding County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved May 30, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4382), so as to provide for staggered terms of office for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB294/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32908","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279714,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"Commencement of action and service; certified process servers; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commencement of action and service, so as to change provisions relating to the procedure involved with certified process servers; to provide for procedure; to change provisions relating to process; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB284/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32898","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279716,"bill_number":"SR184","title":"PAGE Day; recognize February 22","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and recognizing February 22, 2011, as \"PAGE Day on Capitol Hill\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR184/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32876","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279717,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"Public retirement systems; duties of boards of trustees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the \"Public Retirement Systems Standards Law,\" so as to provide for the duties of the boards of trustees of public retirement systems; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB308/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32954","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279719,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Waste Management; restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant ground-water recharge areas; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-25.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to further restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant ground-water recharge areas or near military air space used as a bombing range and untreated municipal sewage sludge, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to restrictions on municipal solid waste landfill sites within significant ground-water recharge areas; to eliminate a reference to such provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Appointed","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB110/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32874","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279729,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"Interest and usury; legal and maximum rates of interest; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding interest and usury, so as to change certain provisions relating to the legal rate of interest and the maximum rate of interest generally; to change certain provisions relating to criminal penalties for excessive interest; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB281/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32894","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279735,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"Sales and use tax exemptions; sales to qualified job training organizations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption from state sales and use tax only with respect to certain sales to qualified job training organizations; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB306/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32952","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279736,"bill_number":"SR196","title":"Paul Anderson Youth Home; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Paul Anderson Youth Home; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR196/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32922","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279737,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; participation by the division; local water reservoir, facilities, and system projects","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government public works bidding, so as to provide for local government contracts related to planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, operating, or maintaining certain water reservoirs, facilities, and systems; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Water Supply Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to provide for participation by the division in certain local water reservoir, facilities, and systems projects; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB122/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32950","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279739,"bill_number":"HR359","title":"Cronic, Mr. G.A. \"Lefty\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. G.A. \"Lefty\" Cronic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR359/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32939","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279743,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"Education; provide parent/guardian participation component in drug/alcohol course; person under 18 years of age","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-142 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prescribed courses and the development and dissemination of instructional materials on the effect of alcohol, so as to provide for a parent or guardian participation component in the alcohol and drug course required for obtaining a driver's license for a person under 18 years of age; to amend Code Section 40-5-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's license application fees, so as to provide for motor vehicle report; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB120/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32947","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279745,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"Physician assistants; delegation of authority by a physician; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physician assistants, so as to revise provisions relating to delegation of authority to a physician assistant by a physician; to authorize physician assistants to sign off on certain documents relating to health care; to revise a provision relating to a requirement that a supervising physician periodically see a patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB303/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32945","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279748,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"Retirement and pensions; public systems prohibited from expending fund for certain purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that public retirement systems shall be prohibited from expending or obligating funds for certain purposes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB297/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32911","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279752,"bill_number":"SR186","title":"Priester, Ms. Sabra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Sabra H. Priester; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR186/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32878","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279754,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"Putnam County; compensation of board members; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879 (Ga. L. 1879, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 13, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2130), an Act approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3496), an Act approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4819), an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4410), and an Act approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3804), so as to provide for certain compensation of the members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB300/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32915","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279758,"bill_number":"HR340","title":"Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein; Georgia is republic, not democracy; inform","description":"A RESOLUTION informing Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein that Georgia is a republic, not a democracy; recognizing the great differences between these two forms of government; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR340/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32918","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279760,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"Service suppliers; information registered by suppliers supporting 9-1-1 system; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-5-124.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service suppliers that must register certain information with the director of emergency management, updating information, and notices of delinquency, so as to modify provisions relating to information that must be registered by a service supplier doing business in Georgia for support of the 9-1-1 system; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB304/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32949","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279781,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"Natural Resources, Dept. of; provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 14, Code Section 27-1-13, and Code Section 52-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to, respectively, corporation commissioner, disposition of funds received by the Department of Natural Resources, appropriations, and grants and donations for natural resources conservation camps, and numbering of watercraft vessels, so as to provide for refunding of fees under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB121/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32948","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279786,"bill_number":"SR193","title":"Lathem, Mary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Lathem; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR193/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32888","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279787,"bill_number":"HR355","title":"Pass, Mr. Spencer; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Spencer Pass; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR355/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32935","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279790,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"Elections; certain 2012 elections and qualifying; adjust dates","description":"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 adjust the dates for certain elections to be held in 2012 and the dates for qualifying for such elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB302/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32917","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279793,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; burn centers and patients; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, so as to provide for burn centers and burn patients as part of the trauma network; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB307/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32953","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279796,"bill_number":"HR342","title":"Taxpayer Dividend Amendment of 2012; enact - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the prioritized expenditure of excess state revenues, including income tax relief, in the event of a budget surplus; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations on appropriations from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve; to provide for the authority of the General Assembly with respect to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR342/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32920","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279799,"bill_number":"SR198","title":"Sanders, Mr. Larry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Larry Sanders on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR198/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32944","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279804,"bill_number":"SR183","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize first week of October","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the first week of October as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR183/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32875","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279812,"bill_number":"HR352","title":"Chi Eta Phi Sorority; Mu Phi Chapter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Chi Eta Phi Sorority and its Mu Phi Chapter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR352/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32932","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279819,"bill_number":"HR339","title":"Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians; 2010; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR339/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32879","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279820,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Distilled Spirits; provide for issuance of a manufacturer's/distiller's license to a fruit grower; certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state license requirements and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales, so as to provide for the issuance of a manufacturer's or distiller's license to a fruit grower for the manufacture of distilled spirits under certain circumstances; to provide for the issuance of a manufacturer's or distiller's license authorizing the manufacture of distilled spirits from agricultural products other than perishable fruits grown in this state under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB114/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32890","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279826,"bill_number":"HR353","title":"Page, Charles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Page; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR353/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32933","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279830,"bill_number":"HR357","title":"Senior Week at the Capitol; week of Feb. 21, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION acknowledging the contributions of senior Georgians and recognizing the week of February 21, 2011, as Senior Week at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR357/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32937","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279837,"bill_number":"SR194","title":"Williams, Rev. Dr. Clarence \"Teddy\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Clarence \"Teddy\" Williams, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR194/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32914","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279854,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Child Support; exclude foster care payments from the calculation of gross income for determination of child support obligations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-6-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, guidelines for determining the amount of the award, continuation of duty to provide support, and the duration of the support, so as to exclude foster care payments from the calculation of gross income for determination of child support obligations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB115/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32891","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279859,"bill_number":"HR351","title":"Hanson, Mr. Bobby C.; \"Ludlow Porch\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bobby C. Hanson, better known as \"Ludlow Porch\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR351/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32931","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279862,"bill_number":"SR197","title":"Nesbitt, Dr. Martha; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Martha Nesbitt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR197/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32943","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279868,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"Bail; certain offenses collect DNA as condition of bail; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a short title; to amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to where offenses are bailable, so as to require as a condition of bail for certain offenses that DNA collection be performed on the person seeking bond; to provide for procedure; to provide for a reasonable fee; to provide for expungement under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB288/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32902","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279883,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Levy/Sale of Property; increase the amount of certain exemptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from levy and sale of property, so as to increase the amount of certain exemptions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB117/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32896","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279911,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"Ad valorem tax exemptions; revise a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem tax exemptions, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB289/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32903","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279913,"bill_number":"HR346","title":"Winkler, Mr. Scott; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Scott Winkler and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR346/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32926","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279923,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"Education; collect data pertaining to illegal and undocumented students; provide","description":"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 for elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the collection of data pertaining to illegal and undocumented students; to amend Code Section 31-7-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the provision of data for research purposes by organizations rendering patient care, so as to provide for the collection of data pertaining to illegal and undocumented patients receiving treatment in hospitals; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB296/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32910","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279924,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"State purchasing; protect against fraudulent use of state purchasing cards; correct oversight","description":"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 correct an oversight in provisions protecting against fraudulent use of state purchasing cards as discovered and recommended by the House Committee on Information and Audits and to apply such fraud protection provisions to all state entities including state authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB290/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32904","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279928,"bill_number":"SR189","title":"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR189/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32889","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279938,"bill_number":"SR188","title":"Lee, Rev. Kerwin B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Kerwin B. Lee on the occasion of his 50th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR188/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32883","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279941,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"License to carry a pistol or revolver; training for certain persons; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license to carry a pistol or revolver and temporary renewal permit, so as to provide for training for certain persons licensed to carry a pistol or revolver; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB286/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32900","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279944,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"Emergency Telephone System Fund; additional uses for moneys; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977,\" so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide additional uses for Emergency Telephone System Fund moneys; to provide for the enhancement of dispatch and response activities and equipment of public safety personnel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB280/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32893","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279948,"bill_number":"HR349","title":"Kindig, Briana Ashbrooke; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Briana Ashbrooke Kindig; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR349/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32929","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279951,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"DNA analysis; transfer provisions; expand types of samples collected; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proof generally, so as to transfer provisions relating to DNA analysis upon conviction of certain sex offenses, to a new article of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to expand the types of convicted felons who shall have a DNA sample collected and maintained in the DNA data bank from certain designated sex offender felons to all convicted felons who are incarcerated or on probation or parole; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB299/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32913","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279955,"bill_number":"SR192","title":"Alexander, Tiffani; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tiffani Alexander; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR192/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32887","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":279958,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"Sales and use tax exemption; food and beverages; provide partial suspension","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sales and use tax exemption regarding eligible food and beverages, so as to provide for a partial suspension of such exemption for a limited period of time; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB287/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32901","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":284130,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"Diabate, Ambassador Daouda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Daouda Diabate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR203/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32965","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":284338,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"Sims, Kristina \"Camille\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kristina \"Camille\" Sims; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR201/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32963","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":284539,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Property; security deeds; foreclosures; transfer; Georgia Residential Mortgage Fraud and Foreclosure Fraud Act; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to revise provisions relating to foreclosure of security deeds; to change provisions relating to the transfer of security deeds; to require recording prior to foreclosure; to provide for owners' rights to obtain payoff balances from creditors; to change provisions relating to the timing, contents, and manner of delivery of foreclosure notices; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes, so as to change provisions relating to the crime of residential mortgage fraud; to provide for the crime of residential foreclosure fraud and prescribe elements of the crime and penalties; to provide for other matters related to the foregoing; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB123/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32956","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":284621,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"Protecting Public School Funds Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the \"Protecting Public School Funds Act\"; to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to repeal Chapter 2A, relating to student scholarship organizations; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to repeal Code Section 48-7-29.16, relating to the qualified education tax credit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB312/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32959","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":284626,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"Parent Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to labor and industrial relations, so as to enact the \"Parent Protection Act\"; to provide for leave for employees to attend school conferences and medical appointments; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions to take leave; to provide for annual notification; to provide for statutory construction; to provide that retaliatory actions are unlawful; to provide for a remedy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Industrial Relations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB311/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32958","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":284714,"bill_number":"SR200","title":"Bamba, Ambassador Youssoufou; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Youssoufou Bamba; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR200/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32962","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":284813,"bill_number":"SR199","title":"Hutchins, Rev. Markel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Markel Hutchins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR199/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32960","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":284859,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"The End to Cyberbullying Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-751.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to policies in public schools prohibiting bullying, so as to enact \"The End to Cyberbullying Act\"; to prohibit cyberbullying; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB310/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32957","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":284878,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"Marshall, Raymond Royal; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the untimely passing of Raymond Royal Marshall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR202/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32964","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286856,"bill_number":"SR211","title":"Town of Tyrone's; centennial anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Town of Tyrone's centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR211/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32989","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286868,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"Universal Access Fund; eliminate unnecessary regulation; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-5-167 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Universal Access Fund, so as to eliminate unnecessary regulation by revising certain provisions related to such fund; to provide for an effective date, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB332/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33022","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286872,"bill_number":"SR225","title":"Wisconsin Legislature; express support for Governor and majority members","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for the Governor and majority members of the Wisconsin legislature; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR225/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33033","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286876,"bill_number":"SR232","title":"Woodlawn Elementary School Archery Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Woodlawn Elementary School archery team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR232/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33039","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286881,"bill_number":"SR229","title":"Trion High School Cheerleading Squad; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Trion High School cheerleading squad for winning their third consecutive State Class A Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR229/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33037","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286892,"bill_number":"SR214","title":"Watkins, Mr. Alfred; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Alfred Watkins, Lassiter High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR214/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32999","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286895,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"Development Authority Jobs Assistance Act of 2011; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the \"Development Authority Jobs Assistance Act of 2011\"; to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to provide for exemptions for certain sales or leases in connection with development authority projects; to provide for applicability regarding contractors and vendors; to provide for conditions and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB320/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32981","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286917,"bill_number":"HR374","title":"Buran, Nicholas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nicholas Buran, Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR374/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33014","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286921,"bill_number":"HR376","title":"Schwartz, Mrs. Janet; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Janet Schwartz, Jefferson City High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR376/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33016","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286935,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Water Resources; regulate interbasin transfers of water; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, so as to regulate interbasin transfers of water; to change certain provisions relating to permits for withdrawal, diversion, or impoundment of surface waters generally and for farm uses, coordination with water plans, restrictions, and monitoring, recording, and reporting water withdrawals; to change certain provisions relating to a policy statement for comprehensive state-wide water management planning, guiding principles, and requirements of plans; to define certain terms; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB128/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33041","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286955,"bill_number":"HR381","title":"Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976; support the modernization","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the modernization of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR381/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33027","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286965,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"Sales and use tax exemptions; disaster relief food donations; extend","description":"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 for a limited period of time an exemption with respect to the use of food donated for disaster relief purposes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB333/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33042","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286969,"bill_number":"HR362","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; first week of October; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the first week of October as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR362/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32968","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286970,"bill_number":"SR206","title":"Georgia's Music Therapists; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's music therapists; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR206/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32969","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286987,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"Jessie's Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact \"Jessie's Law\"; to provide for a definition; to provide that foster care students are granted excused absences from school to attend court proceedings relating to such students' foster care; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB314/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32975","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":286995,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"Watercraft operation; 0.08 alcohol concentration; violation; provide","description":"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 regarding the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide that it shall be a violation of law if a person's alcohol concentration is 0.08 grams or more at any time within three hours after operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control of a moving vessel, moving water skis, moving aquaplane, moving surfboard, or similar moving device from alcohol consumed before such operating, navigating, steering, driving, manipulating, or being in actual physical control ended; to provide for certain presumptions at trial of such cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB315/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32976","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287003,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Juvenile Proceedings; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to juvenile proceedings; to provide for purpose statements; to provide for definitions; to provide for general provisions; to provide for juvenile court administration; to provide for dependency proceedings; to provide for venue; to provide for termination of parental rights; to provide for children in need of services; to provide for delinquency; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 11 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB127/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33026","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287010,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"Doraville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Doraville to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB330/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33004","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287016,"bill_number":"SR208","title":"Holcomb Bridge Middle School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Holcomb Bridge Middle School on its designation as a 2010 Georgia School of Excellence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR208/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32971","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287019,"bill_number":"HR371","title":"Chandler, Dakota; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dakota Chandler, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR371/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33011","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287041,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Special License Plates; supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy","description":"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, so as to add a special license plate supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in its mission to protect, maintain, and conserve the Georgia portion of the Appalachian Trail; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB130/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33047","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287042,"bill_number":"SR209","title":"Esther Jackson Elementary School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Esther Jackson Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR209/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32972","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287043,"bill_number":"HR370","title":"Thomas, Ethan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ethan Thomas, Commerce High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR370/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33010","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287054,"bill_number":"SR217","title":"Kemper, Mr. Matt; STAR Teacher commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Matt Kemper, Pope High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR217/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32995","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287058,"bill_number":"SR226","title":"Shell, Ms. Mary; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Mary Shell, Etowah High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR226/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33035","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287065,"bill_number":"HR380","title":"Eagle Scout & Gold Award Scout Recognition Day; Feb. 26, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2011, as Eagle Scout and Gold Award Scout Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR380/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33020","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287066,"bill_number":"HR363","title":"House Study Committee on State Properties; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on State Properties; to provide for duties and responsibilities of the committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR363/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32987","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287068,"bill_number":"SR213","title":"Huang, Haley; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Haley Huang, Kell High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR213/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32991","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287073,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"Motor vehicle; time of perfection of security interest; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to perfection of a security interest in a motor vehicle, so as to change the time of perfection of a security interest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB323/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32984","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287114,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"Rules of the Road; require operator of vehicle to leave a safe distance between vehicle and a bicycle; definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving on the right side of the roadway, overtaking and passing, and following too closely, so as to require the operator of a motor vehicle to leave a safe distance between such motor vehicle and a bicycle when such vehicle is passing the bicycle; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB126/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33025","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287127,"bill_number":"SR224","title":"Augusta State University Men's Golf Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Augusta State University men's golf team on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I National Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR224/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33031","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287128,"bill_number":"SR212","title":"Sandy Creek High School Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Sandy Creek High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR212/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32990","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287140,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"HOPE program; comprehensive revisions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to provide comprehensive revisions to the HOPE scholarship and grant program; to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform reporting system for determining eligibility of students seeking enrollment in postsecondary courses, so as to require certain coursework; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the \"Georgia Lottery for Education Act,\" so as to revise provisions relating to compensation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-03-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB326/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32988","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287143,"bill_number":"SR216","title":"Buskirk, Alex Van; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alex Van Buskirk, Pope High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR216/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32994","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287146,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Peace Officers; persons given permanent resident status; eligible to be certified and employed as peace officers in this state","description":"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 that persons who have been given permanent resident status in the United States by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services are eligible to be certified and employed as peace officers in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB133/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33054","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287154,"bill_number":"HR366","title":"Needham, Mr. Hal; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Hal Needham and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR366/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33006","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287155,"bill_number":"HR369","title":"Dahlke, Mr. Matthew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Matthew Dahlke, Commerce City School System Teacher of the Year and Commerce High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR369/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33009","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287159,"bill_number":"SR234","title":"Lewis, Rep. John; Presidential Medal of Freedom; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative John Lewis on his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR234/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33046","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287164,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"Property; provide for transfer of control of a condominium association in certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specialized land transactions, so as to provide for transfer of control of a condominium association in certain circumstances; to set out public policy concerning the standing of condominium associations to file suit; to provide for priority of certain liens against condominium property and against property subject to a property owners' association; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB136/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33034","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287171,"bill_number":"SR204","title":"Joe Rogers, Sr. and Tom Forkner; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joe Rogers, Sr., and Tom Forkner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR204/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32966","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287195,"bill_number":"HR377","title":"Moore, Mrs. Lauren Garrard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Lauren Garrard Moore, Jefferson City School System's 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR377/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33017","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287199,"bill_number":"HR368","title":"Ouellette, Julia Lee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Julia Lee Ouellette, Jefferson City High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR368/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33008","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287210,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Retirement; update certain cross-references to Chapter 11 of Title 15; provide for conditions","description":"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 update certain cross-references to Chapter 11 of Title 15; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB137/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33045","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287214,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"HOPE Scholarships; provide students receiving scholarships who require remedial classes shall not be enrolled in research universities; Georgia Lottery Corporation Legislative Oversight Committee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide that students receiving HOPE scholarships who require remedial classes shall not be enrolled in the research universities; to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the lottery for education, so as to provide for a Georgia Lottery Corporation Board of Directors; to provide for certain duties for the board of directors; to provide for certain duties for the Georgia Lottery Corporation's chief executive officer; to provide for a Georgia Lottery Corporation Legislative Oversight Committee; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB131/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33052","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287221,"bill_number":"SR218","title":"Shieldneck, Mr. Barry; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Barry Shieldneck, Kell High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR218/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32996","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287225,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Savannah, City of; remove certain qualifications for local board of education members","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3637), so as to remove certain qualifications for local board of education members; to restore terms of office for board members to four-year staggered terms; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB129/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33044","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287227,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"Electric membership corporations; meetings open and public; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to directors and officers of electric membership corporations, so as to provide that meetings of such directors or officers shall be subject to provisions relating to open and public meetings; to provide that records of such organizations shall be subject to public inspection; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB316/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32977","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287229,"bill_number":"SR222","title":"Darien Telephone Company; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Darien Telephone Company on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR222/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33023","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287235,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Guardianship, Workers Compensation, Trusts; make technical corrections, correct terminology and update cross-references reflecting the enactment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29, Chapter 9 of Title 34, and Chapter 12 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, workers' compensation, and trusts, respectively, so as make technical corrections, correct terminology, and update cross-references reflecting the enactment of the guardianship and trust codes in recent legislative sessions; to allow natural guardians of children to consent on behalf of a beneficiary if there is no conflict of interest; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB134/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33030","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287238,"bill_number":"HR365","title":"Bailey, Major General Ronald L.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Major General Ronald L. Bailey and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR365/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33005","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287244,"bill_number":"SR228","title":"Water Supply; urge the performance of a feasibility study of withdrawal, storage, and distribution of waters; Tennessee River basin","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the performance of a feasibility study of the withdrawal, storage, and distribution of waters from a certain portion of the Tennessee River basin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR228/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33040","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287256,"bill_number":"SR207","title":"Roswell North Elementary School; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Roswell North Elementary School on the opening of its Licata Science Laboratory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR207/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32970","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287258,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; prohibit sales within a certain distance of a church building","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to prohibit sales within a certain distance of a church building; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB124/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32961","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287259,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"Sales and use tax exemptions; certain qualified job training organization; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to provide for a limited period of time an exemption from state sales and use tax only with respect to certain sales to a qualified job training organization; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB331/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33021","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287269,"bill_number":"HR375","title":"Konarski, Mrs. Angie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Angie Konarski; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR375/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33015","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287281,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"Motor vehicles; personal transportation vehicles; create new class","description":"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 create a new class of motor vehicles to be known as personal transportation vehicles; to provide for a definition; to provide for rights and duties of drivers of personal transportation vehicles; to provide for rules of the road; to provide for local ordinances regulating personal transportation vehicles; to provide for operation of such vehicles on the public highways; to provide for permits in certain situations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB328/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33002","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287282,"bill_number":"HR373","title":"Harris, Ms. Heather; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Heather Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR373/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33013","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287289,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"Georgia Tourism Development Act; enact","description":"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 program of tax refunds for companies creating new tourism attractions; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for conditions of eligibility and approval; to provide for agreements; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Governor and the Department of Community Affairs and the governing authorities of counties and municipalities; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner and the Department of Revenue; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB321/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32982","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287299,"bill_number":"SR210","title":"Crabapple Crossing Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Crabapple Crossing Elementary School on its designation as a 2010 Georgia School of Excellence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR210/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32973","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287308,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"Sales and use tax exemptions; donated food for hunger relief; extend","description":"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 for a limited period of time an exemption with respect to the use of food which is donated to a qualified nonprofit agency and which is used for hunger relief purposes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Report Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB318/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32979","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287309,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Magistrate Court of Jasper County; clerk of the Superior Court shall serve as clerk of the magistrate court; appointment; compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Jasper County, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3785), as amended, so as to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court of Jasper County shall serve as the clerk of the magistrate court; to provide for the appointment of a clerk of the magistrate court in the event that the clerk of superior court chooses not serve as such clerk; to provide for the compensation of such clerk; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB125/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32992","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287313,"bill_number":"SR205","title":"Logan, Mr. Cal; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Cal Logan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR205/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32967","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287329,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Chiropractors; provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to chiropractors, so as to provide that no person other than a doctor of chiropractic may render chiropractic services, adjustments, or manipulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB135/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33032","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287336,"bill_number":"HR367","title":"Kap, Sergeant First Class Joe; Operation One Voice; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Operation One Voice and commending Sergeant First Class Joe Kap; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR367/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33007","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287337,"bill_number":"SR221","title":"Gwinnett County Day; recognize Wednesday, February 23, 2011","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 23, 2011, as Gwinnett County Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR221/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33029","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287340,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Water Resources; exempt water withdrawals from a certain portion of the Tennessee River basin","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to water resources, so as to exempt water withdrawals from a certain portion of the Tennessee River basin from restrictions on interbasin transfers of water; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB132/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33053","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287341,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"Doraville, City of; tax levies and elections; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change certain provisions relating to tax levies; to change certain provisions relating to elections; to change certain provisions relating to notice of candidacy; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB335/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33049","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287354,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"Developmentally disabled; revise definitions; amend various titles","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the habilitation of the developmentally disabled generally, so as to revise definitions; to repeal various obsolete provisions relating to procedures for obtaining services from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities relative to developmentally disabled persons; to provide for hearings by administrative law judges; to eliminate hearing examiners; to amend various other titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB324/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32985","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287375,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"Sales and use tax exemptions; food and beverages to food bank; extend","description":"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 for a limited period of time an exemption with respect to certain sales of eligible food and beverages to a qualified food bank; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB334/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33043","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287378,"bill_number":"SR230","title":"McGuiness, Mrs. Kimberly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Kimberly McGuiness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR230/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33038","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287383,"bill_number":"SR233","title":"Transportation, Dept. of; urge to install sound barriers on I-95 near Blythe Island","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Transportation to install sound barriers on I-95 near Blythe Island; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR233/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33051","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287385,"bill_number":"HR372","title":"Collins, Mrs. Kathy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Kathy Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR372/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33012","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287392,"bill_number":"SR223","title":"Moore, Major General Thomas R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General Thomas R. Moore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR223/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33024","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287402,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"Sales and use tax exemptions; certain nonprofit volunteer health clinics; extend","description":"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 an exemption for a limited period of time regarding sales to certain nonprofit volunteer health clinics; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB317/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32978","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287413,"bill_number":"HR379","title":"Elbert County High School JROTC Raider Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Elbert County High School JROTC Raider Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR379/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33019","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287418,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"State purchasing; certain contracting and bidding requirements; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-91-21 and Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competitive award requirements and to general authority, duties, and procedure relative to state purchasing, respectively, so as to provide for certain contracting and bidding requirements for governmental entities and the Department of Administrative Services relative to public works construction contracts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB329/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33003","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287419,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"Peace officers; employment or certification; modify certain requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for appointment or certification of persons as peace officers, so as to modify certain requirements pertaining to employment or certification as a peace officer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB327/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33001","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287435,"bill_number":"SR219","title":"Miller, Ms. Maureen; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Maureen Miller, Sequoyah High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR219/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32997","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287446,"bill_number":"HR378","title":"Dandy, Dr. J. Alphonso; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. J. Alphonso Dandy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR378/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33018","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287449,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"Chatsworth, City of; annexation of certain territory; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, approved August 20, 1923 (Ga. L. 1923, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2865), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB313/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32974","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287451,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"Student scholarship organizations; requirements and definitions; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to education and revenue and taxation, so as to revise provisions relating to student scholarship organizations; to revise definitions; to revise requirements on student scholarship organizations; to provide for penalties; to revise and change certain provisions regarding the qualified education income tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB325/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32986","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287452,"bill_number":"SR231","title":"Community Health, Dept. of; urge to implement a public information campaign about folic acid consumption","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Community Health to implement a public information campaign about folic acid consumption; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR231/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33028","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287456,"bill_number":"SR227","title":"Pollard, Will; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Will Pollard, Etowah High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR227/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33036","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287479,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"Sales and use tax exemptions; certain jet fuel sales; continue","description":"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 taxation, so as to continue for a limited period of time the partial exemption from the state sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to continue for a limited period of time the exemption from a certain local sales and use tax on certain sales or uses of jet fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB322/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32983","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287480,"bill_number":"HR364","title":"General Assembly and Governor increase quality and affordability of pre-K programs; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly and the Governor of the State of Georgia to increase the quality, accessibility, and affordability of pre-K programs for Georgia children; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR364/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33000","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287483,"bill_number":"SR215","title":"Landers, John; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John Landers, Lassiter High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR215/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32993","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287485,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"License Plates; require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of license plates, payment and disposition of fees, compensation of tag agents, and required identification, so as to require a sworn statement by an applicant for a tag renewal; to amend Code Section 40-5-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's license requirements, surrender of prior licenses, and prohibition of local licenses, so as to modify the defense for a violation of this Code section; to amend Code Section 40-5-121 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving while a license is suspended or revoked, so as to modify the penalties for a violation of driving without a license or driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Tabled","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB138/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33048","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287486,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"Sales and use tax exemptions; nonprofit health centers, clinics, and food banks; extend","description":"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 an exemption from state sales and use tax only for a limited period of time regarding the sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; to extend an exemption for a limited period of time regarding sales to certain nonprofit volunteer health clinics; to extend for a limited period of time an exemption with respect to certain sales of eligible food and beverages to a qualified food bank; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB319/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32980","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287492,"bill_number":"SR220","title":"Hickman, Scott; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Scott Hickman, Sequoyah High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR220/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/32998","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":287502,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Appellate Practice; provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; provisions","description":"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 provide for appeals involving nonmonetary judgments in child custody cases; to change provisions relating to judgments and ruling deemed directly appealable; to change provisions relating to cases requiring application for appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB139/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33050","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288545,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"General Assembly; issuance of subpoenas; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly in general, so as to revise provisions relating to the issuance of subpoenas by and on behalf of the General Assembly; to eliminate certain provisions relating to judicial issuance of subpoenas upon request of the committees on ethics; to provide that officers of the Senate or House of Representatives may issue subpoenas to compel a person to appear before a committee and give sworn testimony or produce evidence; to provide for judicial enforcement in the same manner as for contempt of court; to provide for service, fees, and mileage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB336/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33057","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288548,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; provide for the sale of distilled spirits at public golf courses","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages at publicly owned facilities, so as to provide for the sale of distilled spirits at public golf courses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB150/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33096","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288553,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Motor Vehicles; traffic-control signal monitoring devices; remove provisions","description":"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 remove provisions relating to traffic-control signal monitoring devices; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB142/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33068","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288556,"bill_number":"HR394","title":"Boynton-Robinson, Mrs. Amelia; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and achievements of Mrs. Amelia Boynton-Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR394/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33104","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288565,"bill_number":"HR397","title":"Robinson, Dr. Michael H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Michael H. Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR397/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33107","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288567,"bill_number":"HR402","title":"Georgia Underage Alcohol Investigations Group; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Underage Alcohol Investigations Group of the Department of Revenue's Alcohol and Tobacco Division; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR402/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33112","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288575,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"Administrative provisions; interest rate for past due tax refunds; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administrative provisions, so as to change certain provisions regarding the rate of interest to be paid for refunds and on past due taxes; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB353/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33090","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288584,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Motor Vehicles; modify the definition of low-speed vehicle and motorized cart","description":"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 modify the definition of low-speed vehicle and motorized cart; to change the hours of operation of certain motorized carts; to provide for seasonal delivery personnel to operate low-speed vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB145/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33079","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288586,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"Offenses against public order; criminal defamation; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to change provisions relating to criminal defamation; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB348/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33085","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288596,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority; revenue bonds; increase the amount of bonding authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to increase the amount of bonding authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Veto V5","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB140/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33056","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288602,"bill_number":"HR399","title":"Isdell, Mr. Allen, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Allen Isdell, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR399/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288611,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"Mental health; psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; provide","description":"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 as it related to mental health, so as to provide for crisis stabilization units for the purpose of providing psychiatric stabilization or detoxification services; to provide for a definition; to provide for licensure; to provide for requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB343/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33073","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288628,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"Business and occupation taxes; corporate net worth tax; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to repeal the corporate net worth tax; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide that this Act shall not abate or affect prosecutions, punishments, penalties, administrative proceedings or remedies, or civil actions related to certain violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB355/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33092","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288647,"bill_number":"HR395","title":"Blackwell, Cody James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cody James Blackwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR395/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33105","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288649,"bill_number":"HR389","title":"Will to Live Foundation; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Will to Live Foundation and inviting the Trautwein family to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR389/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33099","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288660,"bill_number":"HR390","title":"Brown, Mr. Tony \"T.\" Graham; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Tony \"T.\" Graham Brown and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR390/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288661,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"Fayetteville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fayetteville to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB349/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33086","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288671,"bill_number":"HR393","title":"Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR393/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33103","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288674,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Public Officials; prohibit from granting themselves licenses by waiving certain requirements; penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for conflicts of interest, so as to prohibit public officials from granting themselves licenses by waiving certain requirements; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB147/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33093","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288683,"bill_number":"HR383","title":"University System of Georgia; tuition not exceed inflation rate; provisions - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that increases in tuition and fees at institutions of the University System of Georgia shall not exceed the rate of inflation unless approved by joint resolution of the General Assembly; to provide for this amendment to be self-executing but authorize general laws relating to its implementation; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR383/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33063","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288686,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Chatham County; remove term limitations on the office of chairperson","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3992), so as to remove the term limitations on the office of chairperson; to conform the residency requirement for chairperson to general law; to provide for related matters; to provide a referendum; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB148/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33094","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288689,"bill_number":"SR236","title":"Landers, Rev. Andre; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend André Landers on the occasion of his 10th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR236/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33065","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288693,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"Stalking; family violence order; define","description":"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 define \"family violence order\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB342/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33072","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288712,"bill_number":"HR401","title":"Saunders, Mr. Billy Joe \"Bill\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Billy Joe \"Bill\" Saunders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR401/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33111","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288715,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"Emergency powers; challenge of quarantine or vaccination order; revise courts; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers, so as to revise the courts to which a challenge of a quarantine or vaccination order may be brought; to revise the manner of appealing orders concerning such challenges; to remove the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals from the definition of authorized judicial officials for certain judicial emergencies; to extend the duration of a judicial emergency order when a public health emergency exists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB339/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33060","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288717,"bill_number":"HR405","title":"Capelouto, Ms. Susanna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Susanna Capelouto; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR405/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33115","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288718,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Public Roads; weights of vehicles and loads; allow a variance for certain vehicles","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the maximum weights for vehicles and loads, so as to allow a variance for certain vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB146/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33080","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288727,"bill_number":"HR387","title":"Drivin' 'N' Cryin'; band; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the band Drivin' 'N' Cryin' and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR387/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33097","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288730,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"Insurers; limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic stock and mutual insurers, so as to provide for the establishment of limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for investment of funds; to provide for organization; to provide for reinsurance; to provide for applicability; to provide for promulgation of rules; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB341/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33062","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288734,"bill_number":"HR404","title":"Burden, Ms. Geneva L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Geneva L. Burden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR404/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33114","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288740,"bill_number":"SR242","title":"Brookwood High School Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brookwood High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR242/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33119","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288748,"bill_number":"HR403","title":"Georgia Association of REALTORS; GAR Day; Feb. 28, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) and recognizing February 28, 2011, as GAR Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR403/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33113","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288767,"bill_number":"HR398","title":"Davis, Marshall Langford, \"Lang\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marshall Langford \"Lang\" Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR398/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33108","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288769,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"Neighborhood Stabilization Act; or NEST Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to extensively revise and enact provisions relating to the creation, transfer, modification, and foreclosure of mortgages and deeds to secure debt as well as other documents creating security interests; to provide a short title; to regulate the transfer of security interests; to require recording as condition of foreclosure; to provide for a minimum period of delinquency before foreclosure and other proceedings may be commenced; to provide that creditors must provide owners of residential property with a right to cure and a notice of such right prior to commencing foreclosure proceedings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB338/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33059","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288772,"bill_number":"HR400","title":"DeLoach, Dr. E. Daniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. E. Daniel DeLoach; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR400/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33110","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288774,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"Applicant examination; Commissioner not exempt self from written exams; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-23-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the examination of applicants, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall not exempt himself or herself from any written examinations set forth in the Code section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB347/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33084","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288780,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; divorced member option to continue coverage; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-16-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefit options under the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, failure of a member to select an option, effect of changes in retirement benefits and options, and change of option after receipt of payments, so as to provide that in the event of divorce a retired member who has elected a spouses' option may elect to continue or revoke such coverage; to provide for an increase in benefit; to provide for remarriage; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB337/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33058","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288786,"bill_number":"HR388","title":"Berry, Mr. John; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. John Berry and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR388/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33098","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288787,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"State-wide Reserve Ratio; extend suspension of adjustments; provide for increase in the overall rate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-8-156 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State-wide Reserve Ratio, so as to extend suspension of adjustments based upon the State-wide Reserve Ratio for the calendar year 2012; to provide for an increase in the overall rate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":"Industrial Relations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB151/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33120","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288788,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"Georgia Judicial Retirement System; creditable service for prior service; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable under the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to provide that juvenile court judges and other members of such retirement system may obtain creditable service for prior service as a full-time associate juvenile court judge; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB344/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33074","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288790,"bill_number":"SR237","title":"Nelson, Austin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Austin Nelson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR237/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33066","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288795,"bill_number":"SR239","title":"Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation; CSX Corporation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation and the CSX Corporation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR239/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33071","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288806,"bill_number":"SR241","title":"Lowe, Mr. Gordon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Gordon Lowe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR241/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33083","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288816,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Georgia Bureau of Investigation; provide conditions; convicted person may request criminal records be expunged; procedures; fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection, purging, modifying, or supplementing of criminal records, so as to provide conditions under which a convicted person may request that his or her criminal record be expunged; to provide procedures; to provide for a fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Special Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB144/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33077","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288821,"bill_number":"HR392","title":"York, Mrs. Shannon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Shannon York, Fannin County School System's 2012 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR392/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33102","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288831,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"Income tax; taxable nonresident; change definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding income taxes, so as to change the definition of taxable nonresident for income tax purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB346/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33076","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288837,"bill_number":"HR391","title":"University of Georgia majorette line; 2009-2010; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2009-2010 University of Georgia majorette line and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR391/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33101","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288847,"bill_number":"HR396","title":"Law, Dr. Jim Noel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jim Noel Law on the occasion of his 20th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR396/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33106","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288853,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"Massage Therapy Practice; provide that an applicant for a license by endorsement shall provide certain information","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice, so as to provide that an applicant for a license by endorsement shall provide certain information; to repeal certain obsolete provisions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Act 724","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB143/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33069","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288858,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; create; membership, terms, duties; annual report","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to create the Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council; to provide for membership on the commission; to provide for terms and duties of members; to provide for an annual report; to provide for the establishment of a not for profit corporation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB141/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33067","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288866,"bill_number":"HR384","title":"House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia Departments and Agencies Regarding Businesses Owned by Minorities and Women; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia Departments and Agencies Regarding Businesses Owned by Minorities and Women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR384/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33078","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288882,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"Early Care and Learning, Department of; open records requirements; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions to requirements for disclosure of public records, so as to provide for an exemption to open records requirements for certain records maintained by the Department of Early Care and Learning; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB350/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33087","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288885,"bill_number":"SR240","title":"Bracewell, Senior Trooper Mark; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senior Trooper Mark Bracewell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR240/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33082","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288890,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"Medical assistance; lawfully qualified alien children and pregnant women; eligible","description":"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 that children and pregnant women who are lawfully admitted qualified aliens, regardless of the duration of lawful residence in this state, shall be eligible for Medicaid if they otherwise meet the eligibility requirements; to amend Article 13 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the PeachCare for Kids Program, so as to provide that children and pregnant women who are lawfully admitted qualified aliens, regardless of the duration of lawful residence in this state, shall be eligible for PeachCare if they otherwise meet the eligibility requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB345/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33075","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288895,"bill_number":"HR386","title":"Brookwood High School football team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Brookwood High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR386/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33095","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288897,"bill_number":"HR385","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR385/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33081","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288903,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Georgia Medicaid Access Act; establish; provide for filing of a proposed complaint of a medical malpractice claim against a medical assistance provider","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the \"Georgia Medicaid Access Act\"; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public assistance, so as to provide for the filing of a proposed complaint of a medical malpractice claim against a medical assistance provider; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical malpractice arbitration, so as to include actions for medical malpractice in the definition of a medical malpractice claim for which arbitration is authorized; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of rates, underwriting rules, and related organizations, so as to require that medical malpractice insurers provide a reduction in premium for medical malpractice policies under certain circumstances; and for other purposes. \\","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB149/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33118","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288905,"bill_number":"HR382","title":"Gwinnett County Day at the capitol; Feb. 23, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 23, 2011, as Gwinnett County Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR382/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33055","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288906,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"Toll extensions; no tolls on projects free from interest on public indebtedness; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-10-65.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the expiration and extension of tolls by the State Road and Tollway Authority, so as to provide that toll extensions must be approved by the General Assembly; to provide that no tolls shall be charged on projects that are free from interest on public indebtedness; to provide for legislative reports; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB352/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33089","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288912,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"Income tax; individual standard deductions; revise provisions","description":"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 regarding income taxes, so as to revise and change individual income tax standard deductions; to provide for annual adjustments with respect to such standard deductions; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB354/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33091","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288919,"bill_number":"HR406","title":"Fraternal Order of Police; Fraternal Order of Police Day; March 2; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fraternal Order of Police for its outstanding service to the law enforcement officers of this state and recognizing March 2 as Fraternal Order of Police day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR406/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33116","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288942,"bill_number":"SR235","title":"Burnett, Mr. Morgan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Morgan Burnett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR235/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33064","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288943,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"Preneed escrow; accounts titled in favor of registered entity; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Georgia Cemetery and Funeral Services Act of 2000,\" so as to provide that preneed escrow accounts may be titled in the name of and made payable in favor of an entity registered to provide preneed services upon the death of the purchaser; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB356/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33117","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288944,"bill_number":"SR238","title":"United Nations Security Council; expressing support and respect","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support and respect for the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1962 which was adopted unanimously on December 20, 2010, recognizing Dr. Alassane Ouattara as the democratically elected President of Côte d'Ivoire; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR238/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33070","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288946,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; probate court fines and fees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenues collected from fines and fees in the probate courts, so as to change the portion of such fines paid to the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; to provide that a portion of certain fines collected in certain state courts shall be paid to such retirement fund; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB351/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33088","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288949,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"Misdemeanor offenders; electronic submission of sentencing documentation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-5-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction over certain misdemeanor offenders, designation of place of confinement of inmates, reimbursement of county, and transfer of inmates to federal authority, so as to provide for electronic submission of sentencing documentation; to provide for a reimbursement rate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB340/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33061","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":288963,"bill_number":"SR243","title":"Hulsey, III, Colonel Benjamin Jefferson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Benjamin Jefferson Hulsey III on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR243/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33121","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":289926,"bill_number":"HR421","title":"Economic Development Trust Fund; create - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Economic Development Trust Fund to provide tax credits for job creation and capital investment by qualifying businesses; to provide that such funds shall not be subject to lapse and certain other restrictions; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Committee on Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR421/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33193","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":289954,"bill_number":"SR247","title":"Lampros, Scott Bruce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Scott Bruce Lampros; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR247/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33162","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":289977,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 48, 2, 28, 33, 36, 46, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating respectively, to revenue and taxation, agriculture, the General Assembly, insurance, local government, public utilities, and state government, so as to provide for comprehensive revision of the revenue structure of the State of Georgia; to implement the recommendations of the 2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians as provided for and required by Chapter 12 of the Title 28 of the O.C.G.A.; to repeal Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28, relating to fiscal bills generally; to amend certain titles of the O.C.G.A. so as to correct certain cross-references and make conforming changes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Committee on Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB385/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33187","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":289990,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Education; partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; provide funding","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to provide for college and career academies; to establish an Office of College and Career Transitions; to provide for partnerships with postsecondary institutions to establish college and career academies as charter schools; to provide for funding; to provide for certification; to provide for data collection; to provide for eligibility criteria, requirements, and procedures; to amend Part 16 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act,\" so as to revise definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB161/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33175","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":289999,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"Risk-based capital levels; trend test property and casualty companies; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 56 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to risk-based capital levels, so as to require a trend test for property and casualty companies; to revise the definition of a company action level event; to change the definition of negative trend; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB370/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33140","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290001,"bill_number":"HR412","title":"Benton Elementary/High School; history; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the history of Benton Elementary/High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR412/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33151","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290003,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Elections; public utility corporations; political campaigns","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to campaign contributions, so as to provide that a public utility corporation shall be allowed to make contributions to political campaigns; to prohibit regulated entities from making contributions to certain elected executive officers or candidates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB160/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33173","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290005,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Education; professional development plans for personnel who have deficiencies; provide certain requirements and rights","description":"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 certain requirements and rights relating to professional development plans for personnel who have deficiencies and other needs; to revise certain provisions relating to termination or suspension of a contract of employment; to provide for certain definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB153/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33136","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290015,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"Peachtree City, City of; levy excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Peachtree City 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.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB364/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33133","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290045,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"Student scholarship organizations; education income tax credit; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to education and revenue and taxation, so as to revise provisions relating to student scholarship organizations; to revise definitions; to revise requirements on student scholarship organizations; to provide for penalties; to revise and change certain provisions regarding the qualified education income tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB369/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33139","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290046,"bill_number":"HR408","title":"Rosa T. Beard Memorial Bridge; Augusta, Georgia; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Mrs. Rosa Tarver Beard and dedicating a bridge in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR408/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33147","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290049,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Montgomery County Board of Commissioners; staggered terms of office; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners approved February 27, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2729), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4115), so as to provide for staggering of terms of office for commission districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB375/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33145","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290050,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Jarrett Little Act; indemnification payment shall be made to parents/siblings of such person; if person does not have unremarried spouse/dependents","description":"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 a short title; to provide that, in the case of death or organic brain damage suffered in the line of duty by a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, emergency management specialist, or prison guard, if such person does not have an unremarried spouse or dependents, the indemnification payment shall be made to the parents or siblings of such person; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB155/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290052,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"Joint authorities; modify job tax credit received; revise investment tax credits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62-5.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions for joint authorities as development authorities for local government, so as to modify the amount of job tax credit that may be received; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation, and exemptions for income taxes, so as to provide for a comprehensive revision of investment tax credits for manufacturing, telecommunications, and recycling manufacturing facilities; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB384/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33186","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290057,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations; preclude certain costs when estimating the costs of repair; total loss settlement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle accident reparations, so as to preclude certain costs when estimating the costs of repair in preparing of total loss settlement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB158/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33169","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290079,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"Sales and use tax exemptions; qualified job training organizations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption from state sales and use tax only with respect to certain sales to qualified job training organizations; to provide for a definition; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB359/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33127","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290095,"bill_number":"HR416","title":"Royal, Nicholas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas Royal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR416/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33155","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290098,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"Tourism and Community Development Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 and 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating, respectively, to revenue and taxation and local government, so as to provide for the funding of tourism attraction projects; to provide for a short title; to provide for a tourism project sales and use tax; to provide for the levy, collection, and expenditure thereof; to provide for refunds of state and local sales and use tax and the use of the proceeds thereof; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the commissioner of community affairs, the Department of Community Affairs, the state revenue commissioner, and the Department of Revenue; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB377/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33159","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290100,"bill_number":"HR407","title":"Corporations in Georgia; deposit money in African American financial institutions; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging all major corporations doing business in Georgia, state agencies, county and municipal governments, school boards, and all Georgians to consider depositing money in African American owned financial institutions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR407/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33129","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290102,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 48, 2, 28, 33, 36, 46, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating respectively, to revenue and taxation, agriculture, the General Assembly, insurance, local government, public utilities, and state government, so as to provide for comprehensive revision of the revenue structure of the State of Georgia; to implement the recommendations of the 2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians as provided for and required by Chapter 12 of the Title 28 of the O.C.G.A.; to repeal Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28, relating to fiscal bills generally; to amend certain titles of the O.C.G.A. so as to correct certain cross-references and make conforming changes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB387/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33189","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290105,"bill_number":"HR409","title":"Women Entrepreneurs Day; March 15, 2011; Felicia Joy; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the extraordinary contributions of women entrepreneurs, recognizing March 15, 2011, as Women Entrepreneurs Day at the state capitol, and inviting Ms. Felicia Joy of Ms. CEO. Inc., to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR409/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33148","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290107,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"Sales and use tax; deduction of bad debts; authorize refunds and deductions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use tax, reporting of sales, and deductibility of bad debts, so as to change provisions relating to deduction of bad debts by persons reporting on an accrual basis; to authorize refunds as well as deductions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB362/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33131","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290115,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"Sales and use tax exemptions; natural or artificial gas for manufacturing; provide","description":"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 a partial exemption with respect to the sale or use of natural or artificial gas used directly or indirectly in the manufacture or processing, in a manufacturing plant located in this state, of tangible personal property primarily for resale; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB366/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33135","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290134,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"Insurance; continuing care providers and facilities; extensively revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers and facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for enforcement powers of the Commissioner of Insurance; to revise provisions relating to annual disclosure statements; to revise requirements for continuing care agreements; to provide extensive requirements for disclosure statements; to provide for specific financial requirements; to provide for supervision, rehabilitation, and liquidation of a continuing care provider facility; to revise provisions relating to penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB380/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33177","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290139,"bill_number":"SR249","title":"McKinney, Mr. James Edward \"Billy\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. James Edward \"Billy\" McKinney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR249/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33164","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290143,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"Cosmetologists; examinations and applications for certificates of registration; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cosmetologists, so as to change certain provisions relating to examinations and applications for certificates of registration; to provide for a credential's evaluation for an educational program to be submitted to the State Board of Cosmetology under certain circumstances; to change certain provisions relating to continuing education requirements; to change certain provisions relating to maintenance of student records; to change certain provisions relating to regulation and permits for schools, teachers, and instructors; to change certain provisions related to registration and examination of apprentices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB374/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33144","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290147,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 System; remove the requirements for certain audits; certain reports","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to remove the requirements for certain audits; to require certain reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB156/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33168","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290150,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"Designated felony acts; modify order for restrictive custody; clarify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-63 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to designated felony acts, so as to clarify provisions relating to modifying an order for restrictive custody for designated felony acts under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB373/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33143","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290151,"bill_number":"SR246","title":"Miller, Ms. Caroline; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and work of Ms. Caroline Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR246/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33161","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290159,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Waste Management; provide local solid waste management/reporting shall be optional","description":"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 provide that local solid waste management and reporting shall be optional; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB157/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33170","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290162,"bill_number":"HR418","title":"Landers, Reverend André; 10th pastoral anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend André Landers on the occasion of his 10th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR418/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33157","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290171,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"Motor carrier transportation contracts; certain intentional acts; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-7-12.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to indemnity and hold harmless provisions in motor carrier transportation contracts, so as to remove certain intentional acts; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB360/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33128","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290178,"bill_number":"HR414","title":"Senior Week at the Capitol; week of February 21, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION acknowledging the contributions of senior Georgians and recognizing the week of February 21, 2011, as Senior Week at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR414/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33153","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290196,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Trade Practices; clarify certain information; economic development project; conducted by private person shall not constitute public information","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-767 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applicability of article relative to trade secrets, so as to clarify that certain information generated as a result of an economic development project conducted by a private person or entity shall not constitute public information; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB159/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33171","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290213,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"Insurance; subscription for prepaid air ambulance not contract of insurance; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide that certain membership subscription agreements for prepaid air ambulance service shall not constitute a contract of insurance; to provide that certain actions relating to such agreements shall not constitute the writing of insurance; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB365/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33134","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290214,"bill_number":"HR411","title":"Chamblee Middle School; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Chamblee Middle School on winning the 2011 PAGE Academic Bowl for Middle Grades State Finals; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR411/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33150","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290218,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"Public accommodations; municipal levies; certain additional levies; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal levies on public accommodations charges for promotion of tourism, conventions, and trade shows and other purposes, so as to authorize any municipality which currently has in effect a 7 percent levy under certain provisions of that Code section to impose an additional levy under certain conditions; to provide for the manner of imposition and certain requirements as to expenditure of proceeds; to require approval of the levy by local Act of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB382/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33181","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290233,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 48, 2, 28, 33, 36, 46, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating respectively, to revenue and taxation, agriculture, the General Assembly, insurance, local government, public utilities, and state government, so as to provide for comprehensive revision of the revenue structure of the State of Georgia; to implement the recommendations of the 2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians as provided for and required by Chapter 12 of the Title 28 of the O.C.G.A.; to repeal Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28, relating to fiscal bills generally; to amend certain titles of the O.C.G.A. so as to correct certain cross-references and make conforming changes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB386/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33188","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290234,"bill_number":"HR417","title":"BOMA Day at the Capitol; February 28, 2011; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Building Owners and Managers Association-Atlanta and declaring February 28, 2011, as BOMA Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR417/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33156","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290243,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Juvenile Proceedings; maintenance of forensic samples from abortions performed on children under 16 years of age","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parental notification, so as to provide for maintenance of forensic samples from abortions performed on children under 16 years of age; to provide for civil cause of action under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB165/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33184","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290313,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"Taxpayer refunds; interest; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-2-35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxpayer refunds, so as to change certain provisions regarding interest; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Lost Reconsidered Bill/Res","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB389/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33191","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290321,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"Education; exempt day-care centers/child care learning centers operated as part of local church ministry or nonprofit religious school from certain licensing and regulation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to exempt day-care centers and child care learning centers operated as part of a local church ministry or a nonprofit religious school or a nonprofit religious charitable organization from certain licensing and regulation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB152/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33124","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290326,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"Sales and use tax exemptions; personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption from state sales and use tax only for a limited period of time regarding the sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB379/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33172","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290348,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"Insurable interest; state entity; not fund life insurance on public officers or employees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurable interest in personal insurance, so as to provide that neither the state nor any political subdivision of the state shall have an insurable interest on the lives of public officers or employees; to provide that such entities shall not expend funds for life insurance on public officers or employees; to provide an exception; to provide an effective date, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB371/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33141","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290362,"bill_number":"HR413","title":"American Red Cross Month in Georgia; March, 2011; proclaim","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the American Red Cross and proclaiming March, 2011, American Red Cross Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR413/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33152","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290364,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Rules of the Road; provide driving under influence of alcohol/drugs by illegal alien is a felony","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, penalties, publication of notice of conviction for persons convicted for the second time, and endangering a child, so as to provide that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs by a person who is an illegal alien is a felony; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB162/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33178","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290373,"bill_number":"SR245","title":"Carter, Brett; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brett Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR245/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33123","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290377,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"Honorary office of sheriff emeritus; qualifications; modify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the honorary office of sheriff emeritus created and qualifications, certificate, and effect, so as to modify the qualifications for the honorary office of sheriff emeritus; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB376/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33146","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290386,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"Revenue and taxation; revenue structure; comprehensive revision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 48, 2, 28, 33, 36, 46, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating respectively, to revenue and taxation, agriculture, the General Assembly, insurance, local government, public utilities, and state government, so as to provide for comprehensive revision of the revenue structure of the State of Georgia; to implement the recommendations of the 2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians as provided for and required by Chapter 12 of the Title 28 of the O.C.G.A.; to repeal Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28, relating to fiscal bills generally; to amend certain titles of the O.C.G.A. so as to correct certain cross-references and make conforming changes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB388/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33190","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290389,"bill_number":"HR422","title":"Fiscal impact standards; tax exemption or credit amendment; require comply - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to require the enactment of general law fiscal impact standards and to require that any general bill or resolution that enacts or amends a tax exemption or tax credit complies with such fiscal impact standards unless two-thirds of the members of the General Assembly vote in a roll-call vote to waive such requirement for such bill or resolution; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Committee on Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR422/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33194","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290410,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"Georgia-grown farm products; promote production, purchase, and consumption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to promote the production, purchase, and consumption of Georgia-grown farm products; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Agriculture, so as to provide for food procurement procedures and materials that encourage and facilitate the purchase of Georgia-grown food by state agencies and institutions; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the operation of school gardens and farms; to provide for a farm to school program to promote the sale of Georgia-grown farm products to county and independent school districts in this state; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB367/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33137","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290417,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"Motor vehicle registration records; persons to receive certificate of title; add authorized persons","description":"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 add certain persons to those authorized to receive motor vehicle registration records; to add certain persons to the list of persons authorized to receive motor vehicle certificate of title records; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB357/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33125","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290431,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"Georgia Lottery Corporation; net proceeds equal 35 percent of lottery proceeds; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the lottery, so as to require the net proceeds of the Georgia Lottery Corporation to equal at least 35 percent of the lottery proceeds each fiscal year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB363/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33132","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290435,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Sumter County Board of Education and School Superintendent; revise and restate the law","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Sumter County board of education and school superintendent; to provide for a change in the number of members of the board and the districts from which they are elected; to provide for eligibility, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for a chairperson and vice chairperson; to provide for compensation; to provide for appointment of the school superintendent; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the Voting Rights Act; to repeal a specific former Act and Acts amendatory thereto; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB154/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33158","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290460,"bill_number":"SR250","title":"BOMA Day; declare February 28","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Building Owners and Managers Association-Atlanta and declaring February 28, 2011, as BOMA Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR250/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33165","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290463,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Child Abuse; expand mandatory reporting of child abuse; provide for definitions","description":"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 expand mandatory reporting of child abuse; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB164/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33183","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290466,"bill_number":"SR252","title":"Flory, Nate; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nate Flory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR252/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33174","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290469,"bill_number":"SR248","title":"Black and Ethnic Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television, and Arts Awards; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Black and Ethnic Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television, and Arts Awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR248/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33163","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290501,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"Agricultural Water Supply Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for agricultural water supply protection; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative purposes; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, so as to regulate interbasin transfers of water; to change certain provisions relating to permits for withdrawal, diversion, or impoundment of surface waters generally and for farm uses, coordination with water plans, restrictions, and monitoring, recording, and reporting water withdrawals; to change certain provisions relating to a policy statement for comprehensive state-wide water management planning, guiding principles, and requirements of plans; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB368/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33138","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290502,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"Bonds; release unclaimed bonds one year after surety released; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorization of posting of cash bonds generally, furnishing of receipt to person posting bond, recordation of receipt of bond on docket, and disposal of unclaimed bonds, so as to provide for the release of unclaimed bonds one year after surety is released; to provide for notice to the officer in possession of the cash bond; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB372/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33142","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290505,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"Hemophilia Advisory Board Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to health, so as to create the Hemophilia Advisory Board; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for duties, reporting, membership, and the selection of officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB378/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33160","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290506,"bill_number":"SR244","title":"Beall, Mrs. Jane Simpson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Jane Simpson Beall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR244/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33122","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290514,"bill_number":"HR419","title":"Motor fuels sales tax; appropriated to provide public-use airports; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that an amount equal to the state sales and use tax collected on sales of motor fuels for the purpose of propelling motor vehicles on the public roads of this state not otherwise exempted by general law shall be appropriated for all activities incident to providing and maintaining an adequate system of regional public-use airports in this state; to authorize the General Assembly to appropriate and direct the use of such funds by general law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR419/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33182","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290526,"bill_number":"SR253","title":"McCorkle, Mr. Don; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Don McCorkle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR253/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33176","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290530,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"Burke County; board of commissioners; provide staggered terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"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 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3804), so as to provide for staggered terms for the members of such board of commissioners; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB358/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33126","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290534,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Elections; identification of campaign communications, advertising, and literature; provide certain requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to provide certain requirements for the identification of campaign communications, advertising, and literature; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Veto V6","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB163/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33179","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290536,"bill_number":"HR410","title":"Martin, Jenny Beth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jenny Beth Martin, outstanding Georgia citizen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR410/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33149","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290569,"bill_number":"SR251","title":"Fraternal Order of Police Day; recognize March 2","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fraternal Order of Police for its outstanding service to the law enforcement officers of this state and recognizing March 2 as Fraternal Order of Police day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR251/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33167","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290572,"bill_number":"HR420","title":"Tax allocation; communications services tax; directly to counties - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the direct allocation to counties, municipalities, and school systems of a portion of the proceeds of a state-wide tax on communications services rather than the deposit of such portion in the general fund of the state treasury and that such general law may preempt the field of taxation of communications services and prohibit any local taxes, fees, or charges thereon or the enforcement of ordinances or agreements requiring payment of such local taxes, fees, assessments, or other charges on communications services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Committee on Special Joint Committee on Georgia Revenue Structure","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR420/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33192","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290589,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"Prescription drugs; pharmacist include prescription drug retail price on receipt; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prescription drugs, so as to provide for legislative intent; to provide that every retail pharmacist shall include the normal retail price or the wholesale acquisition price of an outpatient prescription drug on the receipt for that prescription drug; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB361/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33130","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290592,"bill_number":"HR415","title":"Petite, Mr. Thomas David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Thomas David Petite; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR415/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33154","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290606,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"Sales and use tax; manufactured single-family structures; change imposing and collecting","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, collection, and assessment of sales and use tax, so as to change the manner and method of imposing and collecting such taxes on certain manufactured single-family structures; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB383/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33185","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290607,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"Revenue and taxation; limit property valuation increases; provide moratorium","description":"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 an additional moratorium period during which valuation increases of property shall be limited; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for the authority for this Act; to provide for procedures, conditions, limitations, and exclusions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB381/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33180","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290615,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"Criminal cases; state has right of direct appeal; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal or certiorari by the state in criminal cases, so as to authorize the state to have the right of direct appeal rather than seeking a certificate for immediate review when a defendant's motion for new trial or extraordinary motion of new trial is granted; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB390/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33195","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290617,"bill_number":"SR255","title":"Boe, Colonel Eric; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Eric Boe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR255/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33198","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290618,"bill_number":"SR254","title":"Griffis, Mr. William I.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William I. Griffis on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR254/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33196","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":290619,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"Monticello, City of; municipal elections; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act repealing an Act incorporating the City of Monticello and granting a new charter to the City of Monticello, approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2683), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3779), so as to provide for municipal elections; to provide for terms for the mayor and council; to provide for staggering of such terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB391/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33197","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291492,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"Hiawassee, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Hiawassee ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB393/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33204","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291493,"bill_number":"HR438","title":"Kate's Club's inaugural Grief Awareness Day; March 1, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kate's Club for its outstanding service to youth and recognizing March 1, 2011, as Kate's Club's inaugural Grief Awareness Day, a day for the entire community to support the thousands of grieving children in Georgia, shine a light on the issue, and share resources available for healing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR438/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33257","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291494,"bill_number":"SR258","title":"Healthy Kids Challenge Day; recognize March 3","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Healthy Kids Challenge program and recognizing March 3, 2011, as Healthy Kids Challenge Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR258/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33210","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291500,"bill_number":"HR431","title":"Doukas, Mr. Peter G.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Peter G. Doukas and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR431/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33249","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291502,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"Suwanee, City of; term vacant upon election to another office; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to create a new charter for the City of Suwanee,\" approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3729), as amended, so as to provide that the term of any elected city official shall be declared vacant upon the occupant of such office qualifying for election to another office; to provide that municipal officers shall be elected by majority vote; to provide for applicability; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB410/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33239","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291527,"bill_number":"HR435","title":"Legislative Fellows Program for Pakistan; commend & invite participants to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Legislative Fellows Program for Pakistan and inviting program participants to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR435/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33254","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291542,"bill_number":"SR263","title":"Citizens' Redistricting Commission; provide legislative/congressional reapportionment; independent, nonpartisan commission instead of General Assembly-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that legislative and congressional reapportionment shall be done by an independent, nonpartisan commission instead of the General Assembly; to provide for the establishment of such commission; to provide for the qualifications and appointment of members of such commission; to provide for the filling of vacancies on the commission; to provide for powers, duties, responsibilities, and resources for such commission; to provide for guidelines for reapportionment; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR263/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33221","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291543,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Adoption; require home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child; recommend placement; definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to adoption, so as to require a home study by an evaluator prior to the placement of a child into the home of adoptive parents by a third party who is neither a stepparent nor a relative and for such study to recommend placement; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to surrender or termination of parental or guardian's rights where a child is to be adopted by a third party; to change provisions relating to the filing and contents of a petition for adoption; to change provisions relating to the timing of an adoption hearing, the required records, and filing; to change the contents of the form used for surrender of rights for adoption; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB172/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33225","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291553,"bill_number":"HR443","title":"St. Pius X High School; history; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the history of St. Pius X High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR443/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33262","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291576,"bill_number":"HR428","title":"2010 Milton High School boys lacrosse team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 Milton High School boys lacrosse team on its 2010 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR428/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33246","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291577,"bill_number":"HR436","title":"Ford, Colt; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Colt Ford and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR436/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33255","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291585,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"Income tax returns; contributions to Georgia's Pre-K Program; authorize","description":"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 income tax returns and information, so as to authorize taxpayers to make certain contributions through the income tax payment and refund process to \"Georgia's Pre-K Program\"; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB406/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33235","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291628,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"Payment of taxes; population bracket under 2010 census; update","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the payment of taxes to county in which returns are made and penalty on delinquent tax payments in each county of this state having a population of not less than 590,000 nor more than 660,000, so as to update the population bracket so that it remains applicable to such counties under the 2010 census; to specify the counties in which certain special provisions apply to the payment of certain taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB407/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33236","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291641,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"Income tax; film, video, or digital productions; revise credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of income taxes, so as to revise and change the income tax credit with respect to qualified film, video, or digital productions; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB392/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33199","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291666,"bill_number":"HR440","title":"DeLong, Staff Sergeant John Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Staff Sergeant John Michael DeLong; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR440/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33259","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291693,"bill_number":"HB400","title":"Water resources; Tennessee River interbasin transfer restrictions; exempt withdrawals","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to water resources, so as to exempt water withdrawals from a certain portion of the Tennessee River basin from restrictions on interbasin transfers of water; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB400/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33217","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291715,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"Fulton County; Board of Education pensions and retirement; correct typographical errors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 2, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 528), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 19, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4004), so as to correct certain typographical errors; to amend certain provisions so as to comply with the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 and the federal Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB398/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33215","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291718,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"Peachtree Corners, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Peachtree Corners; 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 other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB396/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33207","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291738,"bill_number":"HR445","title":"Ransom, Mr. Kristoffer Ronald; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Kristoffer Ronald Ransom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR445/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33264","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291750,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"Student health; automated external defibrillators; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health of students, so as to require automated external defibrillators in all schools; to require certain trained personnel in such schools; to provide for certain reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB408/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33237","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291764,"bill_number":"HR430","title":"Jones, Joey; U.S. Marine Sergeant; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending United States Marine Sergeant Joey Jones and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR430/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33248","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291774,"bill_number":"HR423","title":"Hugh Carroll Butler Memorial Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Hugh Carroll Butler and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR423/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33208","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291786,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Bibb County; ad valorem taxes; provide homestead exemption; POST certified law enforcement officers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Bibb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for POST certified law enforcement officers who are residents of that county; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB169/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33212","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291792,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"Macon, City of; ad valorem taxes; provide homestead exemption; POST certified law enforcement officers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Macon ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for POST certified law enforcement officers who are residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB170/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33214","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291805,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; criminal records; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to change provisions relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses; to change provisions relating to inspection, purging, modifying, or supplementing of criminal records; to provide for a definition; to amend Code Section 5-6-34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, so as to provide for a cross-reference; to amend Code Section 15-11-83 of the O.C.G.A., relating to when a child may be fingerprinted or photographed and confidentiality of information, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB402/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33231","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291810,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"Presidential Eligibility Assurance Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to enact the \"Presidential Eligibility Assurance Act\"; to state legislative intent; to define terms; to provide that no person shall be eligible for placement on any ballot as a candidate for President or Vice President unless the Secretary of State shall have received and approved adequate evidence of such person's eligibility for election to such office; to provide what constitutes adequate evidence of eligibility and provide for the time and manner of presentation of such evidence; to provide for review by the Secretary of State; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB401/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33230","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291829,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"Fayette County; probate court judge nonpartisan elections; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Fayette County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB411/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33240","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291834,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"Annexation; deannexation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation pursuant to an application by 100 percent of the landowners, so as provide for deannexation of property previously annexed; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to require a plan for services by municipalities prior to annexation; to provide for the appointment of a special master; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB394/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33205","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291846,"bill_number":"HR437","title":"African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem (Hebrew Israelite Community); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem (Hebrew Israelite Community); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR437/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33256","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291862,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Rules of the Road; dedicate the Georgia Move-Over law in memory of Spencer Pass","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to dedicate the Georgia Move-Over law in memory of Spencer Pass, a HERO operator with the Georgia Department of Transportation who was tragically killed after being hit by a passing truck while he was helping a motorist on the side of Interstate Highway 85 in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 31, 2011; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB168/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33222","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291865,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Citizens' Redistricting Commission; create; membership; duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to apportionment of House of Representatives and Senate and qualifications of members, so as to create the Citizens' Redistricting Commission; to provide for its membership and its duties; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB175/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33227","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291880,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"Health care facilities; regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; to provide for procedures and criteria; to provide for requirements for medication aides; to revise provisions relating to personal care homes; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide changes for purposes of consistency and conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB405/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33234","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291890,"bill_number":"SR262","title":"Will to Live Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Will to Live Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR262/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33226","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291903,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"Veterinarians; application for license; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing and registration of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, so as to revise certain provisions as to the application for a license to practice veterinary medicine; to provide for a waiver under certain circumstances; to revise certain provisions as to the scheduling and administration of examinations for veterinary technicians; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB409/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33238","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291912,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB415/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33272","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291941,"bill_number":"HR425","title":"Public funding of social services; religious or faith based organizations; allow - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, in a manner consistent with the United States Constitution, so as to prevent discrimination in the public funding of social services by allowing religious or faith based organizations to receive public aid, directly or indirectly, for the provision of such services; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR425/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33241","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291967,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"Income tax credits; low-emission vehicles; change definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for low-emission vehicles, so as to change the definition of low-emission vehicle for purposes of qualifying for such credit; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB404/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33233","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291978,"bill_number":"HR447","title":"Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; cooking team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending Mr. Jerry Carney, Mr. Wallace Mathis, Mr. Rusty Slade, Mr. Eli Tinsley, Mr. Zack Wade, and the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR447/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33267","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291982,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"Health Care Compact; adopt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB177/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33253","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291996,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"State purchasing; business owned by disabled veterans; provide preference","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchasing, so as to provide for a specified preference for qualified business enterprises owned and controlled by disabled veterans in awarding certain types of state contracts; to define certain terms; to provide for determination of such preference; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for qualification and certification of such business enterprises; to provide for certain offenses and punishments; to provide for rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB395/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33206","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":291998,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"Tax credit; research and development by business enterprise; remove limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credit for qualified research expenses, so as to remove certain limitations on the use of a tax credit for research and development by a business enterprise; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB412/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33243","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292016,"bill_number":"SR264","title":"Delta Air Lines; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Delta Air Lines on its 70th anniversary as the hometown airline of Atlanta, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR264/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33229","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292025,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"Hancock County; create board of elections and registration; powers and duties; definitions; composition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hancock County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB173/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33220","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292054,"bill_number":"HR449","title":"Banks, Effie Belle Patterson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Effie Belle Patterson Banks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR449/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33268","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292075,"bill_number":"HR433","title":"Clinch County High School football team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Clinch County High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class A State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR433/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33251","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292095,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Open and Public meetings; authorize all agencies to conduct meetings by teleconference under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings to be open to the public, limitation on action to contest agency action, recording, notice of time and place, access to minutes, and telecommunications conferences, so as to authorize all agencies to conduct meetings by teleconference under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB176/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33228","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292098,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Employment Security; any such benefit shall be reduced by a benefit received from a public retirement system","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-8-193 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to determination of weekly unemployment compensation benefit, so as to provide that any such benefit shall be reduced by a benefit received from a public retirement system; to define a certain term; to provide for a method of calculation; to provide for consideration of any employee contribution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB167/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33203","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292131,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Bibb County; ad valorem taxes; provide homestead exemption; POST certified law enforcement officers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Bibb County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the full amount of the assessed value of the homestead for POST certified law enforcement officers who are residents of that school district; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB171/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33219","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292147,"bill_number":"SR256","title":"Birdsong, Honorable Kenneth Wilson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Kenneth Wilson Birdsong; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR256/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33200","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292157,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"Georgia Aviation Authority; revise duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Aviation Authority, so as to revise the duties of the Georgia Aviation Authority; to provide for the transfer of certain personnel, aircraft, and other assets from the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to transfer certain personnel, assets, and liabilities of the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide the department with certain authority and duties with regard to aviation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB414/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33271","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292163,"bill_number":"HR429","title":"Boston, Mr. Ralph Harold \"Hawkeye\"; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Ralph Harold \"Hawkeye\" Boston and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR429/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33247","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292169,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Jails; require all jails to participate in federal Department of Homeland Security's Secure Communities initiative","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jails, so as to require all jails to participate in the federal Department of Homeland Security's Secure Communities initiative; to require certain jurisdictions to enter into memorandums of agreement with the federal government under Section 287(g) of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act; to provide sanctions for failure to do so; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB174/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33223","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292179,"bill_number":"HR439","title":"Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Day; March 2, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2011, as Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR439/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33258","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292181,"bill_number":"HR446","title":"Saxon, Miss Jenna Brooke; Georgia Watermelon Queen; 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Jenna Brooke Saxon, 2011 Georgia Watermelon Queen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR446/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33265","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292182,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Insurance; extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers/facilities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to extensively revise the requirements for continuing care providers and facilities; to revise definitions; to provide for enforcement powers of the Commissioner of Insurance; to revise provisions relating to annual disclosure statements; to revise requirements for continuing care agreements; to provide extensive requirements for disclosure statements; to provide for specific financial requirements; to provide for supervision, rehabilitation, and liquidation of a continuing care provider facility; to revise provisions relating to penalties for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB166/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33201","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292190,"bill_number":"HR441","title":"Georgia Free Clinic Network Day; March 16, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Free Clinic Network and its member clinics and recognizing March 16, 2011, as \"Georgia Free Clinic Network Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR441/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33260","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292200,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"Corporations; name and address registration with Secretary of State; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to require the registration with the Secretary of State of the names and addresses of persons having responsibility for managing the business of limited partnerships and limited liability companies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB399/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33216","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292208,"bill_number":"SR261","title":"American Red Cross Month; recognize March 2011","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the American Red Cross and recognizing March, 2011, as American Red Cross Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR261/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33224","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292253,"bill_number":"HR448","title":"Burge, William J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William J. Burge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR448/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33266","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292255,"bill_number":"SR260","title":"Leadership Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leadership Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR260/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33213","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292275,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"State government; open meetings and records; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to comprehensively revise the provisions of law regarding open meetings and open records; to provide definitions relating to open meetings; to provide for the manner of closing meetings; to provide for open meetings; to provide for remedies for improperly closing meetings; to provide for exceptions and exemptions; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to conform certain cross references; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-17","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB397/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33209","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292280,"bill_number":"SR257","title":"Blake, Jr., Mr. Otis D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Otis D. Blake, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR257/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33202","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292315,"bill_number":"SR259","title":"Marietta Police Chief Dan Flynn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marietta Police Chief Dan Flynn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR259/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33211","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292331,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Health Care Facilities; regulation/licensing of assisted living communities; procedures/criteria","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care facilities, so as to provide for the regulation and licensing of assisted living communities; to provide for procedures and criteria; to provide for requirements for medication aides; to revise provisions relating to personal care homes; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide changes for purposes of consistency and conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB178/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33269","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292334,"bill_number":"HR434","title":"Columbus Day at the Capitol; recognize and invite officials to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2011, as Columbus Day at the state capitol and inviting Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, Mr. Carmen Cavezza, Mr. Mike Gaymon, and Mr. Bob Jones to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR434/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33252","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292340,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"Income tax credits; qualified businesses and limitations; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for certain qualified investments for a limited period of time, so as to revise certain provisions related to qualified businesses and limitations related to income tax credits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB403/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33232","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292357,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"Surplus line insurance; revise law","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of surplus line insurance, so as to revise the surplus line insurance law in Georgia; to provide for definitions; to change provisions of the authorization of procurement of surplus line insurance; to change certain provisions related to the duties of the broker prior to placing insurance; to revise licensing provisions for resident and nonresident surplus line producers; to change applicability provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB413/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33270","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292385,"bill_number":"HR426","title":"House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia Departments and Agencies Regarding Businesses Owned by Minorities and Women; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia Departments and Agencies Regarding Businesses Owned by Minorities and Women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR426/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33242","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292389,"bill_number":"HR424","title":"Tennessee River basin withdrawal; feasibility study; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the performance of a feasibility study of the withdrawal, storage, and distribution of waters from a certain portion of the Tennessee River basin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR424/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33218","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292399,"bill_number":"SR265","title":"State-Local Government Mandate Review; create joint study committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on State-Local Government Mandate Review; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR265/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33244","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292401,"bill_number":"HR442","title":"Jenkins, Mrs. Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Ashley Jenkins on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR442/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33261","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292425,"bill_number":"HR444","title":"Turk, Mr. Hugh K.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Hugh K. Turk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR444/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33263","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292435,"bill_number":"HR432","title":"Cherokee Rose Foundation; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cherokee Rose Foundation and proclaiming February, 2011, Cancer Screening and Early Detection Month in Georgia and inviting the Cherokee Rose Foundation to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR432/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33250","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292449,"bill_number":"HR427","title":"2010 Milton High School girls lacrosse team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 Milton High School girls lacrosse team on winning their fifth State Championship in six years and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR427/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33245","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292458,"bill_number":"HR455","title":"Everton, Tyler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler Everton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR455/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33292","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292470,"bill_number":"SR267","title":"Toth, Ms. Christine; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Christine Toth, Sprayberry High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR267/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33315","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292473,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund; death benefit for members; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 14 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefits, disability benefits, and spouses' benefits under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund, so as to provide for a death benefit for active and retired members; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB424/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33297","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292485,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Controlled Substances; authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; definitions; requirements","description":"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 authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations by the State Board of Pharmacy; 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 prescriptions through a remote automated medication system; to provide that a remote automated medication system shall not be considered a vending machine for certain purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB180/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33274","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292486,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"Oglethorpe County; county surveyor; provide appointment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Oglethorpe County; to provide for the appointment of a county surveyor by the governing authority of the county; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB418/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33283","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292499,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Education; school health nurse programs; revise provisions","description":"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 revise provisions relating to school health nurse programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB183/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33280","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292501,"bill_number":"SR266","title":"Alexander, Jared M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jared M. Alexander; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR266/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33281","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292502,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"Foreclosure; time of delivery of notice of proceedings; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreclosure in general, so as to change the time for the delivery of a notice of the initiation of foreclosure proceedings; to provide, under certain circumstances, for an opportunity, prior to foreclosure, for a debtor to cure a foreclosure and bring the debt current by making all past due payments along with any late fees and charges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB419/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33284","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292528,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"Controlled substances; possession of and sale of pseudoephedrine drugs; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of controlled substances, so as to change provisions relating to possession of substances containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine and restrictions on sales of products containing pseudoephedrine; to provide for real-time tracking of sales of products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB437/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33317","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292534,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"Elections; identification of campaign advertising; provide requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to provide certain requirements for the identification of campaign communications, advertising, and literature; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB417/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33282","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292548,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Local Government; clarify authority of counties/municipalities corporations to enter into such contracts; guaranteed energy savings performance contracts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-91-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to public works construction projects, so as to define \"public works construction\"; to amend Chapter 37 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed energy savings performance contracts, so as to clarify that the authority of counties and municipal corporations to enter into such contracts is in addition to and does not change or conflict with any otherwise existing authority to enter into such contracts; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to government units entering into guaranteed energy savings performance contracts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB182/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33278","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292558,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"Local Government Infrastructure Financing Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide for comprehensive regulation of local government infrastructure financing; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative purposes; to provide for definitions; to create the Local Government Infrastructure Financing Authority and the County Infrastructure Financing Authority; to provide for members, qualifications, officers, meetings, and procedures; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of each authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB429/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33303","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292561,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"Evidence; spousal privilege in criminal proceedings; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privilege under the rules of evidence, so as to change provisions relating to spousal privilege in criminal proceedings; to provide certain exceptions to the general rule of privilege; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB422/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33295","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292564,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"Education; annual program on United States Constitution; require","description":"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 for elementary and secondary students under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to require an annual educational program on the governing principles of the United States Constitution by all elementary and secondary schools receiving state funds; 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 require an annual educational program on the governing principles of the United States Constitution by all colleges and universities receiving state funds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB425/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33298","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292566,"bill_number":"HR458","title":"Community Health, Department of; collect data on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the growing incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in this state and encouraging the Georgia Department of Community Health to pass regulations requiring the collection of data relating to incidents of this disease in this state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR458/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33311","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292585,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"Fair and Orderly Administration of Capital Punishment Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the \"Fair and Orderly Administration of Capital Punishment Act\"; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to habeas corpus procedure for persons under sentence of state court of record, so as to provide time frames for filing briefs and orders in petitions challenging for the first time state court proceedings resulting in a death sentence; to change certain provisions relating to petitions challenging for the first time state court proceedings resulting in a death sentence; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB430/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33304","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292586,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Early Care/Learning; provide emergency closure; upon death of a minor or certain circumstances; definitions; procedures","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to provide for emergency closure of an early care and education program upon the death of a minor or certain circumstances; to revise definitions; to provide for certain procedures; to provide for hearings; to provide for contesting a closure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB185/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33279","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292595,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"Menlo, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Menlo; 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, 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 for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB436/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33313","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292619,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"Annexation of territory; additional method for municipalities; provide","description":"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 provide an additional method of annexation for certain municipalities; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB428/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33302","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292620,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Teachers/School Personnel; provide requirements for reduction in force policies; sanctions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to termination, suspension, nonrenewal, demotion, or reprimand of teachers and other school personnel, so as to provide requirements for reduction in force policies; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB184/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33277","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292621,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"Food; manufacture of sale of food containers or products with bisphenol-A; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of certain food containers or products in containers which contain bisphenol-A; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB431/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33305","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292632,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"State Financing and Investment Commission; give preference to in-state construction; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-17-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Financing and Investment Commission, so as to provide that the construction division of the commission shall give preference to in-state materialmen, contractors, builders, architects, and laborers when such preference does not impair quality and cost considerations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB433/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33307","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292634,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"Traffic offenses; driving under the influence; first time conviction; require ignition interlock device","description":"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 that a person convicted for the first time of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs may be ordered to have a certified ignition interlock device installed and maintained; to provide that failure to do so shall result in a three-year suspension of such person's driving privileges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB427/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33301","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292635,"bill_number":"HR457","title":"Sergeant Jerry Bagley Memorial Bridge; Ware County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the service of Sergeant Jerry Bagley and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR457/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33310","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292644,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"Criminal procedure; plea of mental incompetency; change provisions","description":"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 change provisions relating to the proceedings upon a plea of mental incompetency to stand trial; to provide for definitions and the use of consistent terminology; to provide for a bench trial for competency proceedings; to provide for maximum commitment to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities under certain circumstances; to amend the \"Crime Victims' Bill of Rights\" so as to change provisions relating to victim notification from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB421/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33294","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292660,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"Social workers; requirements for licensure; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to revise a definition; to revise provisions relating to requirements for licensure in social work; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB434/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33308","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292661,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the \"Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act,\" so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB426/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33300","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292663,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"Labor and industrial relations; employees use sick leave for immediate family care; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to labor and industrial relations, so as to allow employees to use sick leave for the care of immediate family members; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions to take leave; to provide that retaliatory actions are unlawful; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB432/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33306","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292664,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; revise nursing education requirements for licensure as a registered nurse; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 26 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act,\" so as to revise the nursing education program requirements for licensure as a registered nurse; to revise certain provisions relating to the requirements for registered professional nurses in nontraditional nursing education programs; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Committee Unfavorably Reported","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB187/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33299","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292679,"bill_number":"HR459","title":"Professional Standards Commission; rule change on advance degree certificate upgrades; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the Georgia Professional Standards Commission rule change on certificate upgrades for advanced degrees that come from providers that meet established quality standards and for degrees that are in a field for which the Professional Standards Commission offers a certificate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR459/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33312","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292680,"bill_number":"SR268","title":"Hernandez, Nadine; 2011 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nadine Hernandez, Sprayberry High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR268/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33316","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292682,"bill_number":"HR451","title":"Wood, Richard E. & Sarah E.; 50th wedding anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard E. and Sarah E. Wood on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR451/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33288","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292684,"bill_number":"HB420","title":"Counties; redistrict themselves following decennial census; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which is reserved, so as to authorize county governing authorities under certain conditions to redistrict themselves by ordinance or resolution following each decennial census; to provide for procedures; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB420/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33286","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292690,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"Unfair trade practices; certain residential contractors insurance claims; violations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to unfair trade practices, so as to provide that certain acts by residential contractors as they relate to insurance claims shall be considered violations of unfair trade practice; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain contractual requirements; to prohibit rebate or other compensation as inducement for an insured to enter into an agreement; to provide for notice language; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB423/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33296","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292695,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"Driving Under the Influence; convicted have ignition interlock device installed; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, so as to require persons convicted to have an ignition interlock device installed; to amend Code Section 42-8-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to court ordered installation of ignition interlock devices, so as to make it applicable to all convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB435/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33309","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292703,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"Labor organizations; collective bargaining by public employees; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to membership in labor organizations, so as to prohibit collective bargaining by public employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Industrial Relations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB416/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33276","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292706,"bill_number":"HR454","title":"MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR454/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33291","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292708,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Radiographers, Radiation Therapists; provide for licensing; regulate; medical imaging/radiation therapy procedures; diagnostic or therapeutic purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, physician assistants, and other related professions, so as to provide for licensing of radiographers, radiation therapists, and nuclear medicine technologists; to regulate the practices of performing medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes; to provide penalties for violations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB179/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33273","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292719,"bill_number":"HR450","title":"YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; commend and invite participants to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly and inviting the Youth Assembly's governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and the president pro tempore to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR450/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33287","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292722,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Deer Farming; provide for regulation of alternative livestock farming; authorize/regulate private harvest-hunt preserves","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, so as to revise certain provisions relating to deer farming; to provide for regulation of alternative livestock farming; to authorize and regulate private harvest-hunt preserves; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"Senate Third Read Lost","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB188/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33314","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292728,"bill_number":"HR453","title":"Sanders, Mr. Larry; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Larry Sanders on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR453/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33290","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292755,"bill_number":"HR452","title":"John Marshall Law School; faculty; staff; students; Board Chairman; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the faculty, staff, students, and Board Chairman Dr. Michael C. Markovitz of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR452/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33289","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292756,"bill_number":"HR456","title":"Flory, Nate; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nate Flory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR456/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33293","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292764,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Attorney General; prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for crimes and offenses and the Attorney General, respectively, so as prohibit contingent compensation under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to the Attorney General's authorization to employ private counsel; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Act 725","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB181/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33275","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":292766,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Fire Protection/Safety; consolidate primary state fire protection/safety services within a single agency; establish Department of Fire Safety","description":"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 establish the position of fire safety commissioner; to establish the Department of Fire Safety; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to and provide consistency with the transfer of certain functions from the Commissioner of Insurance to the fire safety commissioner; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Department of Public Safety, so as to designate the fire safety commissioner as a member of the Board of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB186/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33285","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293373,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Education; provide students at Georgia Military College; eligible for HOPE grants","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE grant at a branch of the Technical College System of Georgia, so as to provide that students at Georgia Military College shall be eligible for HOPE grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB194/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33389","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293379,"bill_number":"SR283","title":"Clary, Caitlin Breanne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Caitlin Breanne Clary of the University of West Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR283/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33336","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293382,"bill_number":"HR465","title":"Hollingsworth, William Glenn; Ms. Shari Spokes; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending William Glenn Hollingsworth, Franklin County High School's 2011 STAR Student, and Ms. Shari Spokes, Franklin County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR465/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33378","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293384,"bill_number":"SR292","title":"Beasley, Katherine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Katherine Beasley of Georgia Southern University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR292/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33345","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293385,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"Public health and morals; cruelty to animals; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding offenses against public health and morals, so as to change certain provisions regarding the offense of cruelty to animals; to provide a definition; to clarify provisions relating to the elements of the offenses of cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB440/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33355","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293397,"bill_number":"SR272","title":"Long, Keri; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Keri Long of Valdosta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR272/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33323","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293416,"bill_number":"HR463","title":"Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR463/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33375","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293420,"bill_number":"SR304","title":"Little, Clinton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Clinton Little of Dalton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR304/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33365","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293422,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Personnel Administrative; comprehensive review of each state employment position","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to personnel administration, so as to provide for a comprehensive review of each state employment position; to provide for a comparison of such salaries with the industry standard for such position; to provide for an evaluation of each employee as to his or her fitness to perform the job; to provide for an evaluation of each employing unit in state government to determine its efficiency in the use of personnel and its efforts to eliminate unproductive workers; to provide for a report; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB197/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33393","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293428,"bill_number":"SR287","title":"Jonah, Gerald; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Gerald Jonah of South Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR287/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33340","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293429,"bill_number":"HR464","title":"Jewish Heritage Month; September, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September, 2011, as Jewish Heritage Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR464/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33377","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293433,"bill_number":"HR460","title":"Coach Billy Henderson Interchange; Bibb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of Coach Billy Henderson and dedicating an interchange in his name; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR460/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33362","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293436,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"Property; foreclosure; provide definitions; change multiple provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to provide for security deposits when residential rental property has been foreclosed upon; to change provisions relating to judgments and writs of possession; to provide for a definition; to provide for rights and remedies of tenants when their rental property has been foreclosed upon; to provide for notices to tenants who reside in property being foreclosed upon; to change provisions relating to sales made on foreclosure under power of sale; to prohibit wrongfully inducing a tenant to vacate property being foreclosed upon; to provide for specified civil damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB445/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33367","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293439,"bill_number":"SR280","title":"Brock, Janet; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Janet Brock of Albany State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR280/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33333","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293448,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Stockbridge, City of; form of government; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Stockbridge, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4359), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the form of government of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia; to revise, restate, and modernize certain provisions of said Act; to revise certain provisions related to the powers and duties of the mayor; to revise certain provisions related to vetoes; to provide for the office of city administrator and establish powers and duties of said position; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Disagrees House Amend/Sub","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB189/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33318","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293461,"bill_number":"SR297","title":"Spencer, David Vaughn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar David Vaughn Spencer of Gainesville State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR297/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33350","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293464,"bill_number":"SR284","title":"Barron, Stephanie C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Stephanie C. Barron of Atlanta Metropolitan College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR284/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33337","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293468,"bill_number":"SR293","title":"Henry, Michael Owen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Michael Owen Henry of East Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR293/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33346","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293474,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreclosures on personalty, so as to enact the \"Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act\"; to provide for definitions; to provide for foreclosure rescue consultants and firms to be bonded; to provide for the application of certain state consumer protection laws to foreclosure rescue transactions; to provide that unfair foreclosure rescue transactions are unlawful and void; to provide for remedies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB447/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33369","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293480,"bill_number":"SR295","title":"Wilkes, Mr. Trenton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Trenton Wilkes, Madison County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR295/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33348","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293483,"bill_number":"SR294","title":"Holcomb, Jennifer M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jennifer M. Holcomb of Gordon College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR294/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33347","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293497,"bill_number":"SR308","title":"William Austin Atkins, Sr. Bridge; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring William Austin Atkins, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR308/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33370","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293500,"bill_number":"SR301","title":"Ulmer, James C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar James C. Ulmer of Bainbridge College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR301/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33358","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293505,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"Elderly and disabled adults; financial service employees guard against fraud; clarify immunity","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to clarify the immunity of financial service employees acting in good faith to seek information to guard against fraud against elderly and disabled adults; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB446/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33368","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293509,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"Elections; incumbent qualify for reelection as independent without petition; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections generally, so as to provide that an incumbent may qualify for reelection as an independent candidate or as the candidate of a political body without filing a nomination petition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB439/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33331","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293514,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Motor Vehicle Reparations; change definitions of medical payments coverage","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-34-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle reparations definitions, so as to change the definition of medical payments coverage; 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 liens to apply to claims; to change certain provisions regarding perfecting a lien; to change certain provisions regarding notice; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB192/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33390","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293516,"bill_number":"SR281","title":"Wilder, Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Andrew Wilder of Darton College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR281/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33334","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293532,"bill_number":"SR273","title":"Carden, Lindsey Brooke; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Lindsey Brooke Carden of Georgia Highlands College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR273/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33324","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293535,"bill_number":"SR274","title":"Gerena, Adriana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Adriana Gerena of Clayton State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR274/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33325","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293538,"bill_number":"SR311","title":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; urged to carefully consider the safety aspects; El Paso Corporation to transport liquefied natural gas","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to carefully consider the safety aspects of allowing El Paso Corporation to transport liquefied natural gas through Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR311/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33386","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293539,"bill_number":"SR298","title":"Schmidt, Elizabeth J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Elizabeth J. Schmidt of North Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR298/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33351","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293540,"bill_number":"HR467","title":"Carter, Brett; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brett Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR467/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33380","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293542,"bill_number":"SR282","title":"Browning, Amanda D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Amanda D. Browning of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR282/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33335","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293545,"bill_number":"HR469","title":"St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church; 50th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR469/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33382","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293548,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Georgia Capitol Museum; transfer the operation from the Secretary of State to the Board of Regents; add provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state flag, seal, symbols, and language, so as to add provisions relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum; to provide for the transfer of the operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the Secretary of State to the board of regents; to provide for powers and duties of the board of regents with respect to the museum; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Capitol Museum and the Capitol Art Standards Commission, so as to repeal and reserve Part 1, relating to operation of the Georgia Capitol Museum by the Secretary of State and so as to change the membership of the Capitol Art Standards Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB190/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33364","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293555,"bill_number":"SR270","title":"Wuertz, Theresa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Theresa Wuertz of Georgia State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR270/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33320","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293560,"bill_number":"SR302","title":"Middleton, Sakina C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Sakina C. Middleton of Savannah State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR302/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33361","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293570,"bill_number":"HR468","title":"Cox, Ms. Karen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Karen Cox for her outstanding work in the field of education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR468/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33381","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293581,"bill_number":"SR271","title":"Vold, Emily; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Emily Vold of Columbus State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR271/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33321","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293592,"bill_number":"SR275","title":"Barker, KaMeesha Felice; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar KaMeesha Felice Barker of Georgia Southwestern State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR275/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33326","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293593,"bill_number":"SR296","title":"Zagoria, David C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar David C. Zagoria of Kennesaw State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR296/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33349","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293607,"bill_number":"SR299","title":"Alcorn, DeWayne P.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar DeWayne P. Alcorn of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR299/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33353","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293608,"bill_number":"HR470","title":"Prostate Cancer Awareness Day; March 14, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Prostate Cancer Pledge and recognizing Monday, March 14, 2011, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR470/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33383","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293611,"bill_number":"SR277","title":"Arena, Michael C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Michael C. Arena of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR277/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33328","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293613,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"Brantley County; board of education; provide for nonpartisan elections for such members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Brantley County,\" approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3937), as amended, so as to provide for nonpartisan elections for such members; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB195/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33391","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293614,"bill_number":"SR290","title":"Townsend, Miriam H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Miriam H. Townsend of Augusta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR290/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33343","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293616,"bill_number":"SR306","title":"Smith, Mr. David R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. David R. Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR306/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33322","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293625,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Jury Composition Reform Act of 2011; provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, jury lists","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15, 16, 21, 40, 45, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, crimes and offenses, elections, motor vehicles and traffic, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a modernized and uniform system of compiling, creating, maintaining, and updating jury lists in this state; to modernize terminology in Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to juries; to remove nonmechanical procedures relative to selecting persons for jury service; to change eligibility requirements for grand jurors; to amend the O.C.G.A. so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 12 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB191/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33372","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293639,"bill_number":"SR269","title":"Georgia Women of Achievement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Women of Achievement and the 2011 honorees Lillian Gordy Carter, Mary Francis Hill Coley, and May duBignon Stiles Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR269/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33319","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293644,"bill_number":"SR286","title":"Kirkland, Carla; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Carla Kirkland of Waycross College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR286/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33339","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293654,"bill_number":"SR278","title":"Lesniewski, Victor Adam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Victor Adam Lesniewski of the Georgia Institute of Technology on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR278/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33329","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293679,"bill_number":"SR300","title":"Faal, Jonelle P.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jonelle P. Faal of Georgia Gwinnett College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR300/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33354","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293682,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"Heard County Water Authority; compensation of members; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Heard County Water Authority, originally known as the Franklin-Heard County Water Authority, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4613), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4139), so as to change provisions relating to compensation of members of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB444/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33360","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293685,"bill_number":"SR307","title":"Macon Day; observe March 3","description":"A RESOLUTION welcoming citizens and public officials from Macon and Bibb County and observing March 3, 2011, as Macon Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR307/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33352","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293690,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"Setoff debt collection; debts owed to public housing authorities; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to setoff debt collection, so as to authorize a setoff of certain debts owed to public housing authorities; to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB450/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33396","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293693,"bill_number":"SR314","title":"Hammock, Lieutenant John Ellis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant John Ellis Hammock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR314/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33395","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293700,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"Hall, Gainesville, Buford School Districts; educational tax; continue","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the continuation of an alternative method of distribution of the net proceeds of the sales and use tax for educational purposes authorized under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution among the Hall County School District, City of Gainesville School District, and City of Buford Independent School District; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB442/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33357","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293711,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"Multiple-party accounts; definition include preneed service entities; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 7-1-810, relating to definitions relative to multiple-party accounts, so as to provide a definition of the term \"person\" to include entities registered to provide preneed services; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB449/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33385","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293712,"bill_number":"SR288","title":"Yang, Tracy Jane; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Tracy Jane Yang of The University of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR288/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33341","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293714,"bill_number":"SR305","title":"Lowery, Alexander K.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Alexandra K. Lowery of Middle Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR305/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33366","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293715,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"Speed detection devices; rehabilitation centers obtain permit for use; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-14-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, containing definitions relative to speed detection devices, so as to allow certain rehabilitation centers to obtain permits for using such devices; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB443/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33359","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293716,"bill_number":"SR309","title":"Glover, Jr., Rev. Dr. Walter L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Walter L. Glover, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR309/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33374","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293722,"bill_number":"SR285","title":"Castellano, Lila H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Lila H. Castellano of Macon State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR285/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33338","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293723,"bill_number":"HR466","title":"Healthy Kids Challenge Day at the state capitol; March 3, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Healthy Kids Challenge program and recognizing March 3, 2011, as Healthy Kids Challenge Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR466/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33379","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293724,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"Elections; independent candidates have additional qualifying period; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections generally, so as to provide that independent candidates shall have an additional qualifying period; to change the time for filing of nomination petitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB438/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33330","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293736,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Private Home Care Providers; revise definition; exclude from the definition contractual arrangements with independent contractors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to private home care providers, so as to revise the definition of private home care provider to exclude from the definition contractual arrangements with independent contractors; to change certain provisions concerning certain employees; to revise exempt services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB196/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33392","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293738,"bill_number":"SR279","title":"Yonz, James M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar James M. Yonz of Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR279/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33332","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293740,"bill_number":"SR289","title":"Jackson, Patrick Alexander; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Patrick Alexander Jackson of Medical College of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR289/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33342","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293741,"bill_number":"SR303","title":"Ali, Maisa Sulchi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Maisa Sulchi Ali of Armstrong Atlantic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR303/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33371","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293743,"bill_number":"SR276","title":"Sharpe, Shanah Karen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Shanah Karen Sharpe of Fort Valley State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR276/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33327","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293746,"bill_number":"HR461","title":"Education, Department of and Professional Standards Commission; develop educator ethics course; direct","description":"A RESOLUTION directing the Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Professional Standards Commission to cooperatively develop a course on educator ethics to include information on the official Georgia Code of Ethics for educators and have as one area of emphasis best practices for administering state mandated tests; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR461/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33363","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293751,"bill_number":"HR462","title":"Ward, Mr. Hines; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Hines Ward and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR462/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33373","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293757,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Civil Practice; update administrative provisions; reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for persons under sentence of state court of record, so as to update administrative provisions relating to the reimbursement to counties for habeas corpus costs; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB193/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33388","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293766,"bill_number":"SR313","title":"Bass, Mr. Blake; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Blake Bass on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR313/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33394","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293768,"bill_number":"SR310","title":"Glover, Dr. Beverly A. Williams; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Beverly A. Williams Glover; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR310/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33376","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293771,"bill_number":"SR312","title":"Savannah, Ga; Charleston, South Carolina; endorse efforts to deepen the ports","description":"A RESOLUTION endorsing the efforts to deepen the ports in Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR312/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33387","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293778,"bill_number":"SR291","title":"Carter, Albert F.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Albert F. Carter of College of Coastal Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR291/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33344","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293780,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; educational tourist attractions throughout state; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to provide legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide that the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority shall develop criteria for designating educational tourist attractions throughout this state which honor members of the hall of fame; to provide for criteria governing the design and placement of signs to be erected on public land recognizing such tourist attractions; to provide for rules and regulations by the State Transportation Board; to amend Code Section 32-6-76 of the O.C.G.A., relating to restrictions on directional signs generally, so as to authorize directional signs to such tourist attractions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB448/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33384","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":293802,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"Attorney General; authorization to employ private counsel; provide requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Attorney General, so as to provide for certain requirements relating to the Attorney General's authorization to employ private counsel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB441/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33356","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294391,"bill_number":"SR331","title":"Franklin County High School Boys Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Franklin County High School boys basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR331/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33429","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294398,"bill_number":"SR332","title":"Ulrich, Ms. Deborah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Deborah Ulrich, Marietta Middle School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR332/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33467","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294401,"bill_number":"SR316","title":"McDuffie/Warren County Forestry Unit; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the McDuffie/Warren County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2010 Northern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR316/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33410","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294402,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Education; revise the age of mandatory education; provide a waiver","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the \"Dropout Deterrent Act\"; to provide for a short title; to amend Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school attendance in elementary and secondary education, so as to revise the age of mandatory education; to provide for a waiver; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB208/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33457","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294403,"bill_number":"SR327","title":"Georgia Institute of Technology; celebrate 50 years of matriculation of African American students","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating 50 years of matriculation of African American students at the Georgia Institute of Technology; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR327/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33420","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294410,"bill_number":"SR321","title":"Chamblee Middle School; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Chamblee Middle School on winning the 2011 PAGE Academic Bowl for Middle Grades State Finals; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR321/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33416","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294412,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"Psychiatric Advance Directive Act; enact","description":"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 a means for a competent adult to control either directly through instructions written in advance or indirectly through appointing an agent to make mental health care decisions on behalf of such person according to a written psychiatric advance directive; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide for standards and limitations with respect to psychiatric advance directives; to provide for the responsibilities and duties of physicians and other mental health care providers and agents under psychiatric advance directives; to provide a statutory psychiatric advance directive form; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB460/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33452","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294414,"bill_number":"SR317","title":"Emanuel County Forestry Unit; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Emanuel County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2010 Southern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR317/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33411","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294415,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"Presidential preference primary; date and publishing of candidates list; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating presidential preference primary, so as to provide for the date of the presidential preference primary; to provide for the submission of the names of candidates and the publishing of such list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB454/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33403","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294416,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"Instruments conveying interest; transfers of security instruments; include","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 14-5-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to execution of instruments conveying interest in real property or releasing security agreements, so as to include transfers of security instruments within the ambit of the Code section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB465/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33460","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294421,"bill_number":"SR328","title":"W.T. (Travis) Duke Memorial Bridge; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of W.T. (Travis) Duke and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR328/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33425","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294422,"bill_number":"HR488","title":"Year of Golf in Georgia; 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 2011 as the Year of Golf in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR488/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33449","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294426,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"Dawsonville Airport Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Dawsonville Airport Authority; to provide for a short title and legislative findings; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership and the appointment of members of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, duties, powers, and compensation; to provide for vacancies, organization, meetings, and expenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for the powers of the authority; to provide for revenue bonds and their form, signatures thereon, negotiability, sale, and use of proceeds from such sales; to provide for interim documents and for lost or mutilated documents; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB453/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33399","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294427,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Insurance; provide that certain individuals who collect/input data; automated claims adjudication system are exempt from licensure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Annotated, relating to licensing of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide that certain individuals who collect and input data into an automated claims adjudication system are exempt from licensure; to provide for definitions; to change certain resident independent adjuster license requirements; to add certain nonresident independent adjuster license requirements; to provided for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB203/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33427","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294429,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"Limited licenses; insurance coverage on self-service storage; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-23-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limited licenses, so as to provide for the sale of individual insurance coverage by limited licensees on personal property stored in self-service storage facilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB463/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33455","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294434,"bill_number":"HR487","title":"Collard Green Festival; Port Wentworth, Georgia; 14th annual; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 14th annual Collard Green Festival in Port Wentworth, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR487/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33448","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294445,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; enact; regulate the performance of abortions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the \"Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act\" and regulate the performance of abortions in conformity therewith; to amend Code Section 16-12-141, relating to when abortion is legal, so as to make a conforming amendment and provide that any abortion not in conformity with the Act shall constitute a criminal offense; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to enact the Act as a part of said title; to define terms; to state legislative findings; to require a determination of gestational age prior to abortion; to prohibit abortion after a certain gestational age; to provide for exceptions under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB209/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33458","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294447,"bill_number":"HR474","title":"Emanuel County Forestry Unit; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Emanuel County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2010 Southern Unit of the Year and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR474/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33434","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294451,"bill_number":"SR329","title":"Wright, Kenneth Dale; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kenneth Dale Wright; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR329/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33426","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294454,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"Georgia Commission on Family Economic Security; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia Commission on Family Economic Security; to provide for a short title; to provide for a legislative purpose; to provide for membership to such commission; to provide for certain requirements for membership to such commission; to provide for certain procedures regarding such commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB458/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33407","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294456,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Elections; definitions; cover all disabilities in providing assistance in voting","description":"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 definitions; to cover all disabilities in providing assistance in voting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB198/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33402","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294458,"bill_number":"HR489","title":"Professional Learning Rules Task Force; establish","description":"A RESOLUTION directing the State Board of Education to revise its professional learning rules; to establish a Professional Learning Rules Task Force; to provide written guidance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR489/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33432","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294465,"bill_number":"HR473","title":"McDuffie/Warren County Forestry Unit; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the McDuffie/Warren County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2010 Northern Unit of the Year and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR473/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33433","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294475,"bill_number":"SR318","title":"Civil Air Patrol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR318/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33412","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294477,"bill_number":"HR492","title":"Professional Standards Commission; establish certification renewal rules; direct","description":"A RESOLUTION directing the Professional Standards Commission to establish certification renewal rules that require the impact of professional learning on educator performance and student learning and to establish a task force; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR492/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33465","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294482,"bill_number":"HR491","title":"Education; develop performance based coaching programs; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION strongly encouraging the development of performance based coaching programs that are designed for principals and district administrators to impact school-wide improvement by developing the organizational culture and the capacity of other educators to improve teaching and learning; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR491/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33464","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294483,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"Public assistance; random drug testing of recipients; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for public assistance, so as to require random drug testing for recipients of certain public assistance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB464/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33459","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294490,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Personal Fitness Trainers; provide licensure; definitions; establish Georgia Board of Fitness Trainers","description":"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 personal fitness trainers; to provide for definitions; to establish the Georgia Board of Fitness Trainers and provide for its composition; to provide for qualifications, terms, and vacancies of members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB204/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33431","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294494,"bill_number":"SR330","title":"Franklin County High School Girls Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Franklin County High School girls basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR330/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33428","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294496,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Henry County; board of commissioners; terms of office; change method of filling vacancies","description":"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 April 4, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5232), and by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4159), so as to provide for terms of office; to change the method of filling vacancies; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB201/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33422","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294497,"bill_number":"HR472","title":"Claude A. Bray, Jr. Highway; City of Manchester, Georgia; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the achievements of Claude A. Bray, Jr., and dedicating a road in his name; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR472/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33401","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294500,"bill_number":"HR471","title":"Defense of Marriage Act; United States Congress defend challenges to constitutionality; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that the federal Defense of Marriage Act is defended against all challenges as to its constitutionality in the courts of this nation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR471/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33400","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294503,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Torts; provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; definitions; wrongful death of an unborn child","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for liability for violations of laws relating to abortion; to provide for definitions; to provide for the wrongful death of an unborn child; to provide for immunity under certain circumstances; to provide for witness testimony and evidence; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB210/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33461","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294507,"bill_number":"HR483","title":"Lampros, Bruce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bruce Lampros; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR483/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33444","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294512,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"Coin operated amusement machines; limit on number allowed at location; exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-17-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on percent of monthly gross retail receipts derived from certain coin operated amusement machines, monthly verified reports, issuance of fine or revocation or suspension of license for violations, and submission of electronic reports, so as to provide an exception from a limitation on the allowable number of such machines at the same location; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB462/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33454","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294516,"bill_number":"SR320","title":"Duff, Mr. Jarvis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jarvis Duff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR320/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33414","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294522,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Motor Vehicle; require policies that prohibit law enforcement officers from impermissibly using race/ethnicity in determining whether to stop a vehicle","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require policies that prohibit law enforcement officers from impermissibly using race or ethnicity in determining whether to stop a vehicle; to require annual training of law enforcement officers on impermissible uses of race and ethnicity in stopping vehicles; to require law enforcement officers to document the race, ethnicity, and gender of a driver and passengers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB205/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33430","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294524,"bill_number":"SR325","title":"Powell, Mr. Alwyn Vernon \"AV\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Alwyn Vernon \"AV\" Powell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR325/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33419","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294525,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Insurance; Commissioner shall have authority to impose penalties; licensed under Title 33; certain violations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department and Commissioner of Insurance, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall have the authority to impose penalties on persons who are or should have been licensed under Title 33 for certain violations; to provide for orders of restitution; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB199/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33408","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294531,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Henry County Governmental Services Authority; add airport facilities with the definition of the term \"authority\"; modify powers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to create the Henry County Governmental Services Authority,\" approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4014), so as to add airport facilities within the definition of the term \"authority\"; to modify and clarify the powers of the authority; to provide for the issuance of refunding revenue bonds; to modify the investments authorized for moneys of the authority; to expand the purpose of the authority to include providing public airports and landing fields; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB202/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33423","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294539,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Henry County; office of judge of the Probate Court; nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the Probate Court of Henry County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB200/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33421","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294540,"bill_number":"HR484","title":"Lewis, Tamla; Commissioner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commissioner Tamla Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR484/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33445","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294545,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"Education; student transportation; revise provisions","description":"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 a provision relating to student transportation; to authorize local boards of education to use vehicles other than school buses for the transport of students to and from school related activities; to provide for minimum requirements; to provide for insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB452/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33398","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294547,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"Energy Independence and Rate Payer Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to natural gas competition and deregulation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the universal service fund; to provide a short title; to provide for the creation and maintenance of the fund from the proceeds of the sale, lease, or operation of certain facilities; to provide for certain payments to the fund; to provide for commission approval of certain sales and leases; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB451/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33397","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294548,"bill_number":"HR481","title":"Carter, Lillian Gordy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Women of Achievement and 2011 honoree Lillian Gordy Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR481/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33442","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294549,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"Hahira, City of; councilmembers reside in district; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Hahira, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 951), as amended, particularly by a home rule amendment filed with the Office of the Secretary of State January 24, 2011, so as to provide that councilmembers shall reside in their respective districts for a period of at least 12 months immediately prior to election and shall continue to reside in such district during his or her period of service; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB466/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33462","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294551,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"City of College Park Water and Sewer Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of College Park Water and Sewer Authority and to provide for the membership of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority payable from the revenues, tolls, fees, fines, charges, and earnings of the authority, contract payments to the authority, and other moneys pledged therefor and authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues, tolls, fees, fines, charges, and earnings of the authority for the payment of such revenue bonds; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB459/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33450","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294557,"bill_number":"SR322","title":"Daylight Saving Time; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Daylight Saving Time; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR322/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33415","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294559,"bill_number":"HR486","title":"Nease, Mr. Lawton M., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Lawton M. Nease, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR486/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33447","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294563,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"Controlled substances; remote automated medication systems; pharmacists; authorize use","description":"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 authorize the use of remote automated medication systems; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations by the State Board of Pharmacy; 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 prescriptions through a remote automated medication system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB457/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33406","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294564,"bill_number":"HR478","title":"Woolard, Catheren M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Catheren M. Woolard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR478/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33438","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294575,"bill_number":"SR315","title":"Americus District; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Americus District on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2010 District of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR315/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33409","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294594,"bill_number":"SR319","title":"Coleman, Mr. Willie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Willie Coleman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR319/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33413","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294599,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Wildlife Control Permits; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and permits, so as to change certain provisions relating to wildlife control permits; to prohibit releasing any trapped or transported feral hog into any area that is not fenced to prevent the escape of such feral hog onto the land of another; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB206/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33439","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294604,"bill_number":"SR324","title":"Haney, Mr. Lee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Lee Haney and commending the International Association of Fitness Science; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR324/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33418","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294607,"bill_number":"SR323","title":"Smith, Dr. Thomas; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Thomas Smith and his civic leadership students from Martin Luther King, Jr. High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR323/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33417","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294608,"bill_number":"HR482","title":"Giddens, Dr. Don P.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending native son and Georgia Tech professor Dr. Don P. Giddens upon his retirement as Dean of the College of Engineering; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR482/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33443","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294615,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"Georgia Government Accountability Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the \"Georgia Government Accountability Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-05-07","last_action":"Veto V4","last_action_date":"2012-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB456/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33405","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294616,"bill_number":"HR477","title":"Mary Mac's Tea Room; 65th anniversary; commend and invite staff to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mary Mac's Tea Room in Atlanta, Georgia, on the occasion of its 65th anniversary and inviting the owner and various staff members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR477/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33437","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294623,"bill_number":"SR333","title":"Patel, Yogini; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Yogini Patel, Sprayberry High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR333/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33468","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294632,"bill_number":"HR490","title":"Claude A. Bray, Jr. Bridge; Meriwether County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the achievements of Claude A. Bray, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his name; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR490/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33451","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294633,"bill_number":"SR326","title":"Renewable Energy Industries in Georgia; create joint study committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Renewable Energy Industries in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR326/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33424","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294634,"bill_number":"HR476","title":"Sutherland, Mr. James Eugene \"Gene\", Sr.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. James Eugene \"Gene\" Sutherland, Sr., and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR476/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33436","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294640,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"Unfair trade practices; prohibition against licensees; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-40-25, relating to violations by licensed community association managers, salespersons, associate brokers, brokers, schools, and instructors and sanctions and unfair trade practices, so as to change provisions relating to the prohibition against licensees engaging in unfair trade practices; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB455/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33404","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294641,"bill_number":"HR485","title":"Chattahoochee High School football team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Chattahoochee High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR485/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33446","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294642,"bill_number":"HR480","title":"Howard, May duBignon Stiles; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Women of Achievement and 2011 honoree May duBignon Stiles Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR480/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33441","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294643,"bill_number":"HR479","title":"Coley, Mary Francis Hill; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Women of Achievement and 2011 honoree Mary Francis Hill Coley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR479/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33440","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294648,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"Special license plates; Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, Global War on Terrorism; add veterans","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates for veterans, so as to add veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the Global War on Terrorism; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB468/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33466","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294650,"bill_number":"HR475","title":"Americus District; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Americus District on being named the Georgia Forestry","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR475/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33435","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294652,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Charter Schools; provide certain provisions relating to reprimand of teachers may not be waived pursuant to a charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter schools, so as to provide that certain provisions relating to termination, suspension, nonrenewal, demotion, or reprimand of teachers and other school personnel may not be waived pursuant to a charter; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB207/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33456","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294655,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"Health Care Compact; adopt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to adopt the Health Care Compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB461/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33453","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":294656,"bill_number":"HB467","title":"State government; pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; provide","description":"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 pari-mutuel wagering or betting on horse racing in this state; to provide for the comprehensive regulation of such activities; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Racing Commission; to provide for the membership, terms of office, filling of vacancies, qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the members of such commission; to provide for the legal representation of such commission; to provide for commission staff and employees; to provide for a contingent effective date and repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB467/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33463","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295034,"bill_number":"SR334","title":"Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR334/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33471","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295035,"bill_number":"SR336","title":"Stroud, Mr. Wilfred; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Wilfred R. Stroud; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR336/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33474","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295037,"bill_number":"HR494","title":"Senior Airman Michael J. Buras Memorial Highway; Irwin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the service of Senior Airman Michael J. Buras and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR494/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33480","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295038,"bill_number":"HR497","title":"School systems; adopt policies that prohibit tobacco use; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging local school systems and schools in Georgia to adopt policies that prohibit the use of tobacco on campus and at school facilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR497/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33496","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295039,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Local Government Authorities Registration Act; provide for immunity","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-80-16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Local Government Authorities Registration Act,\" so as to provide for immunity for local government authorities and such authorities' members, officers, agents, and employees; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB221/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33483","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295040,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; certain criminal records restricted from public disclosure; provide","description":"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 the criminal record of a person convicted of a misdemeanor or a nonviolent felony who has been released from custody for a period of two years without a further conviction shall be restricted from public disclosure; to provide for notification to local agencies; to provide for action to enforce such restriction; to provide that a person whose criminal record is restricted shall not be obligated to reveal such prior criminal information; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB478/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33502","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295041,"bill_number":"HR506","title":"C. Lloyd Smith Memorial Parkway; Ellijay, Georgia; Gilmer County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of C. Lloyd Smith and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR506/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33522","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295042,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Drivers' Licenses; repeal code section 40-5-38; diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorder","description":"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 repeal Code Section 40-5-38, relating to the notation on drivers' licenses of a diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorder; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB212/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33473","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295043,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Searches with warrants; issuance of search warrants by judicial officers; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches with warrants, so as to change provisions relating to issuance of search warrants by judicial officers; to provide that no-knock warrants shall not be issued in this state except under limited circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB229/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33506","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295046,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"School buses; video cameras to monitor students; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment of school buses, so as to provide for video cameras for monitoring students on public school buses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB474/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33493","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295047,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Georgia Public Revenue Code; extensively revise provisions; ad valorem tax assessments and appeals from such assessments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Georgia Public Revenue Code,\" so as to extensively revise provisions relating to ad valorem tax assessments and appeals from such assessments; to provide that no execution shall issue while an appeal is pending; to provide a procedure for taxpayers to notify tax officials of errors on their part and for correction of errors; to provide for a notice of excessive increase where a tax assessment is increased by more than a certain percentage; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Report Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB234/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33521","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295048,"bill_number":"HR501","title":"Murphy, Dillon Shane; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dillon Shane Murphy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR501/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33510","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295049,"bill_number":"HR499","title":"WrestleMania XXVII; commend and invite representatives to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending WrestleMania XXVII, recognizing March 30 through April 4, 2011, as WrestleMania Week in Georgia, and inviting representatives of the Atlanta Sports Council, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, and WWE to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR499/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33508","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295050,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Submerged Cultural Resources; permits/authorization to contract; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to submerged cultural resources, so as to change certain provisions relating to permits and authorization to contract for investigation, survey, or recovery operations and renewal and revocation of permits; to provide for investigation, survey, and sales of certain sunken logs to which the state holds title; to provide for administration of such a program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB218/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33489","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295052,"bill_number":"HR504","title":"Wiregrass Georgia Technical College; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wiregrass Georgia Technical College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR504/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33513","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295053,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"Development Authorities Law; include facilities owned by public or private entity; amend definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Development Authorities Law,\" so as amend the definition of the term \"project\" to include facilities owned by a public or private entity or a combination of the two integrated for purposes of trade, commerce, industry, or employment opportunities; to provide that such term includes highway facilities, surface transportation projects, and projects that are related to transportation; to provide for severability in the event a portion of this Act is found to be unconstitutional; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB475/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33494","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295054,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Criminal Offenses; provide for new offense of transmitting a false report; penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related criminal offenses, so as to provide for a new offense of transmitting a false report of a crime; 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.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Insists","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB225/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33499","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295055,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Probation; provide additional offenses for which first offender status shall not be granted","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-8-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation prior to adjudication of guilt, violation of probation, and review of criminal record by a judge, so as to provide additional offenses for which first offender status shall not be granted; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB231/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33518","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295056,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Public Contracts; provide exception to the public works affidavit requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to security and immigration compliance, so as to provide for an exception to the public works affidavit requirement to demonstrate participation in the federal work authorization program for persons who have no employees and do not intend to hire any employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB217/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33488","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295057,"bill_number":"HR503","title":"Harrell, Bobby & Vivian; 50th wedding anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bobby and Vivian Harrell on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR503/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33512","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295058,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Education; declarations of intent/attendance records for home study programs; submitted to Dept. of Education rather than local school superintendents","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory attendance for students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that declarations of intent and attendance records for home study programs are submitted to the Department of Education rather than local school superintendents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB227/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33515","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295059,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Sentence/Punishment; sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice, circumstances and parole; repeal certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice, circumstances, and parole; to provide for sentencing of certain defendants guilty of crimes which target a victim due to the victim's race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin, circumstances, and parole; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for applicability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB228/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33505","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295060,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"Insurance; transition from annual to biennial license renewal; provide","description":"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 the transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB477/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33501","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295061,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"Registered professional nurse; requirements for preceptorship for applicants; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-26-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for licensure as a registered professional nurse, so as to revise requirements for preceptorships for certain applicants; to revise requirements relating to nontraditional nursing education programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB470/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33478","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295063,"bill_number":"SR338","title":"St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Chairman Michael A. Foran; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Chairman Michael A. Foran on the upcoming occasion of the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR338/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33516","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295064,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Mass Transportation; remove the suspension period; use of proceeds from sales/use tax by a public transit system","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, so as to remove the suspension period for the use of proceeds from the sales and use tax by a public transit system; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to exempt certain counties and municipalities from payment of the tax for a specified period; to remove restrictions on the local share of proceeds for districts that are conterminous with a metropolitan planning organization; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB232/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33519","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295066,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Forfeiture Proceedings; interest of an innocent owner; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-14-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forfeiture proceedings, so as to change certain provisions relating to the interest of an innocent owner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB230/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33507","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295067,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"Georgia Health Exchange Authority; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to establish the Georgia Health Exchange Authority; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for a board of directors; to provide for composition, terms, and officers; to provide for powers and duties of the authority; to provide for the Georgia Health Exchange and the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Exchange; to provide for automatic repeal under certain conditions; to provide for a trust fund; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for limited liability; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for accounts and audits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB476/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33500","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295068,"bill_number":"HR502","title":"Cowart, Mr. Kaleb; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Kaleb Cowart; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR502/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33511","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295070,"bill_number":"HR500","title":"Taiwan; relations with the United States; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR500/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33509","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295071,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"Pharmacists; hard copy prescriptions on security paper; define; require","description":"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 require that all hard copy prescriptions be on security paper; to redefine the term \"security paper\" and provide for approval of such paper prior to sale by the State Board of Pharmacy; to provide for exceptions; to provide for rules and regulations; to require identification from persons picking up certain prescriptions; to limit the number of units of Schedule II through Schedule IV drugs which may be obtained through a single prescription; to provide for other related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB469/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33469","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295072,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"DeKalb County; board of education; revise the composition; nonpartisan election","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4536), and by an Act approved March 14, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4192), so as to revise the composition of the board of education; to provide for a referendum and the submission of a question related thereto to the electors of the DeKalb County School District for approval or rejection; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeals; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB226/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33504","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295073,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Inmate Policies; definitions; it is illegal to provide an inmate with wireless handset; penalties","description":"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 provide definitions; to provide that it is illegal to provide or attempt to provide an inmate with a wireless handset; to provide that it is illegal for an inmate to possess, obtain, or attempt to obtain a wireless handset; to provide penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB214/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33498","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295074,"bill_number":"HR498","title":"Georgia Second Chance Reintegration Initiative; bipartisan change; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the initiative known as the \"Georgia Second Chance Reintegrating Initiative\" and expressing a sincere interest in working in a bipartisan manner to bring about change in this state to reduce the rate of offender recidivism; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR498/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33503","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295075,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Juvenile Court; exclusive jurisdiction of superior court; change provisions; certain offenses","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, so as to change provisions related to the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior court for certain offenses; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB224/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33497","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295076,"bill_number":"HR496","title":"Joint Study Committee on State-Local Government Mandate Review; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on State-Local Government Mandate Review; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR496/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33495","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295077,"bill_number":"HR495","title":"Joint Higher Education Finance Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Higher Education Finance Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR495/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33481","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295079,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"Brewpub distribution system; maximum barrels of beer manufactured and sold; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the brewpub exception to the three-tier distribution system, so as to amend the terms and conditions that exist for owners and operators of brewpubs; to increase the maximum quantity of barrels of beer that may be manufactured and sold; to remove that requirement that beer be sold solely in draft form; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB472/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33491","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295080,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"Juvenile arrest and detention; when interim control of children is permitted; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest and detention of juveniles, so as to change provisions relating to when interim control of children is permitted; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an objective written risk assessment, its criteria, and procedure relative thereto; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB471/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33479","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295081,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Board of Regents; provide multiyear lease agreements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Regents, so as to provide for multiyear lease agreements; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB220/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33482","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295082,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Georgia Government Accountability Act; establish; create Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; authorize to review/evaluate state agencies', productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to establish the \"Georgia Government Accountability Act\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to create the Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee; to authorize the committee to review and evaluate state agencies' productivity, efficiency, and responsiveness; to provide for the automatic abolition of certain state agencies contingent upon adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly declaring that the state laws applicable to such agency have been repealed, revised, or reassigned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Report Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB223/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33487","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295083,"bill_number":"HR505","title":"St. Patrick's Day Parade; Savannah, Georgia; members; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Michael A. Foran and the Grand Marshal of the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Walter Crawford on the upcoming occasion of the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR505/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33514","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295085,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; adopt; provide for purpose/policy of said impact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to adopt the \"Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children\"; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purpose and policy of said compact; to define the terminology used in said compact; to provide for applicability; to provide for educational records and enrollment; to provide for placement and attendance; to provide for eligibility; to provide for graduation; to provide for state coordination services; to create the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB219/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33477","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295086,"bill_number":"SR339","title":"St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshal Walter Crawford; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal Walter Crawford on the upcoming occasion of the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR339/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33517","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295087,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Crime Stopper Award Funds; establish; provide awards for information leading to the detection/apprehension of criminal perpetrators","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for payment and disposition of fines and forfeitures, so as to establish local Crime Stopper Award Funds to provide awards for information leading to the detection or apprehension of certain criminal perpetrators; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB213/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33476","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295088,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Insurance Commissioner; authorize insurers to offer individual medical/surgical health insurance policies in Georgia; approved for issuance in selected other states","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual health insurance coverage, so as to provide for legislative intent; to provide definitions; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to authorize insurers to offer individual medical and surgical health insurance policies in Georgia that have been approved for issuance in selected other states; to provide for examinations of such insurers; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB216/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33486","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295089,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"Pawnbrokers; provide limitations regarding certain fees/taxes for pawnbroker transactions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pawnbrokers, so as to provide for limitations regarding certain fees or taxes for pawnbroker transactions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB233/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33520","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295090,"bill_number":"SR335","title":"Huneke, II, Mr. Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Michael Huneke II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR335/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33472","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295091,"bill_number":"SR337","title":"King, Dr. Samuel T.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Samuel T. King on being named Georgia's 2011 Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR337/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33490","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295092,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Medicaid/PeachCare; convert program funds to premium assistance to allow low-income families to participate in private sector health insurance plans","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, so as to convert Medicaid and the PeachCare for Kids Program funds to premium assistance to allow low-income families to participate in private sector health insurance plans; to provide for definitions; to provide for an amended state plan for Medicaid and PeachCare; to designate qualified health benefit plans; to provide for enrollment in a qualified health benefit plan; to provide for premium assistance; to provide for premiums and cost sharing; to provide for an individual incentive program; to provide for employer and group health plan requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB215/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33485","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295093,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"Public School Employees Retirement System; increase employee contribution; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public School Employees Retirement System, so as to provide for an increase in the employee contribution; to provide for an increase in the retirement benefit; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB473/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33492","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295094,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Lead Poisoning Prevention; provide for certain federal regulations copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations","description":"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 provide for certain federal regulations copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations related to such chapter; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB211/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33470","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295095,"bill_number":"HR493","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR493/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33475","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":295096,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; authorize wine tastings; certain conditions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to authorize wine tastings under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB222/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33484","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296171,"bill_number":"HR519","title":"Georgia Downtown Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Downtown Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR519/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33558","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296175,"bill_number":"HB482","title":"Fayette County; qualifications and salary of magistrate court judges; modify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Magistrate Court of Fayette County, approved April 1, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4707), as amended by an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, 4406), so as to modify the qualifications and the salary of the magistrate court judges of Fayette County; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB482/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33533","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296180,"bill_number":"HR510","title":"State government; support nuclear and renewable energy; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Georgia state government to support a policy framework that accelerates the deployment, infrastructure, and production of nuclear and renewable energy in the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR510/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33539","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296189,"bill_number":"SR340","title":"Hodges, Ms. Y'lonne R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Y'lonne R. Hodges; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR340/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33524","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296194,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Mental Health; revise the definition of \"developmental disability\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 37-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to governing and regulation of mental health, so as to revise the definition of \"developmental disability\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB245/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33576","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296196,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"Tax on tobacco products; cigar tax through use of stamps; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco products, so as to provide that any taxes imposed on cigars on or after January 1, 2012, shall be collected and paid through the use of stamps; to provide that the commissioner of revenue shall provide by regulation for stamps to be affixed to cigars prior to April 10, 2012, for which taxes are collected and paid prior to January 1, 2012; to provide for changes throughout the chapter to certain provisions in order to remove references to the collection and payment of taxes on cigars using an alternate method; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB480/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33528","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296202,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Peace Officers' Annuity/Benefit Fund; provide member disabled by injury; entitled to a disability benefit under certain conditions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for disability benefits under the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, periodic examinations, termination of disability benefits, application, hearings, powers of hearing officer, and appeal, so as to provide that a member of such fund disabled by an injury incurred in the line of duty shall be entitled to a disability benefit under certain conditions; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB242/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33572","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296204,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Taxation; provide sales/use taxes shall not apply to amounts paid by transients to travel agents/intermediaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide that sales and use taxes shall not apply to amounts paid by transients to travel agents or intermediaries; to provide that any tax imposed or collected by any municipality or any county on or related to the furnishing of any transient accommodations shall apply solely to amounts actually received by the person or legal entity operating such accommodations and not to amounts paid to travel agents or intermediaries; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB244/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33575","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296207,"bill_number":"HB485","title":"Wildlife control permits; release trapped feral hog into unfenced area; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and permits, so as to change certain provisions relating to wildlife control permits; to prohibit releasing any trapped or transported feral hog into any area that is not fenced to prevent the escape of such feral hog onto the land of another; to provide penalties for violations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB485/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33540","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296224,"bill_number":"SR352","title":"Turkish-American Day at the Capitol; designate March 29","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Turkish-American community in Georgia and the Istanbul Center, for their contributions to diversity, economic well-being, culture, and the quality of life in the state and designating March 29, 2011, as Turkish-American Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR352/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33577","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296226,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"Water and sewer; projects and costs tax; change a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-200 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to water and sewer projects and costs tax, so as to change a certain definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB492/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33547","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296253,"bill_number":"SR342","title":"Gordon Lee High School Softball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon Lee High School softball team on winning the 2010 Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR342/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33530","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296254,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"HOPE; provide that the Georgia Student Finance Commission shall establish amount awarded each year","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide that the Georgia Student Finance Commission shall establish the amount of HOPE scholarship and grants awards each year; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB235/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33537","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296255,"bill_number":"HB484","title":"Gordon County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Gordon County Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority payable from the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, and earnings of the authority, contract payments to the authority, and other moneys pledged therefor and to authorize the collection and pledging of the revenues, tolls, fees, charges, earnings, and contract payments of the authority for the payment of such revenue bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for the separate enactment of each provision of this Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB484/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33535","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296265,"bill_number":"HR511","title":"Walton High School girls tennis team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Walton High School girls tennis team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR511/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33550","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296266,"bill_number":"HR507","title":"Carl Hamrick Memorial Highway; City of Gray; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Carl Hamrick and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR507/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33526","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296269,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Education; provide month for determining eligibility ages; participation in educational programs shall be December","description":"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 the month for determining eligibility ages for participation in educational programs shall be December; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB241/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33569","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296287,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"Medicaid audits; contingency fee audits; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obtaining information for investigations and audits relative to Medicaid, so as to prohibit contingency fee contracts for purposes of conducting investigations and audits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Veto V8","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB489/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33544","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296290,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Drivers' Licenses; persons convicted under the influence; allow certain drivers with suspended licenses; limited driving permits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of drivers' licenses, so as to provide for matters relative to drivers' licenses of persons convicted of driving under the influence; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ignition interlock devices as probation condition, so as to provide the courts with more authority with regard to the availability of ignition interlock device limited driving permits or probationary licenses and habitual violator probationary licenses for drivers convicted of a second DUI; to provide a court the ability to issue a certificate for such permits and licenses; to change provisions relating to proof of compliance with Code Section 42-8-111; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB236/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33554","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296297,"bill_number":"SR348","title":"Clinch County High School Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Clinch County High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR348/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33563","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296301,"bill_number":"SR344","title":"Year of Golf in Georgia; recognize 2011","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 2011 as the Year of Golf in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR344/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33531","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296303,"bill_number":"SR345","title":"General Assembly; authorize to provide limitations by general law; amount of tuition; lottery funded scholarships; Technical College System of Georgia CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize that the General Assembly may provide limitations by general law on the amount of tuition that may be charged to students receiving lottery funded scholarships and grants and attending colleges and universities operated by the board of regents or institutions operated by the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR345/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33538","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296311,"bill_number":"HR516","title":"Sheffield, Mr. Mike; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Mike Sheffield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR516/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33555","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296313,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"Elections; political body and independent candidates file petition for ballot access; remove requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to remove the requirement that political body and independent candidates file nomination petitions in order to gain ballot access; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB494/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33549","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296318,"bill_number":"HR509","title":"Ida Ware Scott Memorial Road; City of Lincolnton; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Ida Ware Scott and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR509/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33536","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296321,"bill_number":"SR353","title":"General Assembly; authorize to impose limits on the amount of tuition; University of System of Georgia; may increase on an annual basis CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to impose limits on the amount that tuition and fees for institutions of the University of System of Georgia may increase on an annual basis; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR353/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33574","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296329,"bill_number":"SR341","title":"Loudermilk, Sara Christiana; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sara Christiana Loudermilk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR341/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33525","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296341,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"Family violence; include inflicting unjustified injury to household animal; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to family violence, so as to provide that acts of family violence shall include inflicting, attempting to inflict, or threatening to inflict unjustified physical injury against a family or household animal; to redefine the term \"family violence\" and make such definition uniform in the several articles of said chapter; to make conforming amendments to other provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB493/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33548","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296348,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"Bulloch County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Bulloch County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB483/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33534","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296359,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"Private home care providers; arrangements with independent contractors; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to private home care providers, so as to revise the definition of private home care provider to exclude from the definition contractual arrangements with independent contractors; to change certain provisions concerning certain employees; to revise exempt services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB479/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33523","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296362,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"Trespassing motor vehicles; regulation and fee charge for tire clamps; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for real and personal property, so as to provide for the regulation of the use of tire clamps on trespassing motor vehicles and charging a fee for the removal of tire clamps on trespassing motor vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB490/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33545","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296369,"bill_number":"SR349","title":"Coca-Cola Company; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coca-Cola Company on its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR349/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33564","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296373,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"Vehicle permits; changes to requirements; allow multitrip permits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits for extra weight and dimensions for loads on vehicles, so as to provide for changes to the requirements for the permits; to allow multitrip permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB487/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33542","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296374,"bill_number":"HR518","title":"Young, Bishop Alfreda W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Alfreda W. Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR518/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33557","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296376,"bill_number":"SR343","title":"Steve Lance Memorial Intersection; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of PFC Samuel Stephens Lance and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR343/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33529","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296380,"bill_number":"SR350","title":"Clergy Day at the Georgia State Capitol; recognize March 14","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of members of the clergy in Georgia and recognizing March 14, 2011, as the tenth annual Clergy Day at the Georgia State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR350/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33565","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296381,"bill_number":"SR346","title":"Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Kidney Transplant Program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Kidney Transplant Program for performing its 500th kidney transplant on January 28, 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR346/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33559","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296386,"bill_number":"HR517","title":"Jenkins, Ms. Cynthia Jackson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Cynthia Jackson Jenkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR517/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33556","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296387,"bill_number":"HR508","title":"Charles Thomas Edwards Memorial Bridge; Jasper and Butts Counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Charles Thomas Edwards and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR508/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33527","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296388,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Handicapped Persons; motorized wheelchair/scooter operated on public ways after dark shall be equipped with reflectors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to handicapped persons, so as to provide that any motorized wheelchair or scooter operated on public ways and sidewalks after dark shall be equipped with reflectors; to provide that any such wheelchairs and scooters sold in this state shall be equipped with reflectors; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB238/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33568","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296394,"bill_number":"HR512","title":"Pope High School wrestling team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Pope High School wrestling team on winning the 2011 Class AAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR512/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33551","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296396,"bill_number":"SR347","title":"Milton Martin Toyota of Gainesville; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Milton Martin Toyota of Gainesville on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR347/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33561","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296401,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"Braselton, Town of; initial terms of office for board members; correct","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the Town of Braselton, approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4100), so as to correct the initial terms of office for board members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB481/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33532","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296404,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"License Plates; unregistered vehicle; presumption of residency under certain circumstances; displaying out-of-state license plate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the operation of an unregistered vehicle or vehicle without current license plate, revalidation decal, or county decal, so as to provide for a presumption of residency under certain circumstances for drivers of vehicles displaying an out-of-state license plate; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB239/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33571","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296407,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"Deposit account fraud; victim authorized to recover costs; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-9-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deposit account fraud, so as to clarify that a victim of deposit account fraud or his or her agent is authorized to recover certain actual costs incurred in collecting for the bad instrument; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB488/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33543","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296412,"bill_number":"HR515","title":"Erez, Shifra Bracha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shifra Bracha Erez, Marietta High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR515/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33553","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296418,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Motor Vehicles; create a new class; personal transportation vehicles; definition; exception; rights/duties of drivers; rules of the road","description":"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 create a new class of motor vehicles to be known as personal transportation vehicles; to provide for a definition; to provide an exception; to provide for rights and duties of drivers of personal transportation vehicles; to provide for rules of the road; to provide for local ordinances regulating personal transportation vehicles; to provide for operation of such vehicles on the public highways; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB240/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33570","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296422,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"Fayetteville, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fayetteville to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB495/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33560","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296424,"bill_number":"SR351","title":"Patrick, James \"Alley Pat\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending James \"Alley Pat\" Patrick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR351/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33567","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296425,"bill_number":"HR513","title":"National Day of the Cowboy in Georgia; July 23, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing July 23, 2011, as National Day of the Cowboy in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR513/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33552","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296426,"bill_number":"HB486","title":"Insurance; prepaid air ambulance service not a contract of insurance; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide that certain membership subscription agreements for prepaid air ambulance service shall not constitute a contract of insurance; to provide that certain actions relating to such agreements shall not constitute the writing of insurance; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB486/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33541","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296427,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Theft; definitions; provide for the offense of organized retail crime; penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to provide definitions; to provide for the offense of organized retail crime; to provide for penalties; to authorize certain inferences; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB243/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33573","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296431,"bill_number":"HR514","title":"Griffis, Mr. William I.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William I. Griffis on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR514/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33562","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296433,"bill_number":"HB491","title":"Controlled substances; certain drug-free zones; adopt and incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-32.6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances or marijuana in, on, or within drug-free commercial zones, so as to adopt and incorporate by reference certain drug-free zones; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB491/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33546","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296434,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Summerville, City of; provide new charter; incorporation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Summerville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality 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 other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB237/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33566","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296977,"bill_number":"HR547","title":"SGT Harold Wiggins Memorial Bridge; Coffee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of SGT Harold Wiggins and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR547/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33634","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296981,"bill_number":"HB505","title":"Alcoholic beverages; three-tier distribution for craft breweries; create exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for the creation of a limited exception to the three-tier distribution of alcoholic beverages for craft breweries; to provide a definition; to provide for an annual license fee for a craft brewery; to provide for the declaration of purpose as to the operation of craft breweries; to provide for rules and regulations to be promulgated and enforced by the Department of Revenue; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB505/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33631","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":296996,"bill_number":"HR541","title":"Koehler, Mr. Don; Georgia Peanut Commission; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Peanut Commission and Mr. Don Koehler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR541/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33620","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297006,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"Adairsville, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Adairsville; 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, 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 for a city manager, mayor, and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB498/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33597","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297022,"bill_number":"SR356","title":"Norris, Officer Mike; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the heroic service of Officer Mike Norris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR356/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33585","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297023,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"Kennesaw, City of; corporate city limits; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3620), as amended, particularly by home rule amendment filed in the office of Secretary of State September 22, 2009 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 4239), so as to change the provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB508/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33637","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297024,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"Electric suppliers; energy saving plans; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3A of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to integrated resource planning for certain electric suppliers, so as to provide for energy savings plans to optimize the use of demand-side capacity options; to provide for requirements; provide for reports and recommendations; to provide for certain editorial changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB497/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33586","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297025,"bill_number":"HB499","title":"Agriculture and water resources; Agricultural Water Conservation Incentive Program; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to change certain provisions relating to the Agricultural Water Conservation Incentive Program of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, so as to provide for application of farm use data for purposes of evaluating the effectiveness of the Agricultural Water Conservation Incentive Program of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB499/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33625","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297026,"bill_number":"HR523","title":"King, Mr. Raymond; president; Zoo Atlanta; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zoo Atlanta and its new president and CEO, Mr. Raymond King, and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR523/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33602","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297044,"bill_number":"HR540","title":"White County High School softball team; 2010; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 White County High School softball team on winning the GHSA Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR540/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33619","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297047,"bill_number":"SR363","title":"Parsons, Jr., Richard Warren; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Warren Parsons, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR363/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33599","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297058,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"Lead poisoning prevention; certain federal regulations; provide","description":"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 provide for certain federal regulations copies, fees, corrective orders, and violations related to such chapter; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB502/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33628","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297062,"bill_number":"SR354","title":"Suddeth, Lauren Alaina; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lauren Alaina Suddeth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR354/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33578","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297063,"bill_number":"HR535","title":"Utley, Mr. Jeffrey A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jeffrey A. Utley on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR535/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33614","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297068,"bill_number":"HR533","title":"Dasher, Mr. James W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James W. Dasher on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR533/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33612","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297074,"bill_number":"HR546","title":"Officer Kathy Cox Memorial Highway; Gordon County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Officer Kathy A. Cox and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR546/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33633","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297075,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"Criminal sale of recorded material; display official rating on video movies; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal reproduction and sale of recorded material, so as to revise provisions relating to the display of an official rating on video movies and require the display of identification for the purchase of video movies under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB504/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33630","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297090,"bill_number":"HB507","title":"Water and sewer projects; costs tax; change a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-200 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to water and sewer projects and costs tax, so as to change a certain definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB507/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33636","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297096,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Waste Management; permits for municipal solid waste landfill sites; significant ground-water recharge area; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to solid waste management, so as to change certain provisions relating to permits for municipal solid waste landfill sites within two miles of a significant ground-water recharge area; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB253/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33595","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297099,"bill_number":"SR360","title":"Waldrop, Nicholas Ryan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas Ryan Waldrop; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR360/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33598","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297107,"bill_number":"HB501","title":"Volunteer Health Care Services Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to enact the \"Volunteer Health Care Services Act\"; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for the voluntary provision of health care services; to provide for the registration of sponsoring organizations; to provide for revocation of registration; to provide for certain prohibitions in insurance contracts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB501/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33627","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297109,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"Insurance; payment or reimbursement of oral chemotherapy; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance generally, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for payment or reimbursement of orally administered chemotherapy at the same reimbursement rate as intravenously administered chemotherapy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB506/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33632","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297119,"bill_number":"SR355","title":"Baldwin County Mayor's Commission on Youth Leadership and the High Achievers Program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Baldwin County Mayor's Commission on Youth Leadership and the High Achievers Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR355/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33584","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297120,"bill_number":"HR531","title":"Port Wentworth, City of; 40th annual Stand up for America Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the City of Port Wentworth's 40th annual Stand up for America Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR531/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33610","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297125,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Adoption; allow court to consider living arrangements; prospective adoptive single parent; petition for adoption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to who may adopt a child, so as to allow a court to consider the living arrangements of the prospective adoptive single parent in rendering a decision on a petition for adoption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Special Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB247/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33581","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297129,"bill_number":"SR357","title":"The Coca-Cola Company; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Coca-Cola Company on its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR357/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33591","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297132,"bill_number":"HR525","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; commend and invite representatives to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., recognizing March 14, 2011, as Delta Day at the state capitol, and inviting representatives of the sorority to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR525/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33604","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297133,"bill_number":"SR358","title":"Dollar, Rev. Taffi; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Taffi Dollar in honor of Women's History Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR358/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33592","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297134,"bill_number":"HB496","title":"Hiltonia, Town of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Hiltonia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality 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 for a mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB496/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33579","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297136,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Professions/Businesses; prohibition against licensees engaging in unfair trade practices; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-40-25, relating to violations by licensed community association managers, salespersons, associate brokers, brokers, schools, and instructors and sanctions and unfair trade practices, so as to change provisions relating to the prohibition against licensees engaging in unfair trade practices; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB250/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33588","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297138,"bill_number":"HR524","title":"Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe H.S. Academic Decathlon Team; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe High School Academic Decathlon Team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR524/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33603","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297142,"bill_number":"HR539","title":"Stopp, Ms. Kelly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Kelly Stopp for outstanding contributions to public education in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR539/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33618","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297145,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; terms of office of members of authority; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 497), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the terms of office of members of the authority; to change provisions relating to vacancies in office; to change provisions relating to removal of members for cause; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB254/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33635","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297161,"bill_number":"SR359","title":"Capitol Arts Standards Commission; urged to authorize placement of a portrait of Mrs. Coretta Scott King","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Coretta Scott King in honor of Women's History Month and urging the Capitol Arts Standards Commission to authorize the placement of a portrait of Mrs. Coretta Scott King on the second floor of the state capitol building alongside the portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR359/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33593","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297168,"bill_number":"SR362","title":"Sanders, Dr. Robert; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Robert Sanders for his contributions to education and politics; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR362/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33596","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297171,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Insurance; transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses; agents, counselors, adjusters; adjustment of licensing fees","description":"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 the transition from an annual renewal to a biennial renewal of licenses of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters; to provide for adjustment of licensing fees as necessary to accommodate biennial licensing; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB251/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33589","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297174,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Retirement; provide an increase in the employee contribution; retirement benefit; conditions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public School Employees Retirement System, so as to provide for an increase in the employee contribution; to provide for an increase in the retirement benefit; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB246/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33580","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297176,"bill_number":"HR520","title":"House Study Committee on Renewable and Sustainable Energy in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Renewable and Sustainable Energy in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR520/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33587","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297183,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"Employment Readiness Program for Georgia's unemployed; establish","description":"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 unemployment compensation benefits, so as to establish the Employment Readiness Program for Georgia's unemployed; to provide for the administration of the program by the Department of Labor; to provide for participation in the Employment Readiness Program by persons receiving extended unemployment compensation benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB500/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33626","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297191,"bill_number":"HR534","title":"Daniel, Ms. Ann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Ann Daniel on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR534/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33613","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297200,"bill_number":"HR527","title":"Diabetes awareness; minority communities; recognize need","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the need to promote diabetes awareness and testing in minority communities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR527/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33606","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297204,"bill_number":"HR536","title":"Driebe, Mr. Charles J. \"Chuck\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Charles J. \"Chuck\" Driebe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR536/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33615","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297207,"bill_number":"HR528","title":"Military personnel; organizations that provide support; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring military personnel and recognizing the organizations that provide valuable support to all our troops; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR528/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33607","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297218,"bill_number":"SR361","title":"Hudgens, Honorable Ralph T.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Ralph T. Hudgens upon his election as Commissioner of Insurance for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR361/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33594","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297219,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Insurance; provide Commissioner shall determine if insurer meets the definition of a reinsurer","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization and general requirements for the transaction of insurance, so as to provide that the Commissioner shall determine if an insurer meets the definition of a reinsurer; to provide for the definition of a reinsurer; to provide for designation on the certificate of authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purpose.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB252/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33590","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297228,"bill_number":"HR538","title":"Scruggs, Ms. Kathleen E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Kathleen E. Scruggs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR538/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33617","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297230,"bill_number":"HR544","title":"Anthony, Patrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patrick Anthony; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR544/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33623","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297235,"bill_number":"HR543","title":"Munsey, Cameron; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameron Munsey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR543/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33622","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297238,"bill_number":"HR537","title":"Holden, Dr. Lynne; Mr. Frank Walker; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lynne Holden, Mentoring in Medicine, Inc., and D.M. Therrell School for Health Sciences and Research's Principal Mr. Frank Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR537/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33616","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297239,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Public Meetings; require notice of meetings of government agencies be posted on agency websites","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to open and public meetings, so as to require that notice of meetings of government agencies be posted on agency websites; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB249/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33583","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297245,"bill_number":"HR542","title":"Wilkinson County Middle School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wilkinson County Middle School on its 2011 High-Flying School Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR542/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33621","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297249,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"State Medical Education Board; abolish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the State Medical Education Board and provide that the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce shall succeed to the powers, rights, and duties of said abolished board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB509/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33640","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297250,"bill_number":"HR532","title":"Lewis, Mrs. Myra commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Myra Lewis on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR532/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33611","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297260,"bill_number":"HR526","title":"Links Day at the state capitol; March 21, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 21, 2011, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR526/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33605","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297267,"bill_number":"HR530","title":"Phillips, Mrs. Verna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Verna Phillips on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR530/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33609","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297272,"bill_number":"HR522","title":"Newton, Cameron Jerrell \"Cam\"; Heisman Trophy; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cameron Jerrell \"Cam\" Newton for his incredible athletic abilities in earning the Heisman Trophy and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR522/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33601","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297273,"bill_number":"HR521","title":"Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Terrell Academy Lady Eagles basketball team on winning their third consecutive GISA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR521/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33600","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297276,"bill_number":"HR529","title":"Tabak, Mrs. Jeanette Oppenheimer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Jeanette Oppenheimer Tabak on the occasion of her 91st birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR529/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33608","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297279,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"Sexual offenses; fund certain medical examinations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 and Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses and victim compensation, respectively, so as to provide for funding of certain medical examinations involved in certain sexual offenses; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB503/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33629","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297287,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Ethics; limit the amount of funds; transferred from one candidate's campaign account to certain other accounts","description":"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 limit the amount of funds that can be transferred from one candidate's campaign account to certain other accounts; to change a certain definition; to prohibit direct or indirect use of contributions for a campaign for a different office; to provide for a cap on the amount of any gift from a lobbyist to any elected official; to provide for certain restrictions on elected officials and certain staff regarding when such officials and staff may work as a lobbyist; to prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts in excess of a certain value to public officers; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB248/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33582","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297289,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Education; public high schools shall provide students, parents, and guardians option; not releasing personal information to military recruiters","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 3 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school students' records, so as to provide that public high schools shall provide students and parents and guardians with the option of not releasing their personal information to military recruiters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB255/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33641","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297292,"bill_number":"HR545","title":"Climmons, Brooks; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brooks Climmons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR545/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33624","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297905,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"Tobacco related objects; blunt wrap regulation; provide definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of cigarettes and tobacco related objects, so as to provide definitions; to provide for the regulation of blunt wraps; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for preemption of certain matters; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB512/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33652","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297964,"bill_number":"SR365","title":"Willis, Ms. Rachel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Rachel Willis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR365/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33639","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":297973,"bill_number":"SR366","title":"McNeill, Mrs. Sheila M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Sheila M. McNeill, past national president of the Navy League of the United States and current president of The Camden Partnership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR366/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33643","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298000,"bill_number":"SR367","title":"WrestleMania Week in Georgia; recognize March 30 - April 4","description":"A RESOLUTION commending WrestleMania XXVII and recognizing March 30 through April 4, 2011, as WrestleMania Week in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR367/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33644","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298004,"bill_number":"SR370","title":"Byrd, Mr. Elmer Robert; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mr. Elmer Robert Byrd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR370/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33648","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298006,"bill_number":"SR368","title":"Drivin' N Cryin' band; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the band Drivin' N Cryin'; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR368/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33645","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298008,"bill_number":"SR364","title":"Ellis, Mrs. Freida Jane Ferguson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Freida Jane Ferguson Ellis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR364/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33638","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298019,"bill_number":"HB513","title":"Life insurance; group life insurance policy to approved groups; allow issuance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to group life insurance, so as to allow the issuance of a group life insurance policy to certain groups as approved by the Commissioner; to remove a participation requirement before the extension of group life policy coverage to dependents of employees or members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB513/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33653","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298026,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"Douglasville, City of; levy an excise tax; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Douglasville 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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB510/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33647","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298038,"bill_number":"SR369","title":"Wadsworth, Mr. Charles; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Charles Wadsworth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR369/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33646","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298048,"bill_number":"HB511","title":"Greenville, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Greenville, Georgia; 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB511/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33649","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298499,"bill_number":"SR382","title":"Brooks, Mr. Grady Evans; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the life and achievements of Mr. Grady Evans Brooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR382/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33676","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298500,"bill_number":"HR563","title":"Dean, Daniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Daniel Dean, Winder Barrow High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR563/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33689","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298502,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"Public utilities; voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable energy; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities, so as to provide for the establishment of voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable energy; to provide for legislative intent and purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for reports, incentives, penalties, and rules and regulations; to provide for a renewable energy credits trading program; to provide for a registry of producers of renewable energy in this state; to amend Code Section 50-23-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions concerning the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to include in the definition of \"project\" renewable energy facilities such that the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority may issue bonds to finance such projects; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB516/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33665","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298503,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"Public utilities; voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable energy; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public utilities, so as to provide for voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable energy; to provide for legislative intent and purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for reports, incentives, penalties, and rules and regulations; to provide for a renewable energy credits trading program; to amend Code Section 50-23-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions concerning the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to include in the definition of \"project\" renewable energy facilities such that the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority may issue bonds to finance such projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB515/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33664","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298505,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Local Government; conduct of directors of local development authorities; modify provisions","description":"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 relative to development authorities, and Code Section 36-62A-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics and conflicts of interest regarding members of development authorities, so as to modify provisions relating to the conduct of directors of local development authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB258/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33709","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298507,"bill_number":"SR373","title":"Rhodes, Mr. Garnett; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Garnett Rhodes on the grand occasion of his 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR373/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33655","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298511,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"Energy purchase; amount of energy provider is required to purchase from generator; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-3-56 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements to purchase energy from a customer generator and safety standards and regulations, so as to change the amount of energy an electric service provider is required to purchase from an eligible customer generator; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB520/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33669","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298512,"bill_number":"HR569","title":"Georgia Rides to the Capitol Day; March 22, 2011; declare","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring Tuesday, March 22, 2011, as \"Georgia Rides to the Capitol Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR569/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33695","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298517,"bill_number":"SR378","title":"Lane, Gregory \"Dalton\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gregory \"Dalton\" Lane; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR378/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33662","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298518,"bill_number":"SR384","title":"Prostate Cancer Awareness Day; recognize March 14","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Prostate Cancer Pledge and recognizing Monday, March 14, 2011, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR384/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33707","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298520,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Local Government; clarify development authorities are authorized to conduct redevelopment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 62A of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to clarify that development authorities are authorized to conduct redevelopment; to modify provisions related to mandatory initial and continuing training for directors and members of development authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB257/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33708","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298523,"bill_number":"HR548","title":"Walton High School girls tennis team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Walton High School girls tennis team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR548/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33654","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298527,"bill_number":"HR571","title":"Raisin, Mr. Saul; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Saul Raisin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR571/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33697","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298529,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"Talking Rock, Town of; elections and terms of mayor and councilmembers; modify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the Town of Talking Rock, approved April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4222), as amended by an Act approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4130), so as to modify provisions relating to municipal elections and the terms of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB517/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33666","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298530,"bill_number":"HB529","title":"Child abuse; mandatory reporting; expand","description":"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 expand mandatory reporting of child abuse; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB529/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33710","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298532,"bill_number":"SR380","title":"SGT Harold Wiggins Memorial Bridge; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of SGT Harold Wiggins and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR380/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33671","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298533,"bill_number":"HR560","title":"Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company; 60th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company on its 60th anniversary in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR560/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33686","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298537,"bill_number":"HR572","title":"Lou Chastain Memorial Bridge; Pickens County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Jimmy (Lou) Chastain and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR572/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33688","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298538,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"Oxford, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Oxford ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB522/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33672","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298539,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"Distilled spirits; free tastings on premises; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to distilled spirits, so as to authorize free tastings of distilled spirits to be conducted on the premises of distillers as a part of educational and promotional distillery tours; to define certain terms; to provide for the conditions under which such consumer tastings may be conducted; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB514/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33659","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298540,"bill_number":"HR559","title":"Leadership Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leadership Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR559/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33685","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298541,"bill_number":"HR553","title":"Sweat, Keith; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Keith Sweat and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR553/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33679","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298542,"bill_number":"HR550","title":"Savannah, City of; consider issuing bonds to support cruise ship terminal; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the City of Savannah to consider issuing bonds to support the development, construction, and implementation of a cruise ship terminal facility in the Savannah Harbor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR550/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33675","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298543,"bill_number":"SR374","title":"Wörlen, Dr. Christine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Christine Wörlen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR374/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33656","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298548,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"Marshal responsibilities; only certified may serve process in court; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commencement of action and service, so as to provide that only a marshal, deputy marshal, or a person certified by marshal to serve process may serve process in a court under the responsibility of a marshal; to provide for qualifications; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB526/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33702","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298549,"bill_number":"SR372","title":"2011 Senate Aides; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2011 Senate aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR372/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33651","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298550,"bill_number":"HR565","title":"White, Casey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Casey White, Apalachee High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR565/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33691","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298553,"bill_number":"SR377","title":"Brown, Janice; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Janice Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR377/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33661","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298555,"bill_number":"SR383","title":"Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe High School Academic Decathlon Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe High School Academic Decathlon Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR383/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33706","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298556,"bill_number":"SR381","title":"U.S. Congress; urged to refrain from cuts to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to refrain from cuts to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR381/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33699","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298557,"bill_number":"HR568","title":"Grindley, George \"Trey\" Howell, III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George \"Trey\" Howell Grindley III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR568/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33694","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298559,"bill_number":"HR549","title":"House Durable Medical Equipment Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Durable Medical Equipment Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR549/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33658","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298560,"bill_number":"HR567","title":"Owen, Dr. Marion; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Marion Owen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR567/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33693","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298561,"bill_number":"HB523","title":"Oxford, City of; city manager-council form of government; change to","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Oxford, Georgia, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4195), so as to change the form of government from a mayor-council form of government to a city manager-council form of government; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB523/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33673","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298562,"bill_number":"HR556","title":"Advancement Via Individual Determination; AVID Day; March 23, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) and declaring Wednesday, March 23, 2011, AVID Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR556/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33682","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298564,"bill_number":"HB525","title":"Personal jurisdiction over nonresidents; domestic relations cases; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-10-91 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the grounds for exercise of personal jurisdiction over nonresidents, so as to clarify provisions relating to domestic relations cases; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB525/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33700","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298565,"bill_number":"SR375","title":"German Consulate; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the German Consulate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR375/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33657","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298566,"bill_number":"HR552","title":"Lassiter High School swim and dive team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lassiter High School swim and dive team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR552/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33678","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298574,"bill_number":"HR558","title":"Vaughn, Reverend Grady B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Grady B. Vaughn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR558/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33684","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298576,"bill_number":"HR555","title":"Turkish-American Day at the state capitol; March 29, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Turkish-American community in Georgia and the Istanbul Center and recognizing March 29, 2011, as Turkish-American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR555/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33681","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298581,"bill_number":"HR561","title":"Exchange Club of Statesboro, Georgia; National Exchange Club; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Exchange Club of Statesboro, Georgia, and the National Exchange Club on 100 years of community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR561/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33687","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298583,"bill_number":"SR376","title":"2009 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year from Gwinnett County; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2009 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year from Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR376/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33660","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298586,"bill_number":"HR570","title":"Rice, Mr. Bob; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bob Rice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR570/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33696","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298587,"bill_number":"HR551","title":"Clergy Day; March 14, 2011; recognize and invite clergy to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of members of the clergy in Georgia, recognizing March 14, 2011, as the tenth annual Clergy Day at the Georgia State Capitol, and inviting members of the clergy to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR551/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33677","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298592,"bill_number":"SR371","title":"2011 Senate Interns; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2011 Senate interns for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR371/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33650","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298597,"bill_number":"SR379","title":"U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Minerals Management Service; urged to include all outer continental shelf planning; five-year plan for offshore development","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Minerals Management Service of the United States Department of the Interior to include all outer continental shelf planning areas in its proposed five-year plan for 2012 through 2017 and to approve the broadest possible five-year plan for offshore development; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR379/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33663","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298599,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"School bus operation; procedure for unloading children under eight years; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-1126 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to written policies and procedures for operation of school buses, so as to require local school systems to establish specific procedures and safety precautions regarding unloading children under eight years of age from a school bus; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB528/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33704","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298602,"bill_number":"HR564","title":"Wilkins, Emily; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emily Wilkins, Winder Barrow High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR564/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33690","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298608,"bill_number":"HB518","title":"Salvage or rebuilt motor vehicles; registered inspectors qualifications; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salvage or rebuilt motor vehicles, so as to provide for qualifications and procedures for registered inspectors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB518/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33667","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298609,"bill_number":"HR562","title":"Ford Retiree Timex Club; 5th annual Christmas banquet; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Ford Retiree Timex Club on the occasion of their 5th annual Christmas banquet; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR562/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33698","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298612,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Criminal Proceedings; provide for consideration of victim's impact statement; following a plea of insanity/mental incompetency","description":"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 insanity and mental incompetency in criminal proceedings, so as to provide for consideration of the victim's impact statement in a commitment hearing proceeding following a plea of insanity or mental incompetency at the time of the crime; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB256/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33642","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298613,"bill_number":"HR566","title":"Still, Thomas Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas Andrew Still; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR566/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33692","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298617,"bill_number":"HB521","title":"Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund; certain employee contribution; reduce","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-14-77 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service for which no credit received for retirement purposes shall be granted under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to reduce the amount of the employee contribution for creditable service for certain prior service as a deputy clerk; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB521/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33670","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298620,"bill_number":"HR557","title":"Smith, Mr. Samuel \"Grady\", Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Samuel \"Grady\" Smith, Sr., on his service to our country; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR557/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33683","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298621,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"Foreclosure; violate federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; provide penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to foreclosure, so as to provide penalties for foreclosures in violation of the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; to provide for compensation for the foreclosed property at fair market value; to provide for damages; to provide for legal fees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB527/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33703","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298623,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"Towns County; ad valorem tax for education; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Towns County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB524/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33674","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298624,"bill_number":"HR573","title":"PFC Don Manac Memorial Bridge; Clinch and Echols Counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the service of PFC Don Manac and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR573/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33701","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298627,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"Motor vehicles; carry stacked ladders more than three high in rack; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions for the uniform rules of the road for motor vehicles, so as to prohibit the carrying of ladders stacked more than three high in a ladder rack; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB519/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33668","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298628,"bill_number":"HR554","title":"World Plumbing Day; March 11, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2011, as World Plumbing Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR554/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33680","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298886,"bill_number":"HR577","title":"Collins Hill High School wrestling team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Collins Hill High School wrestling team on winning the 2011 Team Duals and Traditional Class AAAAA State Championships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR577/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33726","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298887,"bill_number":"HR584","title":"Coach Jim Cavan Memorial Parkway; Upson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Coach Jim Cavan and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR584/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33729","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298888,"bill_number":"HB534","title":"Eligibility requirements; probate court clerks; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-9-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to additional eligibility requirements in certain counties, so as to modify the eligibility requirements; to amend Code Section 15-9-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judges of probate courts as clerks thereof, chief clerk, authority to appoint other clerks, powers of appointed clerks, so as to modify provisions relating to the application of the Code section; to amend Code Section 15-9-120 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for probate courts, so as to modify provisions relating to the definition of probate court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB534/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33718","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298890,"bill_number":"SR388","title":"2011 Georgia Cotton Queens; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2011 Georgia Cotton Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR388/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33721","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298893,"bill_number":"SR386","title":"Roy Parrish Parkway; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Roy Parrish, Jr., and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR386/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33713","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298896,"bill_number":"HB530","title":"Forest Park, City of; remove certain officials from office; change procedure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Forest Park, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4409), as amended, so as to clarify that the mayor is elected at large; to change the procedure to remove certain officials from office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB530/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33714","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298897,"bill_number":"HR582","title":"Snellings, Lieutenant Colonel Frederick D., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Colonel Frederick D. Snellings, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR582/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33731","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298898,"bill_number":"SR391","title":"Jett, Mr. Gordon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Gordon Jett on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR391/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33738","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298899,"bill_number":"SR392","title":"Georgia Rides to the Capitol Day; declare Tuesday, March 22, 2011","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring Tuesday, March 22, 2011, as \"Georgia Rides to the Capitol Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR392/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33737","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298900,"bill_number":"HR576","title":"Milton Martin Toyota of Gainesville; 50th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Milton Martin Toyota of Gainesville on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR576/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33725","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298901,"bill_number":"HR580","title":"Collins Hill High School girls golf team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 Collins Hill High School girls golf team on winning the GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR580/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33730","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298902,"bill_number":"SR390","title":"Kemp, Honorable Brian; Georgia Secretary of State; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Brian Kemp upon his election as Georgia Secretary of State; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR390/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33735","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298903,"bill_number":"HR578","title":"Collins Hill High School boys soccer team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 Collins Hill High School boys soccer team on winning the GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR578/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33727","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298904,"bill_number":"HR581","title":"Hale, Mr. Robert Norman, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert Norman Hale, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR581/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33733","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298907,"bill_number":"HB533","title":"Judicial Retirement System; certain judicial officers transfer funds; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-23-64 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transfer of funds from the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System by judges, solicitors general, or district attorneys and crediting service, so as to provide that such officers and, in addition, juvenile judges shall under certain circumstances be entitled to have funds so transferred and to obtain creditable service; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB533/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33717","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298908,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"War veterans homes; Veterans Service Board establish residency fee; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to war veterans homes, so as to authorize the Veterans Service Board to establish a fee for residency in a facility of the Georgia State War Veterans' Home; to provide for a waiver of fees based on economic need; to provide for rules and regulations; to authorize the acceptance of certain assignment of benefits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB535/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33720","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298909,"bill_number":"SR394","title":"Ford, Elijah Cale; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elijah Cale Ford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR394/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33739","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298911,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Natural Resources, Board of; compensation/reimbursement of members for expenses; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Natural Resources and its officers, meetings, quorum, compensation of members, and reimbursement of members for expenses, so as to change certain provisions relating to compensation and reimbursement of members for expenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB259/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33711","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298913,"bill_number":"HR579","title":"Collins Hill High School softball team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 Collins Hill High School softball team on winning the GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR579/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33728","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298915,"bill_number":"SR389","title":"Deal, Nathan; Governor of the State of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nathan Deal, a former member of the Georgia State Senate, upon his election as Governor of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR389/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33732","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298916,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Courts; clerks shall provide for the scanning and electronic retention of wills; create a registry of powers of attorney executed by elder persons","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-9-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of clerks or probate judges acting as clerks, so as to provide that clerks shall provide for the scanning and electronic retention of wills; to provide that clerks shall create a registry of powers of attorney executed by elder persons; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to provide that any general power of attorney executed by an elder person must be recorded in the probate court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB260/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33740","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298919,"bill_number":"SR395","title":"The Coca-Cola Company; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Coca-Cola Company on its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR395/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33741","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298920,"bill_number":"HR574","title":"Arts Clayton; 25th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Arts Clayton on its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR574/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33723","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298922,"bill_number":"SR396","title":"Links Day; recognize March 21, 2011","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 21, 2011, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR396/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33742","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298924,"bill_number":"HB532","title":"Income tax payments and withholding; tax compensation to entertainers and athletes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment and withholding, so as to provide for the taxability of compensation paid to entertainers and professional athletes; to provide for income tax withholding on such compensation; to provide for withholding without regard to whether an entertainer or professional athlete is considered an employee for other purposes; to provide for applicability and reporting; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB532/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33716","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298926,"bill_number":"HB531","title":"Income tax; taxable nonresident; change definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding income taxes, so as to change the definition of taxable nonresident; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB531/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33715","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298927,"bill_number":"SR385","title":"Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell Memorial Highway; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and service of Floyd C. and Mary McCants Jarrell and dedicating a road in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR385/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33712","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298929,"bill_number":"SR387","title":"Rice, Mr. Bob; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bob Rice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR387/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33719","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298930,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Counties/Municipal Corporations; owner of property against which a notice of code of violation has been sent; fails to correct; subject to daily fine","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide that the owner of real property against which a notice of code violation has been sent who fails to correct such violation within 48 days shall be subject a daily fine; to provide for a lien, creation, and foreclosure; to amend Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to property, so as to provide for a lien against lots by a home owners' association; to provide for the establishment of a postforeclosure registry; to provide for the submission of certain information by the purchasers of real property at a foreclosure sale; to provide for a presumption that such information is valid for all legal notices; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB262/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33736","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298931,"bill_number":"HR575","title":"Compton, Mr. Paul Allen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Paul Allen Compton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR575/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33724","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298933,"bill_number":"SR393","title":"Senate Residential and General Contractors Licensing Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Residential and General Contractors Licensing Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR393/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33746","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298936,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"Public Service Commission; regulate private emergency warning to multipoint systems; provide","description":"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 regulation of private emergency warning point to multipoint systems by the Public Service Commission; to define certain terms; to provide for audits; to provide for immunity from liability for failure to deliver information over an emergency warning point to multipoint system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB536/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33722","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298937,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Licenses Plates; provide special license plate supporting certain prostate cancer related programs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for a special license plate supporting certain prostate cancer related programs for the medically indigent; to dedicate revenue derived from the sale of such special license plates to the Indigent Care Trust Fund as authorized by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(i) of the Constitution; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB261/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33744","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":298938,"bill_number":"HR583","title":"Coca-Cola Company, The; 125th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Coca-Cola Company on its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR583/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33734","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":299341,"bill_number":"HB608","title":"Cobb County State Court; charge technology fee; authorize","description":"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 April 27, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4490), so as to authorize the court to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed, each criminal fine imposed, and each traffic case fined; to specify the uses to which said technology fees may be put; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB608/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34037","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308051,"bill_number":"SR606","title":"Hudon, Cody Randal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cody Randal Hudon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR606/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34382","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308067,"bill_number":"HB629","title":"Hall County Family Connection Network Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Hall County Family Connection Network; to provide for a short title; to provide for findings and determinations; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the network; to provide for the membership of the network; to provide for the organization and meetings of the network; to provide for the purposes for which the network is created; to provide the powers and duties of the network; to provide that the members of the network shall be trustees; to provide for certain exemptions from taxation, levy and sale, garnishment, and attachment; to provide for the court in which actions against the network may be brought; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB629/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34133","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308095,"bill_number":"SR553","title":"Underwood, Dexter; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dexter Underwood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR553/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34244","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308108,"bill_number":"HR987","title":"Greer, Mrs. Jennifer; Model High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Jennifer Greer, Model High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR987/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34508","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308115,"bill_number":"HR1020","title":"Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1020/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34540","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308123,"bill_number":"SR453","title":"Johnston III, Honorable Robert Glenn; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Robert Glenn Johnston III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR453/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33952","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308152,"bill_number":"HB540","title":"Young Harris, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Young Harris ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB540/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33754","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308172,"bill_number":"HB556","title":"Integrity in Public Proceedings Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue bonds, so as to provide a definition; to amend Chapter 15 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public lawsuits, so as to make provisions for claims of opposing parties and intervenors that lack merit under laws relating to public lawsuits, and for the imposition of triple damages in certain cases; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB556/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33801","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308191,"bill_number":"SR464","title":"Jaquish, Ms. Nicole; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Nicole Jaquish, Kennesaw Mountain High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR464/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33962","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308193,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Lumpkin County; provide chief magistrate appoint the clerk of the Magistrate Court of Lumpkin County","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the chief magistrate of Lumpkin County shall appoint the clerk of the Magistrate Court of Lumpkin County; to provide that the clerk's salary is to be fixed by the board of commissioners; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB273/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34084","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308205,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"State Court of Putnam County; concurrent jurisdiction with the Magistrate Court of Putnam County; violations of county ordinances","description":"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), so as to provide that the State Court of Putnam County shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the Magistrate Court of Putnam County regarding violations of county ordinances of Putnam County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB271/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34073","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308251,"bill_number":"HR940","title":"Bellew, Mrs. Cissy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Cissy Bellew, the 2011 T.G. Scott Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR940/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34448","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308255,"bill_number":"HR785","title":"Buford High School football team; 2010; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Buford High School football team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR785/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34198","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308264,"bill_number":"HR678","title":"Schofield, Mr. Derrick D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Derrick D. Schofield on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR678/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33976","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308271,"bill_number":"HR1035","title":"Lefton, Hannah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hannah Lefton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1035/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34574","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308276,"bill_number":"HR596","title":"Liberty Day; March 16, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Liberty Day on March 16th, 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR596/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33777","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308286,"bill_number":"HR794","title":"Miracle's Mile; Miracle Parham Williams; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Miracle's Mile, Miracle Parham Williams, and the many children within the State of Georgia who have left us much too soon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR794/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34216","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308301,"bill_number":"HR746","title":"Vaughn, Casey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Casey Vaughn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR746/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34147","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308323,"bill_number":"SR619","title":"Peeples, Mr. Billy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Billy Peeples; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR619/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34555","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308330,"bill_number":"HR610","title":"Harris Neck Land Trust; pursue return of land from federal government to McIntosh County; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Harris Neck Land Trust as the legal entity pursuing the return of the 2,687 acres of land in McIntosh County from the federal government and supporting these efforts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR610/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33832","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308340,"bill_number":"HB661","title":"Charter schools; personnel comply with public school certification; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter schools, so as to require that professional personnel in charter schools comply with the same certification requirements as professional personnel in the public schools in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB661/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34570","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308364,"bill_number":"HR799","title":"Turner, Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ashley Turner, the 2011 Wells Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR799/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34222","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308376,"bill_number":"HR1085","title":"Wheeler, Professor Jacqueline S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Professor Jacqueline S. Wheeler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1085/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34645","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308395,"bill_number":"HR983","title":"Burnham, Mrs. Leigha; Armuchee High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Leigha Burnham, Armuchee High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR983/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34553","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308425,"bill_number":"HR993","title":"Smith, Kevin; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kevin Smith for being selected as a 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR993/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34514","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308426,"bill_number":"SR418","title":"Abid, Abudakar; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Abudakar Abid, Walton High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR418/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33786","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308428,"bill_number":"HR767","title":"Roberts, Ms. Mary Lou; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Mary Lou Roberts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR767/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34180","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308445,"bill_number":"SR439","title":"Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 142nd anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR439/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33859","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308449,"bill_number":"HB614","title":"Polk County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Polk County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount that will increase in certain years when the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the preceding year's assessed value of such homestead by a certain amount under certain conditions; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB614/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34067","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308465,"bill_number":"HB559","title":"Assault and battery; crimes upon health care workers; increase punishment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the offenses of assault and battery and related offenses, so as to increase the punishment for certain crimes committed upon health care workers in the line of duty; to change provisions relating to assault, aggravated assault, simple battery, battery, and aggravated battery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB559/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33810","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308469,"bill_number":"HB562","title":"Dodge County; commission appoint chief financial officer; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act entitled \"An Act to abolish the office of Treasurer of Dodge County\", approved August 16, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920), as amended; to provide that the county commission is authorized to appoint a chief financial officer and to designate his or her duties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB562/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33819","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308472,"bill_number":"HB623","title":"Buford, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Buford 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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB623/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34114","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308509,"bill_number":"HR871","title":"Bouck, Daniel Lee, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Daniel Lee Bouck, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR871/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34351","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308523,"bill_number":"HR586","title":"United States Congress; F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program; urge refrain cuts","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to refrain from cuts to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR586/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33757","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308526,"bill_number":"HR1002","title":"Bishop, Dr. Eugene M.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Eugene M. Bishop; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1002/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34523","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308527,"bill_number":"HB652","title":"Augusta-Richmond County; advisory referendum election; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for an advisory referendum election to be held in Augusta-Richmond County for the purpose of ascertaining whether the voters of such county desire the governing authority of Augusta-Richmond County to be elected in partisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB652/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34499","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308555,"bill_number":"HR985","title":"Musick, Evan; Pepperell High School's 2011 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Evan Musick, Pepperell High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR985/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34506","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308562,"bill_number":"SR455","title":"Wilkinson County High School Boys Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Wilkinson County High School boys basketball team on winning the 2011 GHSA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR455/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33954","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308598,"bill_number":"HR589","title":"Farm to School Day at the state capitol; March 30, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 30, 2011, as Farm to School Day at the state capitol and commending farm to school programs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR589/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33760","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308603,"bill_number":"HB641","title":"Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to juvenile proceedings; to provide for the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; 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 an appeal procedure when the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services fails to provide aftercare and transitional services to certain children; to provide for the Department of Human Services to provide for performance measures for an independent living skills program; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 11 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB641/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34257","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308642,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Elections; revise disclosure requirements for lobbyists","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officials' conduct and lobbyist disclosure, so as to revise the disclosure requirements for lobbyists to include expenditures made to public employees; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB285/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34492","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308648,"bill_number":"HR803","title":"Georgia School Boards Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia School Boards Association on 60 years of stellar service to local boards of education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR803/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34226","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308653,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Public Authorities; provide certain powers; Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority; video lottery terminals","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public authorities, so as to provide for certain powers for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Authority and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority with regard to video lottery terminals; to provide for the continued funding and operation of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB272/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34074","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308654,"bill_number":"SR564","title":"Keyros, Nickalus Brandon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nickalus Brandon Keyros; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR564/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34261","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308661,"bill_number":"HR867","title":"Chapman, John Carter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Carter Chapman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR867/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34347","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308667,"bill_number":"HB624","title":"Ware County; citizens right to address commissioners; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Ware County, approved March 15, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2237), as amended, so as to provide that citizens of Ware County shall have the right to address or speak to the commissioners on official actions or other topics relating to the business of the board of commissioners at meetings of the board of commissioners by expressing their desire to speak no later than the beginning of the meeting at which such citizens desire to address or speak to the commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB624/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34117","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308680,"bill_number":"HB654","title":"Locally Initiated Funding for Educational-Choice (LIFE) Act; enact","description":"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 the establishment of grant programs by local school systems; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to authorize local boards of education to make available to its students grants to attend participating schools; to provide for the amount of the grants and the method of providing payments; to provide for student eligibility; to provide for eligibility requirements for participating schools; to provide for administration and reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB654/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34557","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308696,"bill_number":"HB613","title":"Kingsland, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Kingsland to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB613/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34065","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308714,"bill_number":"HR654","title":"Hicks, Justin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Justin Hicks, Twiggs County High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR654/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33924","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308715,"bill_number":"SR474","title":"Connor Lenning Memorial Highway; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Connor Lee Eugene Lenning and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR474/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33998","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308727,"bill_number":"SR627","title":"Community Health, Dept. of; urge to implement a public information campaign about folic acid consumption","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Community Health to implement a public information campaign about folic acid consumption; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR627/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34620","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308748,"bill_number":"SR521","title":"U.S. Congress; urged to designate the Honor and Remember Flag as national emblem of service and sacrifice; U.S. Armed Forces","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to designate the Honor and Remember Flag as a national emblem of service and sacrifice by the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in the line of duty; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":"Veterans, Military and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR521/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34130","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308756,"bill_number":"HR614","title":"Burroughs, Mrs. Edna Wright; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Edna Wright Burroughs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR614/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33838","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308764,"bill_number":"SR448","title":"Austin, Jake; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jake Austin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR448/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33904","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308766,"bill_number":"HR887","title":"Johnston, Dr. Linda M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Linda M. Johnston; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR887/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34391","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308795,"bill_number":"HR910","title":"Medders, Trip; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trip Medders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR910/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34416","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308806,"bill_number":"SR430","title":"Polite-Tate, Ms. Bettina; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Bettina Polite-Tate, Savannah-Chatham County School System's Teacher of the Year for 2010-2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR430/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33815","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308840,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Retirement; tax commissioner or an employee of any such officer; membership; Employees' Retirement System of Georgia","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-2-292 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to merit system of personnel administration for county revenue employees, membership in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, contributions, and credit for prior service, so as to provide that no person who first or again becomes a tax commissioner, tax collector, tax receiver, or an employee of any such officer on or after July 1, 2012, shall be eligible for membership in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB286/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34493","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308906,"bill_number":"HR784","title":"King, Mr. William C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William C. King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR784/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34197","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308935,"bill_number":"HR805","title":"Vietnam Veterans Memor. Traveling Wall; Coweta County; efforts to bring; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring military veterans of the Vietnam War and commending efforts to bring a display of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Traveling Wall to Coweta County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR805/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34228","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308939,"bill_number":"HR615","title":"Savannah, City of and Southeast LNG; form study committee; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the formation of a committee by the City of Savannah and Southeast LNG to study the transport of liquefied natural gas through Chatham County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR615/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33840","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308975,"bill_number":"HR875","title":"Muhlenberg, Reverend Henry M.; 300th anniversary of birth; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 300th anniversary of the birth of Reverend Henry M. Muhlenberg; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR875/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34355","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308981,"bill_number":"SR535","title":"Rockdale Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the congregation of the Rockdale Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia, for their service as a Host Congregation for Family Promise of NewRock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR535/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34171","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":308989,"bill_number":"HR879","title":"Transportation, Department of; prioritize certain projects; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Transportation to prioritize a certain project; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR879/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34370","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309008,"bill_number":"HR1031","title":"Gandy, Margaret Gregory; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Margaret Gregory Gandy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1031/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34551","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309057,"bill_number":"HR916","title":"Christian, Officer Elmer \"Buddy\" Basco, III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Elmer \"Buddy\" Basco Christian III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR916/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34422","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309062,"bill_number":"HB656","title":"Privilege of witnesses; confidentiality of communications; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to privilege of witnesses, so as to provide for confidentiality of communications between a family violence or sexual assault victim and agents providing services to such victims at family violence shelters and rape crisis centers; to provide for definitions; to provide for a waiver of confidentiality; to provide for admissibility of certain information; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB656/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34565","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309081,"bill_number":"SR520","title":"Ortega, Ms. Sarah; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Sarah Ortega, Northgate High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR520/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34128","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309089,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"Tax credits for job creation; earned for prior year; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for jobs created by business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to provide that in certain circumstances tax credits may be earned for jobs created in the year prior to the year in which an area is designated by the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for the tax years to which such credits shall apply; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB596/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33992","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309093,"bill_number":"SR534","title":"Milstead Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the congregation of the Milstead Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia, for their service as a Host Congregation for Family Promise of NewRock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR534/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34170","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309103,"bill_number":"HR1091","title":"Henry W. Grady High School Mock Trial Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2011 Henry W. Grady High School Mock Trial Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1091/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34651","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309173,"bill_number":"HR597","title":"Boylan, Colonel Tonya R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Tonya R. Boylan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR597/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33778","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309176,"bill_number":"HR923","title":"Rosché, Mr. Geoff; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Geoff Rosché, the 2011 Riverside Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR923/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34429","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309185,"bill_number":"HB660","title":"Ad valorem tax; certain activities not breach conservation use covenant; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of conservation use property, so as to provide for certain activities which shall not constitute a breach of a covenant to maintain the property in conservation use; to provide that operation of a commercial hunting preserve shall not constitute a breach; to provide that operation of a choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm shall not constitute a breach; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB660/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34569","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309192,"bill_number":"HR864","title":"Wilby, Taylor Blakeslee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Taylor Blakeslee Wilby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR864/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34344","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309193,"bill_number":"SR576","title":"Stephenson High School Students; athletic college scholarships; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School who have earned athletic college scholarships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR576/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34275","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309197,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"Gwinnett County; public dissemination for professional services; repeal provisions","description":"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. 4658), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3998), so as to repeal provisions relating to public dissemination of amounts expended by the county for professional services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB592/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33947","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309203,"bill_number":"HR643","title":"House Study Committee on the Equine Industry; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Equine Industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR643/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33913","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309210,"bill_number":"SR596","title":"Cumbie, Tracy and Kimberly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tracy and Kimberly Cumbie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR596/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34367","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309220,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Taxes; provide any taxes imposed on cigars on/after 1/1/2012 shall be collected/paid through the use of stamps","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco products, so as to provide that any taxes imposed on cigars on or after January 1, 2012, shall be collected and paid through the use of stamps; to provide that the commissioner of revenue shall provide by regulation for stamps to be affixed to cigars prior to April 10, 2012, for which taxes are collected and paid prior to January 1, 2012; to provide for changes throughout the chapter to certain provisions in order to remove references to the collection and payment of taxes on cigars using an alternate method; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB281/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34260","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309222,"bill_number":"HR696","title":"Arch Society; 20th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Arch Society on the occasion of its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR696/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34033","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309233,"bill_number":"SR571","title":"Stephenson High School Students; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR571/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34270","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309260,"bill_number":"SR467","title":"Shrum, Glenn; 2011 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Glenn Shrum, Harrison High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR467/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33965","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309291,"bill_number":"SR615","title":"Campbell, Joseph \"Red Dog\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Joseph \"Red Dog\" Campbell and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR615/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34495","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309326,"bill_number":"HR907","title":"Buy Bartow-Work Bartow Campaign; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Buy Bartow-Work Bartow Campaign; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR907/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34413","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309334,"bill_number":"HR950","title":"Gordy, Mr. Josh; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Josh Gordy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR950/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34460","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309335,"bill_number":"SR532","title":"Allen Memorial United Methodist Church of Conyers, GA; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the congregation of the Allen Memorial United Methodist Church of Conyers, Georgia, for their service as a Host Congregation for Family Promise of NewRock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR532/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34168","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309348,"bill_number":"HR740","title":"Landry, Sekondi; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Sekondi Landry for his efforts to save the Scott Candler Library in Dekalb County and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR740/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34129","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309356,"bill_number":"HR749","title":"Screen, Robert Martin, Ph.D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of Robert Martin Screen, Ph.D.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR749/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34150","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309361,"bill_number":"SR597","title":"Carter, Sharon Elizabeth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sharon Elizabeth Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR597/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34368","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309373,"bill_number":"HR994","title":"Daley, Danielle; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Danielle Daley for being selected as a 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR994/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34515","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309376,"bill_number":"HB650","title":"Georgia Procurement Registry; used for bids for public works contracts; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide that the Georgia Procurement Registry shall be used in addition to the official legal organ and other media outlets for advertisement of certain bid opportunities for goods and services and public works construction contracts by a county, municipal corporation, or local board of education; to provide that advertisement via the Georgia Procurement Registry shall be at no cost to local government entities; to require advertisement of certain bid opportunities by local government entities via the Georgia Procurement Registry; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB650/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34489","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309419,"bill_number":"HR734","title":"Emory University; 175th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emory University on the occasion of its 175th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR734/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309454,"bill_number":"HR724","title":"Berryman, Ms. Loretta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Loretta Berryman on her heroic and life-saving actions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR724/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34092","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309468,"bill_number":"HR800","title":"Ward, Nancy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nancy Ward, the 2011 Dames Ferry Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR800/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34223","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309479,"bill_number":"HR896","title":"Yelvington, Paige; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Paige Yelvington, Evans High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR896/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34400","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309485,"bill_number":"HR834","title":"Starling, Ronald & Virginia; 75th wedding anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ronald and Virginia Starling on the occasion of their 75th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR834/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34314","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309487,"bill_number":"HR932","title":"Radford, Michelle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michelle Radford, the 2011 North Columbia Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR932/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34440","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309488,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Life Settlements; require certain notifications of alternative available transactions; individual life policy","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 59 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life settlements, so as to require certain notifications of alternative available transactions be provided to an owner of an individual life policy under certain circumstances; to provide that certain practices are unlawful; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB278/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34234","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309499,"bill_number":"HR667","title":"Whipple, Stephen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stephen Whipple, Jones County High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR667/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33937","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309508,"bill_number":"SR421","title":"Elizabeth Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Baptist Church on the opening of its fourth location in Douglasville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR421/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33805","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309515,"bill_number":"HB639","title":"Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; fail to notify victim of parole; provide consequences","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 17 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Crime Victims' Bill of Rights\" and grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, respectively, so as to provide for consequences for the failure to notify a victim of proceedings involving the consideration of parole or clemency; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB639/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34254","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309524,"bill_number":"SR621","title":"Duncan, Mr. Jeff; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jeff Duncan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR621/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34563","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309548,"bill_number":"HR906","title":"Adams, Brenda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brenda Adams, the 2011 Stevens Creek Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR906/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34412","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309572,"bill_number":"HR617","title":"Willou Copeland Smith Highway; Glynn County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Willou Copeland Smith and dedicating a road in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR617/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33849","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309606,"bill_number":"HR793","title":"Morgan, Vanessa F. Booker; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Vanessa F. Booker Morgan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR793/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34215","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309632,"bill_number":"SR471","title":"Elton C. Snow Intersection; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Elton C. Snow and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR471/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33971","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309647,"bill_number":"HR844","title":"Harbin Clinic; Rome, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Harbin Clinic of Rome, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR844/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34324","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309660,"bill_number":"HR674","title":"Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR674/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33944","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309664,"bill_number":"SR570","title":"Stephenson High School Students; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR570/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34269","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309687,"bill_number":"HR1043","title":"Whitaker, Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michael Whitaker, Rome High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1043/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34582","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309693,"bill_number":"HR762","title":"Multi-Agency Victim Services Partnership; Victim Services Day; Apr. 1; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Multi-Agency Victim Services Partnership and recognizing April 1, 2011, as Victim Services Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR762/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34175","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309703,"bill_number":"HR751","title":"Clemmons, Mrs. Ofelia Sierra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Ofelia Sierra Clemmons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR751/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34157","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309704,"bill_number":"SR547","title":"Middleton, Hewell \"Chank\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hewell \"Chank\" Middleton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR547/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34238","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309734,"bill_number":"HR982","title":"Curen, Jared Van; Coosa High School's 2011 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jared Van Curen, Coosa High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR982/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34504","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309743,"bill_number":"SR637","title":"Bradley, Sr., Dr. John \"Doc\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. John \"Doc\" Bradley, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR637/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34654","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309750,"bill_number":"HR958","title":"Columbia High School Eagles basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Columbia High School Eagles basketball team on winning their second consecutive Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR958/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34469","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309796,"bill_number":"HB551","title":"Jackson County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Jackson County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for submission under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB551/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33779","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309806,"bill_number":"HR1072","title":"Right to life; vested from moment of fertilization; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the paramount right to life is vested in each human being from the moment of fertilization without regard to age, race, sex, health, function, or condition of dependency; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1072/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34595","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309876,"bill_number":"HB576","title":"Varnell, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Varnell to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB576/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33887","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309883,"bill_number":"SR414","title":"Buskirk, Alex Van; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alex Van Buskirk, Pope High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR414/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33790","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309890,"bill_number":"HB561","title":"Dodge County; Board of Education officers receive compensation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide for the compensation and expenses of the chairperson and members of the Board of Education of Dodge County,\" approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4466), so as to provide that such officers shall receive such compensation and expenses as provided by general law; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB561/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33818","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309909,"bill_number":"HR931","title":"Jackson, Mr. Roosevelt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Roosevelt Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR931/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34438","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309918,"bill_number":"HR602","title":"NAACP; Youth & College Division; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Youth & College Division on its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR602/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33824","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309952,"bill_number":"HR748","title":"Clark, Susan Lott; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Susan Lott Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR748/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34149","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309959,"bill_number":"HR967","title":"Wingfield, Mr. Edward Henry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Edward Henry Wingfield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR967/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34478","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":309995,"bill_number":"HR717","title":"Rainbow PUSH Coalition; Citizenship Education Fund; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and the Citizenship Education Fund's 11th annual Creating Opportunity Conference; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR717/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34064","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310009,"bill_number":"HR919","title":"Dublin-Laurens County Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Dublin-Laurens County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR919/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34425","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310013,"bill_number":"SR478","title":"New Americans Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending New Americans Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR478/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34001","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310043,"bill_number":"SR411","title":"Hope, Mallory; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mallory Hope, Riverwood International School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR411/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33793","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310048,"bill_number":"SR503","title":"Walton, Rev. Denise; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Denise Walton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR503/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34078","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310068,"bill_number":"HB560","title":"Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish the Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the appointment of the members of said commission; to provide for the organizational meeting of the charter and consolidation commission and for the election of officers; to provide for the powers and duties of said commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB560/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33817","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310091,"bill_number":"HR640","title":"House Family Economic Security Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Family Economic Security Study Committee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR640/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33898","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310127,"bill_number":"HR959","title":"Scott, Ms. Megan Ford; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Megan Ford Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR959/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34470","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310131,"bill_number":"HB605","title":"Georgia Aviation Authority; abolish; transfer to Department of Public Safety","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Aviation Authority, so as to repeal the chapter; to abolish the Georgia Aviation Authority; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Safety, so as to transfer certain personnel, assets, and liabilities of the authority to the Department of Public Safety; to provide the department with certain authority and duties with regard to aviation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB605/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34030","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310163,"bill_number":"HB589","title":"City of Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Peachtree City Public Facilities Authority and to provide for the appointment of members of the authority; to confer powers upon the authority; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority and to authorize the collection for the payment of such revenue bonds; to make the revenue bonds of the authority exempt from taxation to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for the validation of bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB589/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33909","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310180,"bill_number":"HB546","title":"Sales and use tax; property sales for zoological renovation or expansion; extend exemption","description":"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 extend for a limited period of time an exemption with respect to sales of tangible property used for and in the renovation or expansion of a zoological institution; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB546/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33770","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310186,"bill_number":"HR943","title":"Cassada, Melissa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Melissa Cassada, the 2011 Euchee Creek Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR943/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34451","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310188,"bill_number":"SR482","title":"Georgia's Pre-K Program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's Pre-K Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR482/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34006","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310189,"bill_number":"HR912","title":"Hall, Anna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anna Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR912/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34418","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310199,"bill_number":"HR691","title":"House Study Committee on the Use and Development of Nuclear Plants in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Use and Development of Nuclear Energy Plants in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR691/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33993","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310208,"bill_number":"HR965","title":"Colbert, Tabitha Lynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tabitha Lynn Colbert, Grovetown High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR965/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34476","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310211,"bill_number":"HR758","title":"Health care professionals; cultural competency training; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging health care professionals to complete training in cultural competency at least every two years; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR758/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34158","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310221,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Water Resources; cooperative efforts for abatement of pollution, order of director, request for hearing; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, so as to change certain provisions relating to cooperative efforts for abatement of pollution, order by director, request for hearing, and allowance of reasonable time for abatement; to provide for consent orders; to provide for performance bonds in certain cases; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB269/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34027","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310232,"bill_number":"HR633","title":"Childre, Elliot; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elliot Childre; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR633/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33877","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310236,"bill_number":"HB621","title":"Income tax; qualified reforestation expenses; provide credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions regarding income tax, so as to provide for an income tax credit with respect to qualified reforestation expenses; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB621/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34107","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310238,"bill_number":"HR853","title":"Smith, Ms. Diane; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Diane Smith, Mary Persons High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR853/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34333","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310261,"bill_number":"HR712","title":"Historic Demorest School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Historic Demorest School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR712/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34059","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310263,"bill_number":"HR611","title":"Alexander High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alexander High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR611/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33835","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310277,"bill_number":"HR928","title":"Denniss, Julia Maria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Julia Maria Denniss on her third consecutive Georgia State Spelling Bee Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR928/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34435","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310286,"bill_number":"HR679","title":"Smith, Judge Larry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Larry Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR679/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33977","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310303,"bill_number":"SR629","title":"U.S. Congress; urge to refrain from cuts to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to refrain from cuts to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR629/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34631","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310343,"bill_number":"HR885","title":"Dallis, Angela; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Angela Dallis, the 2011 Columbia County Media Specialist of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR885/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34389","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310358,"bill_number":"SR544","title":"Adjournment; relative","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR544/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34213","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310362,"bill_number":"SR465","title":"Celeste, Joseph Andrew; 2011 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joseph Andrew Celeste, Kennesaw Mountain High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR465/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33963","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310368,"bill_number":"SR620","title":"Mount Nebo Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mount Nebo Baptist Church on the occasion of its 111th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR620/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34562","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310370,"bill_number":"HR663","title":"Redding, Daniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Daniel Redding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR663/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33933","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310373,"bill_number":"HB565","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; disclosure of records to private persons; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to change provisions relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses; to amend Code Section 5-6-34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, so as to provide for a cross-reference; to amend Code Section 15-11-83 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when a child may be fingerprinted or photographed and confidentiality of information, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB565/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33841","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310388,"bill_number":"HR690","title":"Brown, Zack; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zack Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR690/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33988","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310395,"bill_number":"HR1052","title":"Crenshaw, Kent Rex; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Kent Rex Crenshaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1052/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34593","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310401,"bill_number":"HR603","title":"Blogger Day at the state capitol; March 16, 2011; Georgia bloggers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's political bloggers for their continued role in promoting openness and transparency in government at every level and recognizing March 16, 2011, as Blogger Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR603/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33825","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310437,"bill_number":"SR514","title":"Young, Mr. Levi; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Levi Young, East Coweta High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR514/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34122","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310454,"bill_number":"SR500","title":"Clayton State University Women's Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Clayton State University women's basketball team on winning the NCAA Division II National Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR500/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34075","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310460,"bill_number":"SR580","title":"Stephenson High School; Fine Arts Scholarship Recipients; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the fine arts scholarship recipients of Stephenson High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR580/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34279","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310463,"bill_number":"HR790","title":"Ga. Nat. Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program; Fort Stewart & Fort Gordon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program, Fort Stewart and Fort Gordon campuses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR790/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34204","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310509,"bill_number":"HR700","title":"Kirkland, Mr. Zene William; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life, memory, and legacy of Mr. Zene William Kirkland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR700/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34047","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310514,"bill_number":"HB553","title":"Habersham County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Habersham County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB553/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33781","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310522,"bill_number":"HR668","title":"Mitcham, Mr. Wil; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Wil Mitcham, Jones County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR668/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33938","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310538,"bill_number":"HR733","title":"Dunbar, Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Dunbar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR733/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34105","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310543,"bill_number":"SR480","title":"Local Board of Education; urged to adopt policies requiring vending machines in schools be stocked with only healthy options","description":"A RESOLUTION urging local boards of education to adopt policies requiring that vending machines in schools be stocked with only healthy options; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR480/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34000","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310576,"bill_number":"SR618","title":"Reopening Celebration for the Heritage Sanctuary at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Reopening Celebration for the Heritage Sanctuary at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR618/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34554","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310588,"bill_number":"HR745","title":"Sharrock, Patrick; Sharrock family; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patrick Sharrock and the Sharrock family; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR745/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34146","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310610,"bill_number":"HR689","title":"Pearson, Mrs. Evelyn Marie Tullis Roberts; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Evelyn Marie Tullis Roberts Pearson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR689/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33987","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310614,"bill_number":"HR830","title":"Pulliam-Davis, Barbara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Barbara Pulliam-Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR830/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34310","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310626,"bill_number":"SR568","title":"Berrong, Rev. Stan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Stan Berrong on the occasion of his 25th anniversary with Glen Haven Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR568/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34267","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310628,"bill_number":"HR841","title":"Gray, Carson Davis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carson Davis Gray; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR841/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34321","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310635,"bill_number":"HR645","title":"Leitgeb, Mr. Richard Frank; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Richard Frank Leitgeb and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR645/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33915","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310660,"bill_number":"HR886","title":"Robinson, Laurie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Laurie Robinson, the 2011 Jasper County Primary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR886/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34390","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310666,"bill_number":"HR1046","title":"2011 legislative session administrative assistants; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2011 legislative session administrative assistants for the House of Representatives on their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1046/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34585","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310683,"bill_number":"SR456","title":"Copeland, Coach Alvin J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Alvin J. Copeland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR456/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33969","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310694,"bill_number":"HR656","title":"Franklin, Trent; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Trent Franklin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR656/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33926","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310709,"bill_number":"HR818","title":"Cramer, Courtney; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Courtney Cramer, Chattooga High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR818/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34298","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310710,"bill_number":"SR546","title":"Massey, Cameryn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameryn Massey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR546/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34237","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310716,"bill_number":"HR877","title":"Scroggs, Amy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amy Scroggs, the 2011 Jasper County High School and Jasper County School System Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR877/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34357","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310747,"bill_number":"SR461","title":"Stinson, Jasmyn; 2011 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jasmyn Stinson, Hillgrove High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR461/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33959","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310758,"bill_number":"SR435","title":"Savannah Chapter of Jack and Jill of America; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Savannah Chapter of Jack and Jill of America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR435/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33855","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310772,"bill_number":"SR545","title":"Pyshos, Nicholas; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas Pyshos; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR545/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34236","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310773,"bill_number":"HR1012","title":"Lanier, Sylvia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 25th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner Sylvia Lanier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1012/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34533","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310804,"bill_number":"SR632","title":"Nile Valley Civilization Conference II; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Nile Valley Civilization Conference II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR632/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34639","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310809,"bill_number":"HB619","title":"Dalton, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Dalton to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB619/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34086","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310814,"bill_number":"SR468","title":"Allen, Ms. Jeanine; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Jeanine Allen, Hillgrove High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR468/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33966","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310820,"bill_number":"HB588","title":"Hall County; community improvement districts; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in Hall County, Georgia (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4050), so as to change a certain provision relating to the location of such districts; to change provisions relating to the appointment of a member of the district board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB588/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33908","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310827,"bill_number":"HR986","title":"McGraw, Dr. Robert; Pepperell High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Robert McGraw, Pepperell High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR986/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34507","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310835,"bill_number":"SR617","title":"Zion Baptist Church Community Center; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the grand opening of the Zion Baptist Church Community Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR617/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34497","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310842,"bill_number":"HR750","title":"Slosheye Trail BIG PIG JIG; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Slosheye Trail BIG PIG JIG; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR750/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34151","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310849,"bill_number":"HR914","title":"Filpovich, Ms. Jewel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Jewel Filpovich, Lamar County Comprehensive High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR914/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34420","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310859,"bill_number":"HB550","title":"Fulton County; powers and duties of Board of Commissioners chairperson; provide","description":"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 March 29, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 2462), and by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4148), so as to provide for powers and duties of the chairperson; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB550/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33776","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310878,"bill_number":"HR587","title":"Sinkfield, Honorable Georganna; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Georganna Sinkfield and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR587/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33758","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310894,"bill_number":"HR843","title":"Gambill, Mr. Matthew Harris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Matthew Harris Gambill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR843/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34323","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310895,"bill_number":"HR694","title":"House Hydropower Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Hydropower Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR694/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33996","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310904,"bill_number":"SR406","title":"Hetherington, Mr. Scott; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Scott Hetherington, North Springs High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR406/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33798","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310936,"bill_number":"SR433","title":"Kermit Yates Memorial Highway; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Kermit Yates and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR433/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33844","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310945,"bill_number":"SR625","title":"Harper, Ms. Margaret \"Peggy\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Margaret \"Peggy\" Harper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR625/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34623","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310949,"bill_number":"HR810","title":"House State Health Insurance Plan Alternative Funding Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House State Health Insurance Plan Alternative Funding Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR810/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34265","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310963,"bill_number":"HB612","title":"City of Cornelia Water and Sewerage Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Cornelia Water and Sewerage Authority; to fix the venue or jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act and to provide that such bonds or obligations be validated as authorized by Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Revenue Bond Law\"; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB612/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34042","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":310990,"bill_number":"HR1022","title":"Moot Court Team of the Georgia State University College of Law; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and extending congratulations to the Moot Court Team of the Georgia State University College of Law; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1022/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34542","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311000,"bill_number":"HR963","title":"Bailey, Ms. Betty; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Betty Bailey, Harlem High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR963/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34474","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311007,"bill_number":"HR798","title":"Register, Natalie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Natalie Register, the 2011 Turner Woods Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR798/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34221","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311012,"bill_number":"SR491","title":"William Cobb Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7583 in Roswell, Ga; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the William Cobb Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7583 in Roswell, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR491/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34019","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311031,"bill_number":"HR730","title":"LaPorte, Kailyn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kailyn LaPorte; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR730/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34098","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311039,"bill_number":"HR608","title":"Careers in Energy Week; October 17, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of October 17, 2011, as Careers in Energy Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR608/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33830","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311056,"bill_number":"HB649","title":"Georgia Self-service Storage Facility Act of 2011; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to self-service storage facilities, so as to provide a short title; to include an email address in the definition of last known address; to provide for definitions; to change the due date for monthly rental payments; to provide procedures for sending notice of default; to provide for print or electronic publication of notice of public sale of property; to provide for late fees; to provide for limitations on an owner's liability; to provide for towing of motor vehicles and watercraft; to provide for delay in filing an owner's lien if an occupant is deployed overseas by the armed services; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB649/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34488","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311062,"bill_number":"HB585","title":"Rockdale County; Probate Court judge; change compensation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 4, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2173), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4770), so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of such judge; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB585/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33896","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311075,"bill_number":"HR639","title":"Bourne, Mr. Timothy M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Timothy M. Bourne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR639/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33883","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311099,"bill_number":"SR490","title":"Chaney, Mr. Daniel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Daniel Chaney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR490/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34018","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311130,"bill_number":"HR863","title":"Fallon, Frank Hare; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frank Hare Fallon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR863/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34343","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311139,"bill_number":"HR1073","title":"Davis, Mr. Erroll B., Jr.; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Erroll B. Davis, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1073/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34617","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311140,"bill_number":"HR811","title":"Massey, Cameryn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameryn Massey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR811/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34291","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311213,"bill_number":"HR903","title":"Tau, Mr. Jim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jim Tau, the 2011 Lakeside High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR903/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34409","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311223,"bill_number":"HB552","title":"Jackson County; chief magistrate judge nonpartisan elections; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate judge of the magistrate court of Jackson County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB552/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33780","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311234,"bill_number":"SR494","title":"Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976; support modernization","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the modernization of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR494/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34026","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311262,"bill_number":"HR1034","title":"Cropf, Dr. Robert A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Robert A. Cropf; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1034/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34573","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311263,"bill_number":"HR905","title":"Edwards, Mr. George; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. George Edwards, the 2011 Lakeside Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR905/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34411","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311272,"bill_number":"HR935","title":"Gantt, Elaine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Elaine Gantt, the 2011 Columbia Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR935/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34443","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311274,"bill_number":"HR804","title":"Cammon, Deputy William \"Willie\" Amos; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy William \"Willie\" Amos Cammon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR804/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34227","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311293,"bill_number":"HR998","title":"Domahidy, Mary R., PhD.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary R, Domahidy, Ph.D., and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR998/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34518","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311317,"bill_number":"HR890","title":"Basso, Kim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kim Basso, the 2011 Lamar County Primary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR890/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34394","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311332,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"Damages; reduction of earnings to present value; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provision for damages, so as to change provisions relating to the reduction of earnings to present value; to provide for determining the present value or cost of certain future damages based upon expert testimony; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB658/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34567","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311336,"bill_number":"SR415","title":"Crooks, Ms. Cheryl; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Cheryl Crooks, Wheeler High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR415/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33789","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311342,"bill_number":"HR827","title":"McNeill, Robbie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Robbie McNeill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR827/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34307","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311361,"bill_number":"HR952","title":"Moreno, Ms. Bobbi Lyn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Bobbi Lyn Moreno; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR952/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34463","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311364,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"Georgia Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Information Technology Equipment Collection and Recovery Act; enact","description":"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 enact the \"Georgia Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Information Technology Equipment Collection and Recovery Act\"; to provide for findings by the General Assembly; to provide definitions; to require a certain label on a television or computer device sold by a manufacturer; to provide that the Board of Natural Resources shall promulgate certain rules and regulations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB657/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34566","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311377,"bill_number":"HR605","title":"Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Savannah, Georgia, on the occasion of its 270th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR605/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33827","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311419,"bill_number":"HR918","title":"McCall, Mr. James Dillard \"Dick\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James Dillard \"Dick\" McCall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR918/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34424","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311424,"bill_number":"HR786","title":"Buford High School girls basketball team; 2010; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 Buford High School girls basketball team on winning their third straight GHSA Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR786/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34199","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311431,"bill_number":"HB573","title":"Brooks County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Brooks County and provide for its powers and duties; to define certain terms; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualification, and terms of its members; to provide for resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for oaths and privileges; to relieve certain boards and officers of certain powers and duties and provide for the transfer of certain items to the newly created board; to abolish a certain board and officers; to provide for meetings and procedures; to provide for the elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB573/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33853","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311437,"bill_number":"HR908","title":"Moore, Terry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Terry Moore, the 2011 Evans Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR908/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34414","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311441,"bill_number":"SR516","title":"Taylor, Ella Wells; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ella Wells Taylor, Northgate High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR516/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34124","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311446,"bill_number":"SR422","title":"Georgia Free Clinic Network Day; recognize March 16","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Free Clinic Network and its member clinics and recognizing March 16, 2011, as \"Georgia Free Clinic Network Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR422/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33806","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311451,"bill_number":"HR1093","title":"Boards of education; funding to retrofit school buses; pollution control; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging local boards of education to apply for federal funding to retrofit school buses with pollution control devices; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1093/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34658","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311477,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Crime; criminal damage to property in the second degree; include security cameras","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal damage to property in the second degree, so as to include security cameras; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB263/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33802","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311487,"bill_number":"SR639","title":"Carson, Mr. Wit; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Wit Carson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR639/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34655","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311491,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"Macon Water Commissioners - Pension Plan; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"Macon Water Commissioners - Pension Plan,\" approved December 30, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, p. 2831), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3947), an Act approved April 4, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4042), an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4384), and an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4392), so as to change the normal retirement age for certain employees; to change the definition of the term \"disability\"; to provide the actuarial equivalent basis which is stated in the document; to provide for certain limitations on compensation and benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB635/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34210","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311492,"bill_number":"HR988","title":"Saxon, Mrs. Annie Howard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Annie Howard Saxon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR988/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34509","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311539,"bill_number":"HR1084","title":"Williams, Ms. Pam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Pam Williams, the 2011 Georgia Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1084/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34641","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311542,"bill_number":"SR509","title":"Southern Center for Human Rights; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Southern Center for Human Rights on the occasion of its 35th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR509/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34110","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311550,"bill_number":"HR991","title":"Davis, Julia; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Julia Davis for being selected as a 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR991/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34512","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311552,"bill_number":"HR704","title":"Angles, Eleanor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Eleanor Angles, the 2011 Wilkinson County High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR704/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34051","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311583,"bill_number":"HR833","title":"Meng, Sandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Sandra Meng; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR833/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34313","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311606,"bill_number":"SR550","title":"Polley, Nathan; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nathan Polley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR550/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34241","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311646,"bill_number":"HR884","title":"Johnson, Matthew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matthew Johnson, Greenbrier High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR884/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34388","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311653,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Lilburn, City of; change the corporate limits of the city","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Lilburn, approved August 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4757), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB265/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33948","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311655,"bill_number":"SR574","title":"Stephenson High School Student; Advanced Placement Exam Scores of 4 and above; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School with Advanced Placement exam scores of 4 and above; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR574/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34273","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311661,"bill_number":"HR930","title":"Powell, Christa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Christa Powell, the 2011 Cedar Ridge Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR930/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34437","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311678,"bill_number":"HR865","title":"O'Callaghan; Ben Lacy, III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ben Lacy O'Callaghan III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR865/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34345","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311722,"bill_number":"HR849","title":"Yancey, Mr. Kevin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Kevin Yancey, the 2011 Mary Persons High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR849/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34329","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311725,"bill_number":"HR1001","title":"Elliott, Tyron; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tyron Elliott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1001/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34522","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311727,"bill_number":"HR979","title":"Forrester, Mr. Whitfield R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Whitfield R. Forrester; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR979/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34501","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311734,"bill_number":"HR888","title":"Kuykendall, Dr. Mae; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Mae Kuykendall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR888/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34392","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311758,"bill_number":"HB637","title":"Workers' compensation; hearing loss; hearing level frequencies; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-9-264 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compensation for loss of hearing caused by harmful noise under workers' compensation, so as to revise certain provisions relating to hearing level frequencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":"Industrial Relations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB637/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34231","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311760,"bill_number":"SR450","title":"Hilburn, Ann and Clayton; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ann and Clayton Hilburn on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR450/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33946","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311763,"bill_number":"SR605","title":"Ethridge, Elizabeth Ashlyn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Ashlyn Ethridge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR605/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34380","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311766,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"Cook County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Cook County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB599/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34016","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311793,"bill_number":"HR595","title":"Lewis, Mrs. Jewell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Jewell Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR595/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33766","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311831,"bill_number":"SR428","title":"Hamilton, Mr. Lewis; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Lewis R. Hamilton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR428/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33813","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311840,"bill_number":"SR489","title":"Bevins, Tyler; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler Bevins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR489/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34014","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311851,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"Lavonia, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Lavonia ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB583/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33894","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311861,"bill_number":"HR1062","title":"Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1062/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34604","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311902,"bill_number":"HR735","title":"The Friends School of Atlanta; 20th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Friends School of Atlanta on the occasion of its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR735/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34101","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311937,"bill_number":"SR622","title":"Student Venture Day; recognize April 23","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 23, 2011, as Student Venture Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR622/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34564","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311939,"bill_number":"HB610","title":"Emanuel County; probate court judge; nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Emanuel County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB610/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34040","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311961,"bill_number":"HR969","title":"Georgia Work Ready program; Mr. Joe Bush; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Work Ready program and commending Mr. Joe Bush, the Governor's Office of Workforce Development's 200,000th Work Ready Georgian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR969/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34480","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311962,"bill_number":"HR1030","title":"Upward Sports Ministry of Smyrna First Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Upward Sports Ministry of Smyrna First Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1030/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34550","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311974,"bill_number":"HB603","title":"Atlanta Board of Education; appointment and terms of members; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue the existence of the Atlanta Independent School System under the management and control of the Atlanta Board of Education, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4154), so as to modify provisions relating to the Atlanta Board of Education; to provide for the appointment and terms of the members of the Atlanta Board of Education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB603/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34024","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311984,"bill_number":"HR651","title":"Monroe Area High School football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Monroe Area High School football team on an outstanding season and making the Elite 8 in the 2010 State Class AAA playoffs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR651/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33921","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311988,"bill_number":"HR660","title":"Jones, Brad; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Brad Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR660/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33930","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":311993,"bill_number":"HB663","title":"Georgia Crime Information Center; inspection or modifying criminal records; change provisions","description":"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 change provisions relating to inspection, purging, modifying, or supplementing of criminal records; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedure; to provide for individuals who have not been convicted to have their arrest records restricted; to amend Code Section 5-6-34 and Code Section 15-11-83 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable and when a child may be fingerprinted or photographed and confidentiality of information, respectively, so as to provide for and correct a cross-reference; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB663/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34591","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312001,"bill_number":"HR915","title":"Collins, Mr. Britt Taylor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Britt Taylor Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR915/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34421","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312057,"bill_number":"HR760","title":"Jackson County; conveyance of state owned property; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Jackson County, Georgia; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR760/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34162","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312062,"bill_number":"HR964","title":"Workman, Phillips; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Phillips Workman, Jasper County School System's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR964/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34475","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312083,"bill_number":"HR801","title":"Johnson, Roban; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Roban Johnson, the 2011 Clifton Ridge Middle School Teacher of the Year and Jones County School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR801/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34224","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312093,"bill_number":"HB643","title":"Secondary metals recycler; maintain delivery person fingerprints; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-351, relating to record of transactions, so as to require that a secondary metals recycler maintain fingerprints of the person delivering the regulated metal property to the secondary metals recycler; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB643/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34290","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312116,"bill_number":"SR610","title":"Committed 2 You, Inc. of Conyers, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Committed 2 You, Inc., of Conyers, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR610/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34431","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312158,"bill_number":"HR788","title":"Eastside High School Academic Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Eastside High School Academic Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR788/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34201","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312172,"bill_number":"HR604","title":"Lilburn Woman's Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lilburn Woman's Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR604/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33826","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312173,"bill_number":"HR686","title":"Sharrock, Patrick; Sharrock family; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patrick Sharrock and the Sharrock family; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR686/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33984","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312178,"bill_number":"SR404","title":"Bennett, Mrs. Lauri Jo; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Lauri Jo Bennett and Lauri Jo's Southern Style Canning; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR404/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33785","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312230,"bill_number":"HR822","title":"Culbert, Angela; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Angela Culbert, Chattooga High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR822/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34302","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312236,"bill_number":"SR542","title":"Georgia's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the world-wide victims of genocide and recognizing April 22, 2011, as Georgia's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR542/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34206","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312244,"bill_number":"SR431","title":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; request the safety of allowing El Paso Corp. to transport liquefied natural gas through Georgia","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission carefully consider the safety aspects of allowing El Paso Corporation to transport liquefied natural gas through Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR431/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33816","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312251,"bill_number":"HR757","title":"House State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR757/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34141","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312252,"bill_number":"SR633","title":"Fairfield Baptist Church's New Sanctuary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the grand opening of Fairfield Baptist Church's new sanctuary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR633/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34640","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312262,"bill_number":"SR476","title":"Callaway, Jr., Mr. Cason Jewell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Cason Jewell Callaway, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR476/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34003","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312279,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act; provide appointment of certain members; period of service","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the \"Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act,\" approved March 2, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 4991), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), so as to provide for the appointment of certain members of the governing authority and their qualifications and period of service; to provide that the authority shall not exercise any development powers after a certain date; to provide for the payment of a franchise fee; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB279/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34251","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312280,"bill_number":"HB644","title":"Commission to Implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to enact the \"Commission to Implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act\"; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to establish the Commission to Implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; to provide for its composition and powers; to provide for advisory councils; to provide for duties of the commission; to provide for automatic repeal on a certain date; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB644/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34371","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312299,"bill_number":"SR399","title":"Jimmy Stewart Day; recognize March 14","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jimmy Stewart and recognizing March 14, 2011, as Jimmy Stewart Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR399/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33748","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312313,"bill_number":"HR636","title":"Ferguson, Chase; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chase Ferguson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR636/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33880","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312324,"bill_number":"SR582","title":"Carlson, Mary Eloise; celebrate the birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Mary Eloise Carlson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR582/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34281","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312325,"bill_number":"SR579","title":"Stephenson High School; Gates Millennium Scholarship Finalists; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Gates Millennium Scholarship finalists of Stephenson High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR579/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34278","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312334,"bill_number":"HR1069","title":"Jacques, Mrs. Aleece Strickland; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Aleece Strickland Jacques; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1069/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34611","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312335,"bill_number":"HR1003","title":"Willis, Wesley Y.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wesley Y. Willis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1003/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34524","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312336,"bill_number":"HR653","title":"Global Teachers Research and Resources, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Global Teachers Research and Resources, Inc., on the occasion of its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR653/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33923","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312350,"bill_number":"SR481","title":"Abraham, Mr. Bruce D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bruce D. Abraham on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR481/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34005","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312352,"bill_number":"SR447","title":"Palmer, Mr. Mark; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mark Palmer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR447/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33899","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312355,"bill_number":"SR586","title":"Bishop, Dr. Eugene M.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Eugene M. Bishop; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR586/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34285","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312360,"bill_number":"SR595","title":"Atlanta Gospelfest Music & Healthcare Festival; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the sixth annual Atlanta Gospelfest Music & Healthcare Festival; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR595/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34363","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312374,"bill_number":"HR1017","title":"Alexander, Tiffani; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tiffani Alexander; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1017/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34552","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312381,"bill_number":"HR980","title":"Johanson, Mr. Eric; Coosa High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Eric Johanson, Coosa High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR980/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34502","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312402,"bill_number":"SR569","title":"Daniel, Avery Edward; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Avery Edward Daniel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR569/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34268","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312424,"bill_number":"HR629","title":"Branham, Chris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chris Branham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR629/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33873","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312473,"bill_number":"HR644","title":"Youth Leadership Athens class; Athens Clarke County; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Youth Leadership Athens class of 2011 of Athens Clarke County, Georgia, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes;","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR644/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33914","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312499,"bill_number":"HR1056","title":"Geneva Baptist Church; 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Geneva Baptist Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1056/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34598","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312525,"bill_number":"SR531","title":"Georgia School Boards Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia School Boards Association on 60 years of stellar service to local boards of education in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR531/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34167","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312552,"bill_number":"HR872","title":"Portwood, Henry Randall, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Henry Randall Portwood, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR872/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34352","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312578,"bill_number":"HR697","title":"New Era Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending New Era Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR697/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34035","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312588,"bill_number":"HR647","title":"Britt, Mr. Kenneth F.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Kenneth F. Britt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR647/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33917","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312602,"bill_number":"HR995","title":"Bansley, Ms. Marcia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Marcia Bansley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR995/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34516","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312614,"bill_number":"HR824","title":"Tucker, Otho; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Otho Tucker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR824/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34304","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312627,"bill_number":"HR911","title":"Medders, Emmy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emmy Medders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR911/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34417","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312636,"bill_number":"HR926","title":"Cato, Mr. John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. John Cato, Lakeside High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR926/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34433","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312680,"bill_number":"HR789","title":"House Interns for the 2011 Regular Session; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the House Interns for the 2011 Regular Session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR789/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34202","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312684,"bill_number":"HR1018","title":"Ola High School Band; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Ola High School Band; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1018/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34538","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312694,"bill_number":"SR558","title":"Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR558/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34249","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312707,"bill_number":"HR701","title":"Anderson, Mr. E. Lamar; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. E. Lamar Anderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR701/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34048","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312735,"bill_number":"HR939","title":"Blair, Erika M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Erika M. Blair, Harlem High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR939/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34447","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312760,"bill_number":"HR670","title":"North Metro Special Weapons and Tactics Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the North Metro Special Weapons and Tactics Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR670/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33940","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312791,"bill_number":"HR776","title":"Dickerson Middle School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dickerson Middle School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR776/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34189","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312818,"bill_number":"HR765","title":"Rich, Hunter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hunter Rich; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR765/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34178","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312823,"bill_number":"HR634","title":"Boylan, Mitchell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mitchell Boylan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR634/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33878","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312849,"bill_number":"SR526","title":"Senate Rules; amend","description":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Committee Unfavorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR526/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34159","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312867,"bill_number":"SR485","title":"Foster Care Support Foundation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Foster Care Support Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR485/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34010","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312874,"bill_number":"HR817","title":"Musick, Evan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Evan Musick, Pepperell High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR817/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34297","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312897,"bill_number":"HR635","title":"Hawk, Alex; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alex Hawk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR635/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33879","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312899,"bill_number":"HR997","title":"Brown, Mr. Arthur Lee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Arthur Lee Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR997/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34519","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312924,"bill_number":"SR518","title":"Watkiss, Ms. Gina; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Gina Watkiss, The Heritage School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR518/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34126","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312933,"bill_number":"HR889","title":"Rowe, Abi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Abi Rowe, Lamar County Comprehensive High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR889/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34393","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312966,"bill_number":"HR723","title":"Rucker, Anaiah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anaiah Rucker for her courageous and heroic actions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR723/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34091","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312969,"bill_number":"HR857","title":"Calloway, Pastor Stanley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Pastor Stanley Calloway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR857/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34337","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312973,"bill_number":"SR483","title":"Johnson, Mr. Woody; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Woody Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR483/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34007","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312974,"bill_number":"HR593","title":"Meyer, Ms. Katherine L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Katherine L. Meyer on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR593/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33764","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312978,"bill_number":"HR956","title":"Rodgers, Matthew Parker; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Parker Rodgers on the occasion of his 13th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR956/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34467","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":312984,"bill_number":"SR566","title":"Howard, Sheriff Herman; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Herman Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR566/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34263","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313013,"bill_number":"HR1045","title":"Holcomb, Ms. Mary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Mary Holcomb, Rome High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1045/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34584","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313025,"bill_number":"HR947","title":"Lewis, Mr. Roy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Roy Lewis, the 2011 Harlem High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR947/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34456","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":313067,"bill_number":"HR893","title":"Dudley, Traci; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Traci Dudley, the 2011 Greenbrier Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR893/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34397","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":313092,"bill_number":"HR1028","title":"Russell Space Center Program's STS-13 Mission; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Russell Space Center Program's STS-13 Mission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1028/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34548","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313108,"bill_number":"HR598","title":"Joint Study Committee on Renewable Energy Industries in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Renewable Energy Industries in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR598/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33783","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313223,"bill_number":"HR672","title":"Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month; May, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May, 2011, as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR672/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33942","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313238,"bill_number":"HR1039","title":"Shackelford, Matthew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matthew Shackelford, The Westminster Schools' 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1039/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34578","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":313271,"bill_number":"HR695","title":"Davis, Ms. Amanda; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Amanda Davis and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR695/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34032","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313280,"bill_number":"SR477","title":"Maciolek, Kyle; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kyle Maciolek; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR477/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34002","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313306,"bill_number":"HR870","title":"Storrs, Dennis Benjamin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dennis Benjamin Storrs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR870/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34350","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313309,"bill_number":"HR842","title":"Denson, Thornton John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thornton John Denson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR842/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34322","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":313322,"bill_number":"HR682","title":"Frederica Academy boys basketball team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Frederica Academy boys basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR682/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33980","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313328,"bill_number":"HR718","title":"Private Homer C. Sumner Memorial Road; Berrien County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the service of Private Homer C. Sumner and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR718/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34043","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313337,"bill_number":"SR473","title":"Bridging the Digital Divide in Aging Communities; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Bridging the Digital Divide in Aging Communities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR473/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33973","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313358,"bill_number":"HR909","title":"Johnson, Ms. Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Ashley Johnson, Greenbrier High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR909/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34415","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313371,"bill_number":"SR559","title":"Nunnally, Mr. Hugh and the late Mrs. Miriam Nunnally; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Hugh Nunnally and the late Mrs. Miriam Nunnally on their philanthropic service to Glynn County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR559/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34250","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313379,"bill_number":"SR417","title":"Fulton, Mr. Tom; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Tom Fulton, Walton High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR417/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33787","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313389,"bill_number":"HR713","title":"Habersham County 10 and Under All-Star girls basketball team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Habersham County 10 and Under All-Star girls basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR713/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34060","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313423,"bill_number":"HR1059","title":"Williams, Mrs. Maybell Hughes; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Maybell Hughes Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1059/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34601","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313442,"bill_number":"SR581","title":"Miller, Eric; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eric Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR581/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34280","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313446,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Education; require students; one course containing online learning","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to require students to take one course containing online learning; to provide for the online administration of end-of-course assessments; to require local school systems to provide opportunities for participation in part-time and full-time virtual instruction programs; to establish a list of providers; to provide requirements for providers; to provide for a report by the Department of Education on digital learning methods; to provide for blended learning courses in charter schools which include online instruction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB289/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34560","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313453,"bill_number":"HR999","title":"Hall, Mrs. Lynnette Lachelle Shephard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Lynnette Lachelle Shephard Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR999/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34520","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313472,"bill_number":"HR981","title":"Heida, Mary Francis; Model High School's 2011 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mary Francis Heida, Model High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR981/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34503","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313493,"bill_number":"HR599","title":"Young, Mr. Gilbert; Dr. Amelia Platts Boynton; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia's Artist of the Year, Mr. Gilbert Young, and inviting him and Dr. Amelia Platts Boynton to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR599/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33822","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313505,"bill_number":"HR630","title":"Vrtis, Adam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Adam Vrtis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR630/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33874","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313510,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"Alcoholic beverages; limited exceptions to three-tier distribution; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for limited exceptions to the three-tier distribution of alcoholic beverages; to provide for definitions; to provide for an annual license fee for a craft brewery; to change certain provisions relating to the limited exception to the three-tier distribution of alcoholic beverages for a brewpub; to require an affidavit of a brewpub licensee under certain circumstances; to provide for the creation of a limited exception to the three-tier distribution of alcoholic beverages for a craft brewery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB568/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33846","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313511,"bill_number":"HR836","title":"Hester, Ellen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Ellen Hester; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR836/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34316","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313527,"bill_number":"HR1076","title":"Historically Black Colleges and Universities Network; Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Network in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1076/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34626","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313530,"bill_number":"HR707","title":"Owens, Braxton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Braxton Owens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR707/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34054","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313538,"bill_number":"HR618","title":"Veal - Solomon Highway; Washington County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Henry Veal, Sr., and Mamie Solomon Veal and dedicating a road in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR618/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33854","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313544,"bill_number":"HR705","title":"Four County Area Exchange Club; National Exchange Club; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Four County Area Exchange Club and the National Exchange Club on 100 years of community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR705/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34052","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313587,"bill_number":"SR524","title":"Georgia Congressional Delegation; urged to pursue an equitable, long-term resolution; growth rate formula; medicare reimbursement for Georgia Physicians","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Congressional delegation to pursue an equitable, long-term resolution to the sustainable growth rate formula determining medicare reimbursements for Georgia physicians; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR524/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34137","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313605,"bill_number":"HR975","title":"Savage, Mr. Chris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Chris Savage, Jasper County School System's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR975/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34485","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313608,"bill_number":"HR859","title":"Polk, Dr. Marcus; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Marcus Polk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR859/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34339","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313617,"bill_number":"HR702","title":"Todd, Michelle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michelle Todd, the 2011 Wilkinson County Primary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR702/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34049","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313632,"bill_number":"HR1044","title":"Coult-Bailey, Ms. Brenda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Brenda Coult-Bailey, the 2012 Rome City School System Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1044/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34583","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313641,"bill_number":"HR989","title":"Civil War; 150th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR989/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34510","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313643,"bill_number":"HR676","title":"Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital; commend and invite representatives to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and inviting hospital representatives to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR676/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33974","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313650,"bill_number":"HB627","title":"Waycross, City of; performance audits as condition to make payments; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Waycross, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4916), so as to provide for receipt of performance audits as a condition precedent to making certain payments; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB627/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34120","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313654,"bill_number":"HB631","title":"Byron, City of; corporate city limits; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Byron, approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 1210), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Byron; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Act 211","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB631/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34139","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313687,"bill_number":"SR589","title":"Thomas, Mr. Michael L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Michael L. Thomas the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR589/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34288","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313693,"bill_number":"HR752","title":"Hillman, Christina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Christina Hillman, Effingham High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR752/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34152","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313700,"bill_number":"SR575","title":"Stephenson High School Students; Advanced Placement Exam Scores of 3 and above; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School with Advanced Placement exam scores of 3 and above; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR575/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34274","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313701,"bill_number":"HR624","title":"Angles, Ms. Eleanor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Eleanor Angles, Wilkinson County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR624/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33868","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313707,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"Stone Mountain, City of; city council members; provide elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stone Mountain, approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4108), so as to provide for election by posts for members of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB611/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34041","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313716,"bill_number":"HR764","title":"Emerson, Patrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patrick Emerson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR764/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34177","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313762,"bill_number":"HR831","title":"Neal, Lauren; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Lauren Neal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR831/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34311","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313769,"bill_number":"HR675","title":"Morrison, Mrs. Johnnie Mae Powell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Johnnie Mae Powell Morrison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR675/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33945","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313771,"bill_number":"SR419","title":"Model United Nations and Model Arab League Programs of Georgia State University; Dr. Rashid Naim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Model United Nations and Model Arab League programs of Georgia State University, and their coach, Dr. Rashid Naim; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR419/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33800","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313807,"bill_number":"SR452","title":"Urban E-Life and Eco-Alliances; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Urban E-Life and their various Eco-Alliances for their Get Your Hands Green e-Campaign – Under the Golden Dome Eco-Economic Development and Symposium Series; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR452/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33951","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313818,"bill_number":"HR722","title":"Dunwoody Police Department; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Dunwoody Police Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR722/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34090","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313836,"bill_number":"HR1065","title":"Chattahoochee Bend State Park; opening; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the opening of Chattahoochee Bend State Park; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1065/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34607","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313844,"bill_number":"HR869","title":"Tigner, Darnell B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Darnell B. Tigner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR869/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34349","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313853,"bill_number":"HB646","title":"Health; designation of health information exchange; provisions","description":"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 designation of a health information exchange for the state; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance, so as to provide that carriers and health maintenance organizations provide incentives to health care providers to use electronic health records; 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 such plan comply with the requirements relating to electronic health records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB646/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34406","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313860,"bill_number":"HB574","title":"Dalton Independent School System; Board of Education; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to continue the Dalton Independent School System, the Dalton Independent School District, and the Board of Education for the Dalton Independent School System; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to provide for continuation in office of current board members; to provide for elections, qualifications, posts, and terms of office of members of the board; to provide for vacancies in office; to provide for meetings, organization, and procedures of the board; to provide for ad valorem taxation; to provide for resolutions, orders, rules, and regulations; to provide for existing rights, interests, obligations, and liabilities; to provide for submission under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB574/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33885","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313889,"bill_number":"HR898","title":"Thomas, Mr. Nello; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Nello Thomas, the 2011 Greenbrier High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR898/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34402","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313890,"bill_number":"HR736","title":"Ray, Honorable James \"Larry\"; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable James \"Larry\" Ray on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR736/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34102","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313892,"bill_number":"HR868","title":"Connelly, Robert Alexander; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Alexander Connelly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR868/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34348","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313896,"bill_number":"HR1029","title":"Ramsey, Mrs. Becky; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Becky Ramsey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1029/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34549","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313900,"bill_number":"HR1063","title":"Barrett, Mrs. Jackie Layne; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Jackie Layne Barrett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1063/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34605","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313916,"bill_number":"HR594","title":"Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR594/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33765","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313917,"bill_number":"HR769","title":"Pope High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pope High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR769/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34182","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313922,"bill_number":"HR1007","title":"Harbin, Diane; 25th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 25th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner Diane Harbin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1007/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34528","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313979,"bill_number":"HR591","title":"Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia; Youth of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2011 Youth of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR591/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33762","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":313992,"bill_number":"HR924","title":"Phillips, Kim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kim Phillips, the 2011 River Ridge Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR924/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34430","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314030,"bill_number":"HR673","title":"Heidel, Ms. Alva Eaton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Alva Eaton Heidel on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR673/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33943","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314048,"bill_number":"SR594","title":"Long, Ms. Mary N.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Mary N. Long; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR594/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34362","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314050,"bill_number":"HR774","title":"Mt. Bethel Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mt. Bethel Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR774/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34187","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314069,"bill_number":"HR1006","title":"Sheppard, Ross; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ross Sheppard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1006/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34527","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314077,"bill_number":"HB587","title":"Snellville, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Snellville 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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB587/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33907","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314078,"bill_number":"HR1074","title":"Crosby, Mr. Tom, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Tom Crosby, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1074/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34624","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314110,"bill_number":"HR708","title":"Colson, Debbie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Debbie Colson, the 2011 Wilkinson County Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR708/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34055","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314116,"bill_number":"SR640","title":"Dillard, Mrs. Anna; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mrs. Anna Dillard on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR640/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34656","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314122,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"Child abuse; state-wide reporting system; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the parent and child relationship generally, so as to create a state-wide reporting system for child abuse and suspected child abuse; to provide for definitions; to illustrate the possible usage of information collected by a centralized system; to provide for immunity from liability; to provide for confidentiality of information; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings and programs and protection for children and youth, respectively, so as to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB633/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34208","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314159,"bill_number":"HB578","title":"Income tax; citizenship expenses for low-income families; provide credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of income tax, so as to provide for an income tax credit with respect to qualified citizenship expenses for low-income families; to provide for definitions; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to the foregoing; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB578/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33889","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314178,"bill_number":"HR1019","title":"Carter, Camera; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Camara Carter for being selected as a 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1019/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34539","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314185,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"Clerk of superior court offices; modernize provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 9, 15, and 44, Chapter 18 of Title 50, and Code Section 36-9-5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice, courts, property, state printing and documents, and storage of documents, respectively, so as to modernize provisions relating to storage, collection, access, and transmittal of documents housed in clerk of superior court offices; to amend Code Section 1-3-1, Code Section 9-13-142, Title 15, and Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to construction of statutes generally, requirements for an official organ of publication, courts, and penal institutions, respectively, so as to conform provisions and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB665/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34615","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314189,"bill_number":"SR543","title":"LeCroy, Trooper Chadwick T.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Trooper Chadwick T. LeCroy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR543/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34207","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314209,"bill_number":"HR738","title":"United States Congress; propose Parental Rights Amendment; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the members of the United States Congress to take necessary action to propose the Parental Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution for ratification; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR738/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34088","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314232,"bill_number":"HR812","title":"Bradley, Dr. John \"Doc\", Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. John \"Doc\" Bradley, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR812/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34292","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314246,"bill_number":"SR463","title":"Johnston, Jason; 2011 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jason Johnston, Allatoona High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR463/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33961","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314270,"bill_number":"HB575","title":"Tunnell Hill, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Tunnell Hill to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB575/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33886","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314282,"bill_number":"HR974","title":"Boynton, Amy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amy Boynton, the 2011 Lamar County Comprehensive High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR974/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34484","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314290,"bill_number":"SR432","title":"Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. Memorial Highway; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR432/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33839","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314295,"bill_number":"HR1071","title":"Moore, Reverend, Dr. George, Sr.; retirement; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Reverend, Dr. George Moore, Sr. and congratulating him on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1071/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34613","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314333,"bill_number":"SR600","title":"Carroll, Dr. Evelyn Jenkins; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Evelyn Jenkins Carroll on the occasion of her 95th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR600/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34376","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314343,"bill_number":"SR416","title":"Lee, Michelle; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michelle Lee, Wheeler High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR416/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33788","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314346,"bill_number":"SR591","title":"Robie, Mrs. Odelle Wynelle; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Odelle Wynelle Robie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR591/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34359","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314366,"bill_number":"HR878","title":"Sanders, Ms. Jane; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Jane Sanders, the 2011 Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR878/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34358","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314383,"bill_number":"HR592","title":"Holt, James & Meredith; 50th wedding anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James and Meredith Holt on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR592/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33763","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314397,"bill_number":"HR992","title":"Harris, Asha; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Asha Harris for being selected as a 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR992/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34513","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314424,"bill_number":"HR657","title":"Snell, Steven; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Steven Snell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR657/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33927","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314433,"bill_number":"SR593","title":"Tomlinson, Honorable Teresa; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Teresa Tomlinson on being elected as the first female mayor of Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR593/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34361","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314473,"bill_number":"SR438","title":"The Macon Chapter of the Georgia Prince Hall Shriners and Daughters of Isis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Macon Chapter of the Georgia Prince Hall Shriners and Daughters of Isis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR438/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33858","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314513,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Eton, City of; provide for annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Eton, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4689), so as to provide for the annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB270/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34028","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314514,"bill_number":"HB563","title":"Atlanta, City of; levy 1 percent excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to approve and levy a certain 1 percent additional excise tax by and for the City of Atlanta as authorized by general law; to provide for conditions; to provide a conditional effective date; to provide for conditional automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Act 206","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB563/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33820","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314518,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Retirement; provide election; Regents Retirement Plan in lieu of Teachers Retirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that an election to participate in the Regents Retirement Plan in lieu of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia shall be revocable at will; to provide that persons who made an irrevocable election for such participation may nonetheless elect to participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for creditable service; to provide for application and transfer of funds; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB287/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34498","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314536,"bill_number":"SR556","title":"Victim Services Day; recognize April 1, 2011","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Multi-Agency Victim Services Partnership and recognizing April 1, 2011, as Victim Services Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR556/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34247","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314564,"bill_number":"SR624","title":"Smith, Tony; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tony Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR624/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34622","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314565,"bill_number":"SR466","title":"League, Mr. Joe; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Joe League, Harrison High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR466/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33964","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314588,"bill_number":"HB557","title":"Monroe County; board of commissioners of roads and revenues; reconstitute","description":"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 reconstitute such board; to provide for its composition, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for its officers and powers and duties; to provide for its personnel and compensation; to provide for disbursements, audits, and certain operations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB557/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33803","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314596,"bill_number":"SR573","title":"Stephenson High School Students with SAT scores over 1600; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School with SAT scores over 1600; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR573/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34272","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314598,"bill_number":"SR423","title":"Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR423/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33807","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314601,"bill_number":"HR1014","title":"Allred, Jimmy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 25th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner Jimmy Allred; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1014/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34535","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314611,"bill_number":"HR677","title":"The Frame Source; Sandy Springs, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Frame Source in Sandy Springs, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR677/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33975","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314631,"bill_number":"HB601","title":"Cohutta, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Cohutta to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB601/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34022","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314633,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"South Cobb Development Authority Act; change the name; provide membership; geographical area of operations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the \"South Cobb Development Authority Act,\" approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3772), as amended, so as to define a term; to change the name of the authority to the South Cobb Redevelopment Authority; to provide for membership of the authority; to provide for the geographical area of operations of the authority; to provide for purposes and objectives of the authority; to cite constitutional authority for said Act; to provide for tax exemptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB266/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33949","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314641,"bill_number":"HR1057","title":"Houk, Mr. Dean Clifton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Mr. Dean Clifton Houk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1057/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34599","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314646,"bill_number":"HR792","title":"House Study Committee on the National Popular Vote Initiative; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the National Popular Vote Initiative, which would guarantee the Presidency to the presidential candidate who receives the most popular votes in all 50 states; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR792/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34214","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314655,"bill_number":"SR634","title":"Merten, Ambassador Kenneth H.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Kenneth H. Merten; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR634/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34643","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314686,"bill_number":"SR410","title":"Toth, Ms. Christine; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Christine Toth, Sprayberry High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR410/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33794","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314708,"bill_number":"HR984","title":"Bettler, Hope; Armuchee High School and Floyd County School System 2011 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hope Bettler, Armuchee High School and Floyd County School System 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR984/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34505","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314709,"bill_number":"HR840","title":"Carter, Joe; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Joe Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR840/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34320","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314718,"bill_number":"HR680","title":"King, Ruben & Novella; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ruben and Novella King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR680/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33978","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314759,"bill_number":"HR1033","title":"Gwinnett Federal Credit Union; SKOK St. Brothers Albert; partnership; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the partnership between the Gwinnett Federal Credit Union and the SKOK St. Brothers Albert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1033/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34572","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314775,"bill_number":"HR946","title":"Collins, Mr. Larry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Larry Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR946/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34455","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314788,"bill_number":"SR498","title":"Senate Rules; adopt amend","description":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"Senate Committee Unfavorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR498/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34066","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314789,"bill_number":"HB600","title":"Candler County; compensation of solicitor; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Candler County, approved July 29, 1920 (Ga. L. 1920, p. 364), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3956), so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of the solicitor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB600/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34017","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314790,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"Fulton County; additional power of each district and boards; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in unincorporated Fulton County and within each municipality therein, approved April 3, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5460), as amended, so as to provide for an additional power of each district and its board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB549/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33775","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314795,"bill_number":"HR945","title":"Morie, Mr. William F. \"Bill\", III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William F. \"Bill\" Morie III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR945/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34454","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314828,"bill_number":"HR814","title":"Johansen, Eric; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Eric Johansen, Coosa High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR814/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34294","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314830,"bill_number":"HR1078","title":"Frazier, Dr. Wayne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Wayne Frazier for his extraordinary work as a transformative principal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1078/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34629","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314846,"bill_number":"HB545","title":"Doraville, City of; ad valorem tax for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled 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; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to repeal a local constitutional amendment; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB545/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33769","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314859,"bill_number":"HR1038","title":"Drummond, Dr. Gavin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Gavin Drummond, The Westminster Schools' 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1038/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34577","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314860,"bill_number":"HB555","title":"Lawrenceville, City of; city manager position; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Lawrenceville, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4961), as amended, so as to amend the duties of the mayor; to provide for the establishment of a position of city manager; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB555/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33784","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314888,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"Rockdale County; chief magistrate; provide election","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Magistrate's Court of Rockdale County, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3907), as amended, so as to provide for the election of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Rockdale County; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the nonpartisan election of the chief magistrate; to provide for submission of the Act for preclearance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB586/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33897","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314904,"bill_number":"HR927","title":"McGowan, Margaret; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Margaret McGowan, the 2011 South Columbia Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR927/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34434","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314906,"bill_number":"SR587","title":"Living Water International; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Living Water International; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR587/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34286","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314913,"bill_number":"SR539","title":"35th Prince Hall Grand Youth Session; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 35th Prince Hall Grand Youth Session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR539/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34203","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314915,"bill_number":"HR662","title":"Mercer, Jennifer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Jennifer Mercer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR662/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33932","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314916,"bill_number":"HR934","title":"Hines, Leanne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leanne Hines, the 2011 Harlem Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR934/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34442","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314946,"bill_number":"HR619","title":"Hanatani, Honorable Takuji; Japan; express condolences and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing regret and condolences to Japan and her people and inviting the Consul General of Japan, Honorable Takuji Hanatani, to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR619/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33863","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314950,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Public Transit, Georgia Dept. of; create; provide for board and commissioner; duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to create the Georgia Department of Public Transit; to provide for a board and a commissioner of public transit; to provide for duties of the department; to provide for maximum use of available resources to enhance public transit in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB283/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34365","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314988,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"Twiggs County; Board of Education member compensation; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Twiggs County, approved March 26, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3627), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 24, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 4048), so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of members of the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB572/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33852","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":314989,"bill_number":"HR880","title":"House Study Committee on Open Loop Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Open Loop Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR880/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34373","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315020,"bill_number":"HR609","title":"Trotter, Mr. Daniel D. \"Dink\", Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Daniel D. \"Dink\" Trotter, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR609/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33831","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315032,"bill_number":"HR866","title":"Cox, Devin Hawkins; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Devin Hawkins Cox; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR866/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34346","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315043,"bill_number":"HR904","title":"Xiao, Wendy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Wendy Xiao, Lakeside High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR904/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34410","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315048,"bill_number":"HR601","title":"Robinson, Dr. Amelia Platts Boynton; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Amelia Platts Boynton Robinson on the occasion of her 100th birthday and recognizing her impact on Civil Rights in America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR601/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33823","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315061,"bill_number":"SR427","title":"Kelley, Mr. Mike; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Mike Kelley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR427/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33812","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315078,"bill_number":"HB543","title":"Gwinnett County; solicitor-general; revise certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, specifically by an Act approved September 18, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 432), and an Act approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3729), so as to revise certain provisions relating to the solicitor-general of Gwinnett County; to provide that the solicitor-general of Gwinnett County shall serve as the prosecuting attorney of the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB543/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33767","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315089,"bill_number":"HR632","title":"Spinks, Nichole; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nichole Spinks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR632/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33876","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315117,"bill_number":"HR938","title":"Buchanan, Ms. Kim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Kim Buchanan, Grovetown High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR938/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34446","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315123,"bill_number":"HR783","title":"Banks, Mrs. Yvonne Stokes; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Yvonne Stokes Banks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR783/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34196","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315150,"bill_number":"HR899","title":"Gaddy, Janet; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Janet Gaddy, the 2011 Lewiston Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR899/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34403","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315153,"bill_number":"SR502","title":"Clayton State University Lady Lakers Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Clayton State University Lady Lakers basketball team on their National Championship victory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR502/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34077","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315154,"bill_number":"HR807","title":"Taylor, Mr. Jerome; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jerome Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR807/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34230","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315158,"bill_number":"HR631","title":"Suilmann, Lauren; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lauren Suilmann; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR631/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33875","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315160,"bill_number":"HR641","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR641/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33906","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315162,"bill_number":"HR832","title":"Menke, Julie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Julie Menke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR832/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34312","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315214,"bill_number":"HR966","title":"Berner, Ms. Catherine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Catherine Berner, the 2011 William Hubbard Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR966/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34477","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315236,"bill_number":"HR664","title":"Durden, Dustin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Dustin Durden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR664/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33934","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315250,"bill_number":"HR1032","title":"Sadri, Dr. Hamid; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Hamid Sadri; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1032/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34571","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315253,"bill_number":"SR443","title":"Franklin County Middle School Technology Student Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Franklin County Middle School Technology Student Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR443/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33900","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315256,"bill_number":"SR563","title":"Davenport, Mrs. Helen Odessa Dixon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Helen Odessa Dixon Davenport on the occasion of her 85th birthday; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR563/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34259","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315257,"bill_number":"SR515","title":"Wooldridge, Kristen Michele; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kristen Michele Wooldridge, Newnan High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR515/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34123","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315260,"bill_number":"HR862","title":"Oglesby, William Martin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Martin Oglesby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR862/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34342","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315272,"bill_number":"HR612","title":"Burroughs, Mr. Glenny Donald \"G.D.\", II; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Glenny Donald \"G.D.\" Burroughs II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR612/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33836","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315273,"bill_number":"SR626","title":"Knobel, Jr., Dr. Roland J.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Roland J. Knobel, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR626/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34621","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315277,"bill_number":"SR403","title":"Giddens, Dr. Don P.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending native son and Georgia Tech professor Dr. Don P. Giddens upon his retirement as Dean of the College of Engineering; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR403/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33773","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315280,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority; modify provisions; provide terms and appointment of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3042), as amended, so as to modify provisions relating to the Authority; to provide for the terms and appointment of members of the Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB276/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34116","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315282,"bill_number":"SR472","title":"McCraney, Jonathon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathon McCraney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR472/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33972","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315289,"bill_number":"SR638","title":"Senate On and Off Premise Signs Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate On and Off Premise Signs Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR638/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34619","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315301,"bill_number":"HR628","title":"Herina, Britt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Britt Herina; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR628/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33872","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315312,"bill_number":"HB617","title":"Polk County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Polk County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount that will increase in certain years when the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the preceding year's assessed value of such homestead by a certain amount under certain conditions; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB617/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34070","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315314,"bill_number":"HR882","title":"Taylor, Mr. Fred Douglass; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Fred Douglass Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR882/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34386","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315319,"bill_number":"SR495","title":"2010 Fayette County High School Girls Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2010 Fayette County High School girls basketball team on winning the GHSA Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR495/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34029","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315320,"bill_number":"SR536","title":"Rockdale Alliance Church of Oxford, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the congregation of the Rockdale Alliance Church of Oxford, Georgia, for their service as a Host Congregation for Family Promise of NewRock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR536/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34172","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315328,"bill_number":"SR613","title":"Bridges, Jr., Mr. William A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William A. Bridges, Jr., and the Cabbagetown Collection Exhibition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR613/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34459","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315356,"bill_number":"HR978","title":"Kendrick, Reverend James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend James Kendrick on the occasion of his 50th anniversary with East Friendship Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR978/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34500","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315380,"bill_number":"HR719","title":"Charles \"Chuck\" Burris Memorial Bridge; City of Atlanta; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Charles \"Chuck\" Burris and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR719/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34044","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315382,"bill_number":"HR623","title":"Chester-Burton, Mrs. Kathy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Kathy Chester-Burton on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR623/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33867","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315399,"bill_number":"SR584","title":"Tattnall County High School Boys Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Tattnall County High School boys basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR584/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34283","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315424,"bill_number":"HR685","title":"Smithgall, Mrs. Celestia \"Lessie\" Bailey; 100th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Celestia \"Lessie\" Bailey Smithgall on her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR685/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33983","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315428,"bill_number":"SR611","title":"Epsilon Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Epsilon Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR611/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34439","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315440,"bill_number":"HR971","title":"Buford High School softball team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Buford High School softball team on winning their fourth consecutive GHSA Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR971/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34491","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315444,"bill_number":"SR623","title":"Whiting, Ms. Mary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Mary Whiting on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR623/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34634","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315459,"bill_number":"HR1060","title":"Gilsinan, Dr. James F.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. James F. Gilsinan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1060/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34602","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315483,"bill_number":"HR755","title":"McDannald, Dr. E.R. \"Skip\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. E.R. \"Skip\" McDannald; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR755/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34155","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315487,"bill_number":"HR1053","title":"Usher, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Leon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leon Usher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1053/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34594","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315509,"bill_number":"SR527","title":"Anderson, Caleb Martin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Caleb Martin Anderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR527/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34161","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315513,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Coolidge, City of; elections of the mayor/councilmembers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Coolidge, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3828), so as to provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB267/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33970","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315556,"bill_number":"SR451","title":"Lian-Juin, Mr. Tora; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Tora Lian-Juin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR451/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33950","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315584,"bill_number":"SR484","title":"Gura, Jeremy; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeremy Gura; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR484/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34008","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315599,"bill_number":"SR445","title":"Herrin, Mr. Samuel Perry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samuel Perry Herrin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR445/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33902","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315633,"bill_number":"HR766","title":"Rondone, Joseph Eugene; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph Eugene Rondone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR766/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34179","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315715,"bill_number":"HR627","title":"Thomas, Wren; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wren Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR627/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33871","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315726,"bill_number":"HR961","title":"Strickland, Mr. Nathaniel; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Nathaniel Strickland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR961/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34472","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315737,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Corporations; property held by congregations/religious societies; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations organized for religious, fraternal, or educational purposes, so as to revise certain provisions regarding property held by congregations and religious societies; to provide that conveyances of property to congregations and religious societies shall be valid in accordance with Georgia law; to provide for the authority of congregations and religious societies over trustees of property; to provide for express trusts of the property of religious societies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB280/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34255","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315742,"bill_number":"HR780","title":"Dodgen Middle School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dodgen Middle School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR780/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34193","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315743,"bill_number":"SR636","title":"Trower, Jake; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jake Trower, Camden County High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR636/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34653","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315744,"bill_number":"SR397","title":"Japan; extending sympathies and encouragement","description":"A RESOLUTION extending sympathies and encouragement to the nation of Japan in their hour of need; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR397/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33743","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315746,"bill_number":"HR658","title":"Kemp, Jamie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Jamey Kemp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR658/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33928","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315755,"bill_number":"HR977","title":"Legal services for indigent; dedicate existing fees; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for dedication of certain existing fees and assessments for the purpose of funding legal services for indigent persons accused of crimes and delinquent acts; to provide that such funds shall not be subject to lapse; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR977/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34490","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315800,"bill_number":"HR881","title":"County functions; incorporated and unincorporated areas; limit - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to limit the functions performed in its incorporated areas by any county with more than 90 percent of its citizens residing in one or more municipal corporations and provide that any other functions performed in the unincorporated area shall be funded only from special district fees, assessments, and taxes; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR881/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34374","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315843,"bill_number":"HB539","title":"Savannah, City of; term of office of board of education president; revise provisions","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3637), so as to revise provisions relating to the term of office of the president of the board of education; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB539/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33753","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315847,"bill_number":"SR487","title":"Sweat, Robert Aaron; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Aaron Sweat; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR487/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34012","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315875,"bill_number":"HR1008","title":"Lewis, Angie; 25th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 25th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner Angie Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1008/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34529","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315880,"bill_number":"HR743","title":"Mini America Park; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Mini America Park, an educational and environmental green initiative in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR743/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34144","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315883,"bill_number":"SR599","title":"Tate, Mrs. Virginia C. Barnett; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Virginia C. Barnett Tate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR599/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34375","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315910,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"Johnson County; probate judge serve as chief magistrate; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Small Claims Court of Johnson County, now the Magistrate Court of Johnson County, approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4031), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4006), and an Act approved March 12, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4746), so as to provide that on and after January 1, 2013, the probate judge shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Johnson County; to provide for the office of the current magistrate and the expiration of his term; to repeal certain Acts; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB537/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33747","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315936,"bill_number":"HB582","title":"Parrott, Town of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Parrott; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the municipality; to provide for a governing authority of such municipality 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 repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB582/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33893","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315940,"bill_number":"HB590","title":"Woodstock, City of; annex certain territory; change city limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Woodstock, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4160), as amended, specifically by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4472), so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory to the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB590/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33911","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315945,"bill_number":"SR598","title":"Farmer, Mr. James Robert \"Bob\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. James Robert \"Bob\" Farmer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR598/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34369","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315947,"bill_number":"HR1026","title":"Moore, Ms. Maya; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Maya Moore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1026/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34546","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315954,"bill_number":"HR925","title":"Josey, Tarynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tarynn Josey, the 2011 Bel Air Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR925/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34432","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315965,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"Division of Roofing Contractors; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensure and regulation of the practices of electrical contracting, plumbing contracting, low-voltage electrical contracting, utility contracting, and conditioned air contracting, so as to create the Division of Roofing Contractors within the State Construction Industry Licensing Board and provide for the licensure and regulation of roofing contractors; to change the statement of legislative purpose and add definitions; to provide for requirements for licensure and prohibit unlicensed performance of roofing contracting; to provide for an effective date and applicability contingent upon funding; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB666/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34616","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315970,"bill_number":"SR616","title":"Moses, Derek Wayne; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Derek Wayne Moses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR616/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34496","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315982,"bill_number":"SR565","title":"Peeples, Mr. Billy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Billy Peeples; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR565/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34262","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":315995,"bill_number":"HR806","title":"Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home; 100th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR806/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34229","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316031,"bill_number":"HR585","title":"Trust funds administration; hazardous, solid waste management; create - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for creation and administration of a trust fund or funds for purposes of hazardous waste management, solid waste management, or both; to provide for appropriations and dedication of revenue to such funds; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR585/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33749","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316033,"bill_number":"HR957","title":"Hall, Dr. James Benito, MPH, PhD, Drs. Ph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. James Benito Hall, MPH, PhD, Drs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR957/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34468","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316048,"bill_number":"HR771","title":"Lassiter High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lassiter High School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR771/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34184","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316053,"bill_number":"SR541","title":"First Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the congregation of the First Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia, for their service as a Host Congregation for Family Promise of NewRock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR541/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34220","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316061,"bill_number":"HR650","title":"Shipp, Mr. David L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. David L. Shipp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR650/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33920","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316063,"bill_number":"HR715","title":"Anglin, Mrs. Deborah A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Deborah A. Anglin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR715/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34062","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316067,"bill_number":"SR412","title":"Gribble, Daniel; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Daniel Gribble, Riverwood International School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR412/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33792","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316098,"bill_number":"SR437","title":"Little, Rev. Clifford; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Clifford Little; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR437/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33857","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316114,"bill_number":"HB554","title":"Habersham County; airport authority; create and establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish an airport authority for Habersham County; to declare the need for an airport authority; to designate the name of the authority; to declare the purposes and objectives of this Act; to define certain terms; to provide for the membership of the authority; to provide for the terms of office of the authority members; to provide for the election of officers, quorum, bylaws, procedures, and meetings; to provide for compensation of members; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal of members; to provide for service of process; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB554/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33782","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316125,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"Brookhaven, City of; provide a charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County; to provide for a charter for the City of Brookhaven; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, and districts relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB636/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34211","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316155,"bill_number":"HR1024","title":"Crowell, Mrs. Carol Ethridge; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Carol Ethridge Crowell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1024/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34544","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316158,"bill_number":"HR1088","title":"Bentley, Mr. Darryl K.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Darryl K. Bentley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1088/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34648","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316162,"bill_number":"HR820","title":"Vancuren, Jared; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jared Vancuren, Coosa High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR820/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34300","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316194,"bill_number":"SR470","title":"Dutra, Danielle; 2011 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Danielle Dutra, North Cobb High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR470/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33968","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316200,"bill_number":"HB632","title":"Augusta-Richmond County; mayor and members; partisan elections","description":"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, so as to provide for partisan elections for the mayor and members of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission; to provide for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB632/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34140","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316208,"bill_number":"HR759","title":"Peney, Sergeant Jonathan K. \"Doc\"; United States Army Ranger; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of United State Army Ranger Sergeant Jonathan K. \"Doc\" Peney on the anniversary of his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR759/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34160","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316214,"bill_number":"HR661","title":"Williamson, Lynda B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Lynda B. Williamson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR661/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33931","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316219,"bill_number":"HR951","title":"Loe, Dr. Cindy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Cindy Loe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR951/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34461","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316221,"bill_number":"SR440","title":"American Baptist Churches of the South; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending American Baptist Churches of the South; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR440/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33860","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316222,"bill_number":"SR400","title":"Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2011 Youth of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2011 Youth of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR400/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33750","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316223,"bill_number":"HR684","title":"Smith, Mr. Hoyt R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Hoyt R. Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR684/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33982","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316226,"bill_number":"SR449","title":"Dodson, Adam Dee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Adam Dee Dodson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR449/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33905","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316229,"bill_number":"SR426","title":"Sweat, Mr. Keith; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Keith Sweat; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR426/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33811","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316238,"bill_number":"HR1066","title":"Jacques, Mr. Wilfred James; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Wilfred James \"Jack\" Jacques; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1066/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34608","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316249,"bill_number":"SR578","title":"Stephenson High School Students; Band College Scholarships; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School who have earned band college scholarships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR578/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34277","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316262,"bill_number":"HR763","title":"Chang Bin Yim Day at the capitol; March 31, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Chang Bin Yim and recognizing March 31, 2011, as Chang Bin Yim Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR763/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34176","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316320,"bill_number":"HR795","title":"Nguyen, Davis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Davis Nguyen, Lovejoy High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR795/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34217","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316325,"bill_number":"HR775","title":"Murdock Elementary School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Murdock Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR775/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34188","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316332,"bill_number":"HB615","title":"Polk County; ad valorem tax for county purposes; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Polk County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of the county who are 70 years of age or older with net annual household income of $10,000.00 or less; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB615/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34068","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316347,"bill_number":"SR609","title":"Payne, Ms. Barbara; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Barbara Payne on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR609/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34385","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316370,"bill_number":"SR561","title":"Everett, Mr. Roy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Roy Everett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR561/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34253","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316377,"bill_number":"SR602","title":"Williams, Mr. Patrick Ansley; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Patrick Ansley Williams; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR602/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34377","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316386,"bill_number":"HR728","title":"Lariscy, Mrs. Kelli; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Kelli Lariscy, South Effingham High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR728/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34096","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316387,"bill_number":"HR787","title":"Georgia Justice Project; 25th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Justice Project on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR787/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34200","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316389,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Coolidge, City of; provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Coolidge, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3828), so as to provide for elections of the mayor and councilmembers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB264/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33884","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316399,"bill_number":"HR779","title":"Tritt Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tritt Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR779/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34192","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316408,"bill_number":"HR727","title":"Lariscy, Michaela; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michaela Lariscy, South Effingham High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR727/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34095","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316414,"bill_number":"HR625","title":"Fielding, Ms. Candida; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Candida Fielding, Twiggs County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR625/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33869","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316462,"bill_number":"HR954","title":"Lou Walker Senior Center Choir; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lou Walker Senior Center Choir; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR954/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34465","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316469,"bill_number":"HB664","title":"Georgia Charter Schools Commission; exclude Retirement System membership; provisions","description":"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 amend certain definitions; to provide that the Georgia Charter Schools Commission may elect to exclude all teachers in a commission charter school from membership in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide that the Georgia Charter Schools Commission may make an irrevocable election to exclude public school employees from membership in the Public School Employees Retirement Fund; to provide for notice; to provide for a refund of employer and employee contributions; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB664/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34614","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316497,"bill_number":"SR459","title":"Joye, Mr. Harlon E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Harlon E. Joye; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR459/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33957","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316515,"bill_number":"HR648","title":"Careers in Energy Week; October 17, 2011; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of October 17, 2011, as Careers in Energy Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR648/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33918","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316548,"bill_number":"HR900","title":"Leiden, Mr. Eric; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Eric Leiden, Evans High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR900/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34404","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316562,"bill_number":"SR614","title":"Fowler, Katherine Elizabeth; Alex Thomas Immer; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Katherine Elizabeth Fowler and Alex Thomas Immer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR614/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34462","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316563,"bill_number":"SR492","title":"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR492/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34020","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316568,"bill_number":"SR513","title":"Shell, Abigail Taylor; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Abigail Taylor Shell, East Coweta High School's and Coweta County's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR513/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34121","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316589,"bill_number":"HR860","title":"Love, Francis McIntire; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Francis McIntire Love; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR860/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34340","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316600,"bill_number":"HR847","title":"Mote, Mr. Steve; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Steve Mote, the 2011 Banks Stephens Middle School Teacher of the Year and Monroe County Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR847/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34327","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316604,"bill_number":"HR970","title":"Carter, Walter Thomas; Monroe County Fire Chief; retirement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Monroe County Fire Chief Walter Thomas Carter on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR970/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34481","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316609,"bill_number":"SR592","title":"Wilber, Dr. Joe; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Joe Wilber; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR592/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34360","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316652,"bill_number":"HR741","title":"Norcross High School girls basketball team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Norcross High School girls basketball team for winning their second consecutive Class AAAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR741/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34142","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316695,"bill_number":"HB618","title":"Holly Springs, City of; corporate city limits; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide 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 March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4964), so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB618/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34082","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316701,"bill_number":"HR1036","title":"Barber, Ms. Brittne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Brittne Barber; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1036/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34575","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316710,"bill_number":"HR649","title":"Psi State Georgia chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Psi State Georgia chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International for 75 years of service to the students of Georgia by dedicated women educators; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR649/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33919","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316714,"bill_number":"HR1047","title":"Baird, Mrs. Kim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Kim Baird; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1047/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34586","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316720,"bill_number":"SR585","title":"Usher, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Leon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leon Usher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR585/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34284","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316745,"bill_number":"HR933","title":"Tarleton, Vicki; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Vicki Tarleton, the 2011 Grovetown High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR933/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34441","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316747,"bill_number":"HR622","title":"Dunson, Mrs. Louise; birthday greetings; express","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing birthday greetings to Mrs. Louise Dunson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR622/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33866","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316765,"bill_number":"HR838","title":"Jones, Tyron; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Tyron Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR838/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34318","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316801,"bill_number":"HR953","title":"LeCain, Mr. Ken; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Ken LeCain; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR953/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34464","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316834,"bill_number":"SR475","title":"Life Matters Outreach Pregnancy Care Center; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Life Matters Outreach Pregnancy Care Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR475/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34004","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316867,"bill_number":"HR850","title":"Sikes, Mrs. Misti; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Misti Sikes, the 2011 Samuel Hubbard Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR850/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34330","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316883,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"Waycross, City of; citizens right to address city commissioners; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Waycross, approved August 17, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4916), so as to provide that citizens of the City of Waycross shall have the right to address or speak to the city commissioners on official actions or other topics relating to the business of the city commission at meetings of the city commission by expressing their desire to speak no later than the beginning of the meeting at which such citizens desire to address or speak to the city commissioners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB591/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33912","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316919,"bill_number":"HR955","title":"Madison County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madison County on the occasion of its bicentennial anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR955/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34466","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316923,"bill_number":"SR538","title":"Miller Grove High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Miller Grove High School varsity boys basketball team on winning their third consecutive Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR538/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34174","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316934,"bill_number":"HB541","title":"Obstruction of public administration; threaten or intimidate officer or official; provide for offense","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to provide for the offense of threatening or intimidating a law enforcement officer, public official, or other person relating to such person's involvement in a judicial proceeding; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB541/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33755","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316935,"bill_number":"SR562","title":"Campbell II, Mr. Debon Leeroy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Debon Leeroy Campbell II on his service as a legislative intern; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR562/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34258","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":316981,"bill_number":"SR446","title":"Scott, Mr. Dylan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dylan Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR446/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33901","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317001,"bill_number":"HR996","title":"Brain Tumor Foundation For Children, Inc.; May as Brain Tumor Awareness Month; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Brain Tumor Foundation For Children, Inc., and recognizing May as Brain Tumor Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR996/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34517","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317017,"bill_number":"HR825","title":"Wall, Russell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Russell Wall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR825/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34305","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317046,"bill_number":"SR401","title":"Black, Honorable Gary W.; Agriculture Commissioner; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Gary W. Black upon his election as Agriculture Commissioner for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR401/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33751","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317075,"bill_number":"SR493","title":"Lower Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe of Georgia; supporting federal recognition","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting federal recognition of the Lower Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR493/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34021","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317103,"bill_number":"HR1083","title":"Mitchell, Ms. Ashlee J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Ashlee J. Mitchell, a Georgia Teacher of the Year Finalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1083/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34637","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317140,"bill_number":"HR642","title":"Raymond Royal Marshall Memorial Intersection; City of Atlanta; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Raymond Royal Marshall and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR642/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33910","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317145,"bill_number":"HR976","title":"Willingway Hospital; Homecoming celebration; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Willingway Hospital on their Homecoming celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR976/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34486","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317165,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"Preventable diseases; establish provider system for children vaccines; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to require the establishment of a provider choice system for the vaccines for children program operated by the Department of Community Health; to authorize providers to request the department to consider equivalent vaccines; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB655/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34558","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317166,"bill_number":"SR519","title":"Khan, Aleisha; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Aleisha Khan, The Heritage School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR519/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34127","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317171,"bill_number":"SR604","title":"Hodges, Dr. Cecil A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Cecil A. Hodges; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR604/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34379","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317183,"bill_number":"HR621","title":"Rhyant, Mr. Lee E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Lee E. Rhyant on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR621/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33865","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317191,"bill_number":"HR731","title":"Herbst, Dr. Susan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Susan Herbst; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR731/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34099","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317195,"bill_number":"HR873","title":"Davenport, Thomas Frederick, IV; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas Frederick Davenport IV; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR873/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34353","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317253,"bill_number":"HR726","title":"Cobb, Addison Forrest; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Addison Forrest Cobb; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR726/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34094","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317254,"bill_number":"HB628","title":"Coolidge, City of; time of municipal elections; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Coolidge, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3828), so as to change provisions relating to the time of holding of municipal elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB628/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34132","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317274,"bill_number":"HR839","title":"Furino, Toni; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Toni Furino; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR839/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34319","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317278,"bill_number":"SR402","title":"Youth Business Development Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Youth Business Development Day and commending the Youth Business Development program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR402/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33772","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317287,"bill_number":"SR454","title":"Corpe, Dr. Raymond F.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Raymond F. Corpe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR454/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33953","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317290,"bill_number":"SR523","title":"Davis, Jr., Mr. Erroll B. Davis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Erroll B. Davis, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR523/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34135","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317302,"bill_number":"HR1040","title":"Whelchel, John L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John L. Whelchel, The Westminster Schools' 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1040/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34579","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317307,"bill_number":"HB653","title":"Inmate policies; restraint on pregnant female inmates; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies and penal institutions, so as to prohibit the use of restraints on pregnant female inmates under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB653/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34556","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317310,"bill_number":"HB593","title":"Regents Retirement Plan; participation revocable at will; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to provide that an election to participate in the Regents Retirement Plan in lieu of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia shall be revocable at will; to provide that persons who made an irrevocable election for such participation may nonetheless elect to participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for creditable service; to provide for application and transfer of funds; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB593/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33989","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317311,"bill_number":"HR666","title":"Lanier, Luke R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Luke R. Lanier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR666/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33936","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317374,"bill_number":"HR600","title":"Andrews, Mr. Alphonso; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Alphonso Andrews; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR600/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33821","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317388,"bill_number":"HB662","title":"Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact","description":"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 enact the \"Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act\"; to provide definitions; to require an evaluation of a blind or visually impaired child to determine such child's need for Braille instruction; to require Braille instruction in the individualized education program of a blind or visually impaired student; to provide requirements for textbook publishers relating to Braille instructional materials; to provide license requirements relating to Braille for certain teachers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB662/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34590","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317395,"bill_number":"HB622","title":"Poulan, City of; mayor and councilmembers; change terms of office","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Poulan, approved April 10, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4367), as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB622/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34113","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317396,"bill_number":"HB648","title":"Legal services for indigents; certain fees to fund accused; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 and Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and legal defense for indigents, respectively, so as to change certain provisions so that certain fees and assessments are dedicated to funding legal services for indigent persons accused of crimes and delinquent acts; to change provisions relating to the budget of the council; to provide a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB648/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34487","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317442,"bill_number":"HB647","title":"Commissioner of Revenue; disclose whether person filed state tax return; authorize","description":"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 authorize the Commissioner of Revenue to disclose the fact of whether a person filed an individual state income tax return; to provide a definition; to require that withholding agents withhold state income tax at 6 percent for those persons who did not file an individual state income tax return for the most recent taxable year; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB647/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34407","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317476,"bill_number":"SR488","title":"Dighton, Mr. Alan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Alan Dighton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR488/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34013","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317491,"bill_number":"SR405","title":"Sanders, Paul; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Paul Sanders, North Springs High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR405/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33799","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317496,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"Contracting and bidding; preference for local resident businesses for public works projects; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracting and bidding requirements, so as to authorize local governments to apply, by local ordinance or resolution, a preference for local resident businesses in considering bids for local public works projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB558/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33809","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317524,"bill_number":"SR457","title":"Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR457/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33955","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317553,"bill_number":"SR458","title":"Ola High School Band; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Ola High School Band; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR458/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33956","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317568,"bill_number":"HR1079","title":"Mendheim, Ms. Susan McNeill; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Susan McNeill Mendheim on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1079/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34632","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317740,"bill_number":"HR895","title":"Hovet, Sierra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sierra Hovet, Evans High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR895/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34399","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317753,"bill_number":"HB626","title":"Ware County; performance audits as condition to make payments; provide","description":"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, so as to provide for receipt of performance audits as a condition precedent to making certain payments; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB626/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34119","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317761,"bill_number":"HR1061","title":"Caldwell-Pope, Kentavious; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kentavious Caldwell-Pope; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1061/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34603","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317769,"bill_number":"HR856","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Sigma Chapter; 80th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on the occasion of its 80th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR856/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34336","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317780,"bill_number":"HR949","title":"Lamar, Beth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Beth Lamar, the 2011 Grovetown Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR949/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34458","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317785,"bill_number":"SR548","title":"Right to Hike; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Right to Hike; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR548/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34239","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317788,"bill_number":"HB620","title":"Probation/Parole Community Based Supervision, Department of; create; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to penal institutions, so as to create the Department of Probation/Parole Community Based Supervision; to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, to correct cross-references; to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to change provisions relating to imposition and service of split sentences; to amend Titles 19, 35, 40, 43, 45, and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations, law enforcement officers and agencies, motor vehicles and traffic, professions and businesses, public officers and employees, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for certain changes in the administrative organization of the Department of Corrections and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles and to provide for conforming amendments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB620/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34087","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317792,"bill_number":"HR761","title":"Sales and use tax; authorize without all independent school participation; allow - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to allow for a county school district in which one or more independent school districts are located to authorize, impose, levy, collect, and distribute a sales and use tax for educational purposes without the participation of all the independent school districts located within the county, conditioned upon approval by a majority of the qualified voters residing within the limits of the local taxing jurisdiction voting in a referendum thereon; to provide for a method of distribution for taxes simultaneously collected by a county school district and an independent school district within the county; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR761/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34163","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317796,"bill_number":"HR858","title":"Smith, Mrs. Ola Mae Richardson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Ola Mae Richardson Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR858/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34338","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317817,"bill_number":"SR572","title":"Stephenson High School Students with SAT scores over 2000; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School with SAT scores over 2000; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR572/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34271","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317845,"bill_number":"HB609","title":"Insurance; policy coverage for telemedicine services; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for telemedicine services; to provide for definitions; 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 coverage for telemedicine services for Medicaid recipients; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB609/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34039","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317847,"bill_number":"SR533","title":"Conyers First United Methodist Church of Conyers, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the congregation of the Conyers First United Methodist Church of Conyers, Georgia, for their service as a Host Congregation for Family Promise of NewRock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR533/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34169","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317857,"bill_number":"HR737","title":"Calloway; Mr. Cason Jewell, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Cason Jewell Calloway, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR737/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34103","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317870,"bill_number":"SR567","title":"Jackson, Mr. Roosevelt; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Roosevelt Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR567/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34264","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317874,"bill_number":"HR1067","title":"Chastain, Mrs. Darcile Music; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Darcile Music Chastain; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1067/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34609","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317877,"bill_number":"HR781","title":"Hightower Trail Middle School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hightower Trail Middle School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR781/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34194","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317892,"bill_number":"HR772","title":"Mountain View Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mountain View Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR772/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34185","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317906,"bill_number":"SR577","title":"Stephenson High School Students; Academic College Scholarships; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending students of Stephenson High School who have earned academic college scholarships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR577/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34276","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317933,"bill_number":"HR1086","title":"McKeen, William; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending William McKeen for his service during the 2011 Regular Session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1086/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34646","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317940,"bill_number":"HR671","title":"Hoyt, Jack; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jack Hoyt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR671/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33941","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317954,"bill_number":"HR739","title":"Lower Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe of Georgia; federal recognition; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting federal recognition of the Lower Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR739/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34106","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317955,"bill_number":"HR861","title":"Myer, John Ownby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Ownby Myer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR861/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34341","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317960,"bill_number":"HR714","title":"Habersham County 12 and Under All-Star girls basketball team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Habersham County 12 and Under All-Star girls basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR714/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34061","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317969,"bill_number":"HR1077","title":"Alou, Mrs. Susan Harman; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Susan Harman Alou; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1077/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34644","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317979,"bill_number":"HR1090","title":"Walton High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Walton High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1090/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34650","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":317992,"bill_number":"HR683","title":"Bennett, Mrs. Lauri Jo; Lauri Jo's Southern Style Canning; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Lauri Jo Bennett and Lauri Jo's Southern Style Canning; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR683/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33981","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318020,"bill_number":"HR744","title":"Vaughn, Cameron; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameron Vaughn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR744/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34145","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318023,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"Limited liability companies; low-profit companies; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limited liability companies, so as to provide for low-profit limited liability companies; to change certain provisions relative to definitions for such chapter; to change certain provisions relating to the names of limited liability companies; to change certain provisions relating to judicial and administrative dissolution of limited liability companies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB594/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33990","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318033,"bill_number":"SR628","title":"Wright, Rev. Charles E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Charles E. Wright; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR628/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34638","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318041,"bill_number":"SR631","title":"Ping, His Excellency Dr. Jean; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending His Excellency Dr. Jean Ping; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR631/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34630","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318043,"bill_number":"HR638","title":"Rhyant, Mr. Lee E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Lee E. Rhyant on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR638/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33882","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318049,"bill_number":"SR560","title":"Timmons, Jr., Honorable Jimmie Hodge; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Jimmie Hodge Timmons, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR560/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34252","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318050,"bill_number":"HB595","title":"Tax credits for job creation; earned for prior year; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax credits for jobs created by business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to provide that in certain circumstances tax credits may be earned for jobs created in the year prior to the year in which an area is designated by the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for the tax years to which such credits shall apply; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB595/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33991","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318058,"bill_number":"HR973","title":"Newman, Reverend H. Ray, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend H. Ray Newman, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR973/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34483","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318066,"bill_number":"HR626","title":"Davis, Tiffany; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tiffany Davis, Wilkinson County High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR626/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33870","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318068,"bill_number":"HB634","title":"Ad valorem tax; population brackets and census; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to installment payment of ad valorem taxes, so as to change the provisions relative to population brackets and the census regarding interest on unpaid ad valorem taxes in each county of this state having a population of 800,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 2000 or any future such census, so that such provisions remain applicable to such counties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB634/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34209","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318072,"bill_number":"HR687","title":"Jarrard, Mrs. Mildred Anderson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Mildred Anderson Jarrard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR687/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33985","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318097,"bill_number":"HR703","title":"Todd, Daphne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Daphne Todd, the 2011 Wilkinson County Middle School Teacher of the Year and Wilkinson County School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR703/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34050","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318098,"bill_number":"HR920","title":"Hampton, Kim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kim Hampton, the 2011 CCBOE Alternative School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR920/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34426","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318100,"bill_number":"HB569","title":"Charlton County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Charlton County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualification, terms, and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to provide for meetings, procedures, and vacancies; to relieve certain officers of powers and duties and to provide for the transfer of functions to the newly created board; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB569/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33847","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318110,"bill_number":"HB625","title":"Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; communications officers; provide membership","description":"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 for membership in such fund for communications officers; to provide for creditable service for prior service; to provide for contributions; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB625/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34118","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318116,"bill_number":"HR1051","title":"Hodges, Dr. Cecil A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Cecil A. Hodges; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1051/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34592","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318119,"bill_number":"HR732","title":"Chaney, Mr. Daniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Daniel Chaney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR732/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34104","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318128,"bill_number":"SR506","title":"New Era Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending New Era Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR506/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34081","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318156,"bill_number":"SR555","title":"Eaves, Mr. A. Reginald; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. A. Reginald Eaves on the occasion of his birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR555/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34246","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318166,"bill_number":"SR554","title":"2011 Senate Administrative Assistants; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2011 Senate administrative assistants on their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR554/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34245","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318169,"bill_number":"HR902","title":"Pruitt, Mr. Steve; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Steve Pruitt, the 2011 Stallings Island Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR902/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34408","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318178,"bill_number":"HR816","title":"McCain, Susan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Susan McCain, Trion High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR816/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34296","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318188,"bill_number":"HR917","title":"Jones, Honorable Steve C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Steve C. Jones on his confirmation as a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR917/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34423","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318219,"bill_number":"SR486","title":"LaPorte, Kailyn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kailyn LaPorte; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR486/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34011","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318235,"bill_number":"HR821","title":"Cook, Ms. Jessica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jessica Cook for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR821/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34301","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318238,"bill_number":"HR1081","title":"Byers, Stanley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stanley Byers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1081/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34635","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318244,"bill_number":"HR1064","title":"Gray, Mr Thomas Eugene \"Tommy\", Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Thomas Eugene \"Tommy\" Gray, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1064/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34606","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318245,"bill_number":"HR652","title":"Sims, Marie Smith; celebrate life","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Marie Smith Sims; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR652/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33922","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318246,"bill_number":"SR588","title":"Mexican Consul General Salvador De Lara; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mexican Consul General Salvador De Lara; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR588/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34287","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318247,"bill_number":"HB606","title":"Purchasing departments; public letting and bids; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing a purchasing department in counties of this state having a population of 200,000 or more, approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 408), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3858) and an Act approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 583), so as to change counties to which such Act is applicable; to change certain provisions relative to public letting and bids; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB606/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34034","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318249,"bill_number":"HR835","title":"Mitchell, Russ; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Russ Mitchell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR835/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34315","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318259,"bill_number":"SR408","title":"Hernandez, Nadine; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nadine Hernandez, Sprayberry High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR408/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33796","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318266,"bill_number":"SR504","title":"Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month; recognize April","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Prevent Child Abuse Habersham and recognizing April, 2011, as Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR504/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34079","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318274,"bill_number":"HR729","title":"Georgia State Patrol Post 42; Motor Vehicle Safety Facility; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State Patrol Post 42 and Motor Vehicle Safety Facility on the occasion of its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR729/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34097","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318275,"bill_number":"SR557","title":"Brown, Dr. Katheryn \"K.M.\" Vernethea Middleton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Katheryn \"K.M.\" Vernethea Middleton Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR557/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34248","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318279,"bill_number":"SR501","title":"Africa Heritage Foundation and His Excellency Jean Ping; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Africa Heritage Foundation and His Excellency Jean Ping; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR501/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34076","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318287,"bill_number":"HR637","title":"Melton, Mr. Stephen A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Stephen A. Melton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR637/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33881","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318304,"bill_number":"SR607","title":"Jeans, Joshua Austin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joshua Austin Jeans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR607/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34383","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318323,"bill_number":"HR742","title":"Norcross High School boys basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Norcross High School boys basketball team on winning the 2011 Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR742/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34143","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318326,"bill_number":"HR808","title":"Gambling Addiction Trust Fund; create - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Gambling Addiction Trust Fund; to provide for nonlapsing of funds therein; to authorize the dedication of certain taxes to be deposited into such fund; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR808/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34232","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318330,"bill_number":"HR948","title":"Unpingco, Mr. Ray; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Ray Unpingco, the 2011 Grovetown Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR948/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34457","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318353,"bill_number":"HR1041","title":"Franklin Covenant Baptist Church; 163rd anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Franklin Covenant Baptist Church on the occasion of its 163rd anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1041/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34580","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318354,"bill_number":"SR409","title":"Ulrich, Ms. Deborah; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Deborah Ulrich, Marietta Middle School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR409/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33795","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318366,"bill_number":"HB598","title":"Jeff Davis County; board of commissioners meetings schedule; modify provisions","description":"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 March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3998), so as to modify provisions relating to the scheduling of meetings of the board of commissioners; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB598/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34015","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318367,"bill_number":"HR892","title":"Allen, Mr. Marcus; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Marcus Allen, the 2011 Evans High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR892/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34396","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318372,"bill_number":"SR522","title":"Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR522/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34131","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318374,"bill_number":"HR944","title":"Buchanan, Mr. Chad; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Chad Buchanan, the 2011 Westmont Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR944/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34452","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318376,"bill_number":"HR913","title":"Hagler, Devan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Devan Hagler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR913/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34419","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318382,"bill_number":"HR698","title":"Connell, Caleb; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Caleb Connell; and for other purposes.A RESOLUTION","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR698/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34045","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318399,"bill_number":"HR1092","title":"Jack and Jill of America; Savannah Chapter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Savannah Chapter of Jack and Jill of America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1092/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34652","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318409,"bill_number":"HB571","title":"McIntyre, Town of; incorporate; grant new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the Town of McIntyre, Georgia, and to grant a new charter to said town; to organize the municipal government thereof; to prescribe the corporate limits; to regulate the sale or lease of town utilities, the grant of franchises, and the furnishing of certain practices; to provide for a mayor and aldermen and their function, authority, powers, duties, qualifications, and election; to provide the power of veto and the manner of overriding the same; to repeal an Act incorporating the Town of McIntyre, Georgia, and granting a new charter approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2370), as amended; to repeal certain other Acts affecting said town; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB571/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33851","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318422,"bill_number":"SR511","title":"Zoo Atlanta; Mr. Raymond King; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zoo Atlanta and its new president and CEO, Mr. Raymond King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR511/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34111","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318424,"bill_number":"HR716","title":"Carter, Bishop C.L., Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bishop C.L. Carter, Sr., on his service, leadership, and devotion to the ministry for more than 50 years; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR716/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34063","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318436,"bill_number":"HR823","title":"McGraw, Dr. Bob; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Bob McGraw, Pepperell High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR823/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34303","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318454,"bill_number":"HR883","title":"Eagar, Mrs. Patty; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Patty Eagar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR883/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34387","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318456,"bill_number":"HR688","title":"Payne, Mrs. Hart Wilheit; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Hart Wilheit Payne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR688/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33986","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318459,"bill_number":"SR420","title":"Women of Wealth Global Summit; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Women of Wealth Global Summit and commending the inaugural Global Women Summit Red Carpet Awards and Charity Event; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR420/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33804","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318479,"bill_number":"SR462","title":"Perry, Coach Bill; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Coach Bill Perry, Allatoona High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR462/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33960","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318480,"bill_number":"HR852","title":"Lee, Jared; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jared Lee, Mary Persons High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR852/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34332","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318482,"bill_number":"HR972","title":"Mattox, Vicki; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Vicki Mattox, the 2011 Lamar County Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR972/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34482","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318485,"bill_number":"HR828","title":"The Farmers Bank; 100th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Farmers Bank on its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR828/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34308","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318493,"bill_number":"SR508","title":"Farm to School Programs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending farm to school programs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR508/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34085","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318505,"bill_number":"SR525","title":"Senate Erosion and Sediment Control Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Erosion and Sediment Control Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR525/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34138","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318510,"bill_number":"SR436","title":"Holmes, Ms. Mattie Parks; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Mattie Parks Holmes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR436/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33856","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318520,"bill_number":"HR1082","title":"Reed, David Ronald; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of David Ronald Reed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1082/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34636","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318529,"bill_number":"HR990","title":"Camera, Elliott; 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Elliott Camera for being selected as a 2011 W.E.B. Du Bois Scholar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR990/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34511","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318530,"bill_number":"HR747","title":"Ferraro, Ms. Geraldine A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Geraldine A. Ferraro; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR747/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34148","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318531,"bill_number":"HR607","title":"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR607/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33829","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318540,"bill_number":"SR444","title":"Master Sergeant Charles Richard Van Hoy, Jr.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Master Sergeant Charles Richard Van Hoy, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR444/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33903","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318550,"bill_number":"HR1049","title":"McMurray, Ms. Susan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Susan McMurray, Camden County High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1049/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34588","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318555,"bill_number":"SR398","title":"Scenic Hometown Highway; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Georgia portion of U.S. Highway 27 as the Scenic Hometown Highway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR398/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33745","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318556,"bill_number":"SR442","title":"Thrower, Mr. Bill; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bill Thrower; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR442/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33862","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318582,"bill_number":"SR460","title":"Iota Theta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Iota Theta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR460/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33958","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318599,"bill_number":"HR693","title":"Residential developers and builders; offer solar energy system install; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging developers and builders of residential property to offer the installation of solar energy systems; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR693/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33995","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318613,"bill_number":"HB584","title":"Hartwell, City of; appointment of committee members; change process","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Hartwell, approved April 6, 1992, (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5476), so as to change the process for the appointment of committee members, committee chairpersons, and officers of the city council; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB584/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33895","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318625,"bill_number":"HR815","title":"Hawkins, Mrs. Geneva; 100th birthday; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mrs. Geneva Hawkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR815/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34295","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318626,"bill_number":"HR922","title":"Sturkey, Ann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ann Sturkey, the 2011 Martinez Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR922/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34428","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318629,"bill_number":"HB570","title":"Charlton County; probate court judge serve as chief magistrate; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Charlton County shall also serve as the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Charlton County on and after January 1, 2013; to provide for the compensation of such judge for service as chief magistrate; to provide for the continuation in office and expiration of term of the current chief magistrate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB570/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33848","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318638,"bill_number":"HR756","title":"Fetzer, Mr. Tim; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Tim Fetzer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR756/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34156","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318662,"bill_number":"SR551","title":"Clark, George; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR551/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34242","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318664,"bill_number":"HR669","title":"Leitgeb, Mr. Frank; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Richard Frank Leitgeb; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR669/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33939","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318669,"bill_number":"HB604","title":"Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Lower Chattahoochee Regional Transportation Authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB604/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34025","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318677,"bill_number":"SR505","title":"Habersham Board of Education; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Habersham Board of Education on the dedication of the Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School and honoring the life of Hilliard Almond Wilbanks of the United States Air Force; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR505/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34080","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318685,"bill_number":"HR1087","title":"Sikes, Ms. Mary Ann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Mary Ann Sikes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1087/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34647","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318686,"bill_number":"HB638","title":"Randolph County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Randolph County and provide for its powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the board and the appointment, qualification, and terms of its members; to provide for filling of vacancies and removal of members; to provide for oaths and privileges; to relieve certain boards and officers of certain powers and duties and provide for the transfer of certain items to the newly created board; to abolish certain boards and officers; to provide for meetings and procedures; to provide for the elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB638/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34235","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318697,"bill_number":"SR608","title":"Brayboy, Mrs. Ella Mae Wade; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Ella Mae Wade Brayboy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR608/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34384","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318700,"bill_number":"HB667","title":"Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to enact the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; to allow states to join together to establish an interstate compact to elect the president by national popular vote; to provide for the implementation of such compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB667/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34618","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318703,"bill_number":"HR901","title":"Bryan, Dawn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dawn Bryan, the 2011 Blue Ridge Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR901/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34405","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318706,"bill_number":"HR1068","title":"McDaniel, Ms. Allison L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Allison L. McDaniel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1068/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34610","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318707,"bill_number":"SR612","title":"Floyd Chapel Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Floyd Chapel Baptist Church on the occasion of its 131st anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR612/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34453","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318709,"bill_number":"HR837","title":"Fedelem, Chris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Chris Fedelem; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR837/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34317","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318715,"bill_number":"HR796","title":"Hooten, Tetse; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tetse Hooten, the 2011 Gray Station Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR796/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34218","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318727,"bill_number":"HB602","title":"Bacon County; board of elections and registration; change composition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bacon County and provide for its powers and duties, approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3712), so as to reconstitute and change the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of its members; to provide for the qualification and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to provide for the appointment, duties, compensation, and removal of an elections supervisor; to provide for officers and equipment; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2011-05-13","last_action":"Veto V9","last_action_date":"2011-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB602/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34023","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318729,"bill_number":"HR1000","title":"Cashin, Jr., Dr. John L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. John L. Cashin, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1000/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34521","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318738,"bill_number":"HR845","title":"Lewis, Mr. Thomas C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Thomas C. Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR845/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34325","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318742,"bill_number":"HR894","title":"Marchman, Kristie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kristie Marchman, the 2011 Evans Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR894/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34398","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318749,"bill_number":"HR692","title":"Boards of education; implement renewable energy systems; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging local boards of education and schools in Georgia to implement renewable energy systems to provide educational and cost-saving opportunities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR692/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33994","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318752,"bill_number":"HR791","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR791/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34212","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318754,"bill_number":"HB577","title":"Whitfield County; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Whitfield County to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB577/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33888","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318759,"bill_number":"HR960","title":"LaTour, Mr. Nick; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Nick LaTour; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR960/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34471","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318770,"bill_number":"HR826","title":"Ward, Janell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Janell Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR826/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34306","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318789,"bill_number":"HR942","title":"Mashburn, Mr. Tyler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Tyler Mashburn on his service as a legislative intern; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR942/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34450","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318793,"bill_number":"HR897","title":"Johnson, Ms. DiAnne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. DiAnne Johnson, Evans High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR897/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34401","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318797,"bill_number":"HR659","title":"Crooms, Bobby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Bobby Crooms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR659/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33929","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318798,"bill_number":"HR620","title":"Georgia Sheriffs' Association; representatives; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating 50 years at the Georgia Sheriffs' Boys' Ranch, commending the Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes, and inviting representatives of the Georgia Sheriffs' Association to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR620/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33864","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318804,"bill_number":"HR655","title":"Wilkinson County High School boys basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Wilkinson County High School boys basketball team on winning the 2011 GHSA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR655/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33925","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318830,"bill_number":"HR753","title":"Larson, Ms. Kim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Kim Larson, Effingham High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR753/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34153","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318841,"bill_number":"HR855","title":"King, Debbie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Debbie King, the 2011 Jasper County Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR855/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34335","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318844,"bill_number":"SR434","title":"Careers in Energy Week; recognizing week of October 17, 2011","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of October 17, 2011, as Careers in Energy Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR434/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33850","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318845,"bill_number":"HR706","title":"Newsome, Zachary Sumner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zachary Sumner Newsome; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR706/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34053","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318851,"bill_number":"SR641","title":"Stroud, Cleveland; Conyers City Councilman; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conyers City Councilman Cleveland Stroud; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR641/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34657","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318865,"bill_number":"HB581","title":"Forsyth County Civil Services System; chief deputy clerk; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Forsyth County Civil Service System Act creating the Forsyth County Civil Service System, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3572), as amended, particularly by an Ordinance and Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Forsyth County December 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4701), and by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4319), so as to exempt the chief deputy clerk of the Superior Court of Forsyth County and the office manager of the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth County from the application of the Forsyth County Civil Service System; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB581/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33892","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318866,"bill_number":"HR725","title":"Ayers, Mrs. Hazel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Hazel Ayers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR725/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34093","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318872,"bill_number":"HB645","title":"Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund; employee contribution; reduce","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-14-77 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service for which no credit received for retirement purposes shall be granted under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to reduce the amount of the employee contribution for creditable service for certain prior service as a deputy clerk; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB645/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34372","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318879,"bill_number":"SR529","title":"Harris, III, Dr. Henry Melvin \"Pete\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Henry Melvin \"Pete\" Harris III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR529/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34165","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318880,"bill_number":"HR813","title":"University Hospital; Augusta; cardiac ablation staff; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending University Hospital in Augusta and its cardiac ablation staff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR813/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34293","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318885,"bill_number":"SR507","title":"Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR507/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34083","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318886,"bill_number":"HR851","title":"Webb, Ms. Melissa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Melissa Webb, a Georgia Teacher of the Year Finalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR851/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34331","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318905,"bill_number":"HR937","title":"Griffin, Mandy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mandy Griffin, the 2011 North Harlem Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR937/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34445","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318919,"bill_number":"SR425","title":"Dixon Grove Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dixon Grove Baptist Church on the occasion of its 55th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR425/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33834","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318923,"bill_number":"HB579","title":"Norcross, City of; corporate limits; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Norcross, Georgia, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4934), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3729), so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Norcross; to provide for a referendum; to provide for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB579/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33890","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318962,"bill_number":"HR710","title":"Owens, Brandon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brandon Owens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR710/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34057","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318968,"bill_number":"HR665","title":"Clark, Beth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Beth Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR665/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33935","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318977,"bill_number":"HR782","title":"Timber Ridge Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Timber Ridge Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR782/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34195","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318982,"bill_number":"SR583","title":"Tattnall County High School Girls Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Tattnall County High School girls basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR583/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34282","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318986,"bill_number":"HR968","title":"Vining, Marci; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marci Vining, the 2011 Lamar County Elementary School and Lamar County School System Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR968/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34479","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318989,"bill_number":"HR711","title":"Rountree, Mr. Ross Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Ross Lee Rountree; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR711/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34058","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318990,"bill_number":"HR699","title":"Harbert, Mrs. Mary Sidney Kelly; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Mary Sidney Kelly Harbert on the occasion of her retirement as chairperson of the Public Policy Advocacy Committee of the Board of Directors of the Central Outreach and Advocacy Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR699/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34046","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318991,"bill_number":"HR773","title":"Walton High School girls tennis team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Walton High School girls tennis team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR773/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34186","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318994,"bill_number":"SR537","title":"Columbia High School Eagles Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Columbia High School Eagles basketball team for capturing their second consecutive Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR537/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34173","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318997,"bill_number":"HR1048","title":"Trower, Jake; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jake Trower, Camden County High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1048/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34587","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":318998,"bill_number":"HR588","title":"Temple Beth Tefilloh; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Temple Beth Tefilloh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR588/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33759","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319002,"bill_number":"SR479","title":"Local Boards of Education; urged after 2014 to purchase only school buses equipped with video cameras","description":"A RESOLUTION urging local boards of education, after 2014, to purchase only school buses which are equipped with video cameras; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR479/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33999","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319012,"bill_number":"HR874","title":"Rue, Daniel Nelson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Daniel Nelson Rue; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR874/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34354","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319021,"bill_number":"HR819","title":"Greenberg, Zeb; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zeb Greenberg, Trion High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR819/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34299","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319023,"bill_number":"SR630","title":"Ambo, Mr. Esai; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Esai Ambo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR630/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34628","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319031,"bill_number":"HB580","title":"Barrow County Governing Authority Study Commission; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Barrow County Governing Authority Study Commission; to provide for its membership, officers, purpose, meetings, hearings, functions, powers, and duties; to provide for a report; to provide for automatic repeal and abolishment of the study commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB580/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33891","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319034,"bill_number":"HR681","title":"Exchange Club of Dublin, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Exchange Club of Dublin, Georgia, and the National Exchange Club on 100 years of community service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR681/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33979","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319048,"bill_number":"HR936","title":"Lindsey, Suzanne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Suzanne Lindsey, the 2011 Washington Park Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR936/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34444","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319064,"bill_number":"SR497","title":"Williams, Cadet Colonel Tiana; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cadet Colonel Tiana Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR497/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34038","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319074,"bill_number":"HR1050","title":"Ellison, Mrs. Addie Kate Taylor; 100th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Addie Kate Taylor Ellison on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1050/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34589","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319080,"bill_number":"SR540","title":"Slosheye Trail BIG PIG JIG; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Slosheye Trail BIG PIG JIG; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR540/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34205","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319082,"bill_number":"HR809","title":"Alcohol Abuse Trust Fund; create - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Alcohol Abuse Trust Fund; to provide for nonlapsing of funds therein; to authorize the dedication of certain taxes to be deposited into such fund; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR809/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34233","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319088,"bill_number":"HR962","title":"Robie, Mrs. Odelle Wynelle; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Odelle Wynelle Robie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR962/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34473","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319103,"bill_number":"HB567","title":"Public school students' records; option to not release information to military recruiters; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 3 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school students' records, so as to provide that public high schools shall provide students and parents and guardians with the option of not releasing their personal information to military recruiters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB567/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33845","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319105,"bill_number":"HR802","title":"Beaver, Jenifer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jenifer Beaver, the 2011 Gray Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR802/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34225","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319117,"bill_number":"SR549","title":"Smith, Noah; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Noah Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR549/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34240","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319122,"bill_number":"HR777","title":"East Side Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending East Side Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR777/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34190","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319136,"bill_number":"HR1089","title":"Wheeler High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wheeler High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1089/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34649","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319159,"bill_number":"HR1070","title":"McGee, Mr. J. Baker; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. J. Baker McGee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1070/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34612","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319161,"bill_number":"HR921","title":"Casey, Delta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Casey, the 2011 Greenbrier Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR921/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34427","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319162,"bill_number":"HB607","title":"DeKalb County Special Services Tax Districts Act; reflect taxes separately; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to impose certain requirements and limitations upon ad valorem taxes levied by DeKalb County to finance the provision of certain governmental services, known and cited as the \"DeKalb County Special Services Tax Districts Act,\" approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3548), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 27, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3548), so as to give the county the authority to reflect the ad valorem taxes for district services separately on the real estate tax statement; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB607/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34036","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319165,"bill_number":"SR601","title":"U.S. Senate; urge members to oppose ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the members of the United States Senate to oppose ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR601/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34381","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319170,"bill_number":"SR407","title":"Kemper, Mr. Matt; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Matt Kemper, Pope High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR407/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33797","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319201,"bill_number":"HR876","title":"Berrong, Reverend Stan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Stan Berrong on the occasion of his 25th anniversary with Glen Haven Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR876/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34356","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319215,"bill_number":"HR846","title":"Edwards, Reverend Joe E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Joe E. Edwards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR846/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34326","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319216,"bill_number":"HB564","title":"Conservation use assessment; property use for solar energy not breach covenant; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide conservation use assessment of property for ad valorem tax purposes, so as to provide that certain use of property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute a breach of a conservation use covenant for purposes of said Code section; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB564/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33833","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319218,"bill_number":"HR891","title":"Fuller, Christy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Christy Fuller, the 2011 Brookwood Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR891/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34395","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319221,"bill_number":"SR512","title":"Historically Black Colleges and Universities Network in Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Network in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR512/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34115","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319241,"bill_number":"SR429","title":"Young, Mr. Grady; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the legacy and memory of Mr. Grady Young and recognizing the Grady Young Foundation, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR429/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33814","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319249,"bill_number":"HR616","title":"Cosmetic products; federal legislation to protect consumers; support","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support of federal legislation that would better protect and inform consumers regarding cosmetic products; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR616/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33843","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319252,"bill_number":"HR854","title":"Bigham, Mr. Randall; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Randall Bigham, the 2011 Monroe County Achievement Center's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR854/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34334","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319258,"bill_number":"HR613","title":"Cummings, Mrs. Alberta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Alberta Cummings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR613/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33837","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319259,"bill_number":"HR829","title":"Menke, George; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, George Menke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR829/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34309","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319269,"bill_number":"HR797","title":"Kemp, Kandy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kandy Kemp, the 2011 Jones County High School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR797/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34219","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319272,"bill_number":"HB630","title":"Public officers and employees; sexual orientation and gender identity; prohibit discrimination","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB630/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34136","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319277,"bill_number":"HR941","title":"Coleman, Lieutenant Colonel Richard \"Stock\" C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lieutenant Colonel Richard \"Stock\" C. Coleman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR941/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34449","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319292,"bill_number":"SR424","title":"Orgbon, Charles; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Orgbon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR424/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33808","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319294,"bill_number":"HR1080","title":"2011 Class of Leadership McDuffie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2011 Class of Leadership McDuffie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1080/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34633","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319310,"bill_number":"HR929","title":"Cason, Dana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dana Cason, the 2011 Riverside Elementary School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR929/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34436","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319314,"bill_number":"SR413","title":"Patel, Yogini; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Yogini Patel, Sprayberry High School's 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR413/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33791","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319318,"bill_number":"HR721","title":"South Dodge Elementary School washboard band; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the South Dodge Elementary School washboard band and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR721/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34089","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319325,"bill_number":"HR778","title":"Shallowford Falls Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shallowford Falls Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR778/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34191","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319332,"bill_number":"HR590","title":"Cotton, Anthony; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anthony Cotton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR590/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33761","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319334,"bill_number":"SR552","title":"Brown, Ryan; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ryan Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR552/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34243","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319344,"bill_number":"HR646","title":"Southern Center for Human Rights; 35th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Southern Center for Human Rights on the occasion of its 35th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR646/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33916","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319347,"bill_number":"HR606","title":"Morris, Caleb; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Caleb Morris on his second consecutive state title in wrestling; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR606/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33828","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319387,"bill_number":"SR635","title":"Mothers Against Drunk Driving Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mothers Against Drunk Driving Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR635/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34642","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319394,"bill_number":"SR517","title":"Finger, Ms. Kelley; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Kelley Finger, Newnan High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR517/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34125","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319396,"bill_number":"HR1055","title":"Grady, Mr. Willie Frank; 100th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Willie Frank Grady on the occasion of his 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1055/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34597","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319405,"bill_number":"HR1058","title":"Albany Technical College; 50th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Albany Technical College on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1058/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34600","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319406,"bill_number":"SR510","title":"Screen, Dr. Robert Martin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of Robert Martin Screen, Ph.D.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR510/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319408,"bill_number":"HR1042","title":"Sanders, Mrs. Michelle Plemons; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Michelle Plemons Sanders, the 2011 Floyd County School System Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1042/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34581","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319409,"bill_number":"SR469","title":"Lawson, Ms. Cathie; 2011 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Cathie Lawson, North Cobb High School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR469/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33967","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319412,"bill_number":"SR496","title":"Emory University; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emory University on the occasion of its 175th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR496/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34031","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319413,"bill_number":"HB616","title":"Polk County; ad valorem tax; educational purposes; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Polk County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older with net annual household income of $10,000.00 or less; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB616/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34069","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319414,"bill_number":"HR720","title":"Atlanta Falcons; Arthur Blank; others; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Falcons football team and inviting owner Arthur Blank, General Manager Thomas Dimitroff, and Head Coach Mike Smith to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR720/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34071","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319417,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"Charter system earnings; full-time equivalent student; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financing under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to repeal Code Section 20-2-165.1, relating to charter system earnings for each full-time equivalent student; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB651/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34494","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319450,"bill_number":"HR709","title":"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR709/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34056","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319452,"bill_number":"SR499","title":"Herbst, Dr. Susan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Susan Herbst; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR499/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34072","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319455,"bill_number":"HB642","title":"Georgia Services Administration; create; revise several Titles","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 6, 12, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating respectively to aviation, conservation and natural resources, public officers and employees, and state government, so as to provide for an extensive revision of the structure and functions of certain executive branch agencies; to create the Georgia Services Administration as a successor agency to the Department of Administrative Services; to amend numerous provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to make conforming amendments and correct cross references; to repeal specific laws; to provide for other related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB642/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34266","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319465,"bill_number":"HR768","title":"Rocky Mount Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rocky Mount Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR768/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34181","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319466,"bill_number":"SR528","title":"Grier, Sr., Mr. Eddie Arthur; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Eddie Arthur Grier, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR528/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34164","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319471,"bill_number":"HR754","title":"Clayton State University women's basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Clayton State University women's basketball team on winning the NCAA Division II National Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR754/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34154","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319475,"bill_number":"HB640","title":"Insolvent insurers; claimants rights; correct certain language","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-36-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exhaustion of rights by claimants against insolvent insurers, so as to correct certain language to provide internal consistency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB640/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34256","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319476,"bill_number":"HR1075","title":"Porterfield, Mr. Rob; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Rob Porterfield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1075/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34625","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319479,"bill_number":"HB597","title":"Alcoholic beverages; brewpubs; amend certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to amend certain provisions regarding brewpubs; to provide for definitions; to change qualifications regarding brewpubs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-29","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB597/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34009","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319481,"bill_number":"HR770","title":"Pope High School girls volleyball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Pope High School girls volleyball team on winning the 2010 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR770/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34183","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319487,"bill_number":"SR590","title":"Georgia Dept. of Education; urged to implement cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes in the public schools","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Education to implement cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes in the public schools of this state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR590/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34289","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319491,"bill_number":"SR530","title":"Elliott, Mr. Tyron; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Tyron Elliott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR530/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319510,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"Reckless conduct; hazing; change provisions","description":"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 change provisions relating to hazing; to provide that certain persons convicted of hazing shall not be eligible to attend schools in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB659/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34568","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319719,"bill_number":"HR1010","title":"Wilson, Mrs. Beth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Beth Wilson, Darlington School's 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1010/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34531","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":319959,"bill_number":"HR1005","title":"Crisp Academy girls basketball team; GISA Class A State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Crisp Academy girls basketball team on winning the GISA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1005/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34526","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320010,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Georgia Innocence Inquiry Commission; create; provide a purpose; define certain terms; membership and appointment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to create the Georgia Innocence Inquiry Commission; to provide a purpose; to define certain terms; to provide for membership and appointment of members; to provide for administrative support; to provide for a director and staff and duties of the director; to provide for powers and duties of the commission; to provide for a contingency effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB290/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34561","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320158,"bill_number":"HR1013","title":"Pruett, Betsy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 25th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner Betsy Pruett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1013/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34534","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320185,"bill_number":"HB544","title":"Doraville, City of; office of mayor be part-time position; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971 Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to provide that the office of mayor shall be a part-time position; to provide for a transition; to provide for a city manager and duties of such city manager; to provide for the calculation of qualifying fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for an effective date and contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2011-05-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2011-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB544/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33768","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320206,"bill_number":"HR1023","title":"Bradshaw, Wayne; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Wayne Bradshaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1023/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34543","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320210,"bill_number":"HB547","title":"Sales and use tax; fuel for cooling refrigerated shipping containers; provide exemption","description":"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 an exemption for the sale or use of fuel for use in the cooling of refrigerated shipping containers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB547/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33771","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320295,"bill_number":"HB538","title":"State Board of Locksmiths; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions, so as to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to create the State Board of Locksmiths; to provide for the membership, duties, and powers of such board; to provide for fees; to provide for the licensing and registration of locksmiths and apprentices; to provide for qualifications for licensing and registration; to provide for continuing education; to provide for certain documentation and records; to provide for identification cards; to provide for the maintenance of certain information; to prohibit certain acts; to provide for penalties and sanctions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2011-03-21","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB538/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33752","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320313,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; transfer service credit; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for the transfer of service credit from the Georgia Judicial Retirement System to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for the transfer of funds; to provide for conditions and payment; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB542/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33756","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320318,"bill_number":"HR1016","title":"Lathem, Mary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Lathem; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1016/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34537","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320431,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Macon, City of; City of Payne City; Bibb County; provide for the restructuring of the governments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the restructuring of the governments of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County; to create and incorporate a new political body corporate under the name Macon-Bibb County; to provide for the status, boundaries, and powers of the restructured government; to provide for the form, administration, and affairs of the restructured government; to provide for officers and employees, elections, courts, authorities, taxation, and finance; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB274/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34108","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320432,"bill_number":"HR1027","title":"James, Mr. Christopher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Christopher James, Cobb County School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1027/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34547","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320462,"bill_number":"HR1025","title":"Goebeler, Mr. Nicholas Joseph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Nicholas Joseph Goebeler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1025/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34545","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320504,"bill_number":"HB548","title":"Workers' compensation; parties to franchise agreement not considered employees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-9-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to workers' compensation, so as to provide that individuals who are parties to a franchise agreement shall not be considered employees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB548/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33774","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320557,"bill_number":"HR1021","title":"Goggans, Briggs Arno; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Briggs Arno Goggans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1021/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34541","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320714,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Board of Education of Jones County; provide that future elections for members shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Jones County, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4459), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3836), so as to provide that future elections for board of education members shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB268/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/33997","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320771,"bill_number":"HR1037","title":"Howard, Mr. Tim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Tim Howard, The Westminster Schools' 2011 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1037/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34576","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320779,"bill_number":"HR1011","title":"James, William; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 3rd Annual Young Heart of the Community Award Winner William James; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1011/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34532","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":320786,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"Education; Georgia's Pre-K Program; change the funding source; provide for student enrollment counts for children","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to change the funding source for Georgia's Pre-K Program; to provide for student enrollment counts for children in Georgia's Pre-K Program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-04-14","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB291/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34627","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":321003,"bill_number":"HR1015","title":"Watters, Sam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sam Watters, Darlington School and Rome County School System 2011 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1015/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34536","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":321039,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists/nurses; vaccine protocol agreements with physicians","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, so as to authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses pursuant to vaccine protocol agreements with physicians; to provide for definitions; to provide requirements for the content of vaccine protocol agreements; to provide that a party to a vaccine protocol agreement shall not delegate his or her authority; to limit the number of vaccine protocol agreements into which a physician may enter at any one time; to prohibit certain entities from entering into vaccine protocol agreements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for applicability; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB288/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34559","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":321080,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Drivers' Licenses; provide persons applying for Class M licenses shall complete a motorcycle safety training course","description":"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 the issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to provide that persons applying for Class M licenses shall complete a motorcycle safety training course; to provide that the Georgia Department of Driver Services shall promulgate regulations establishing criteria for such courses; to provide that the department shall approve persons to conduct such training; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-30","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB275/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34112","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":321196,"bill_number":"HR1009","title":"Jackson, Sr., Alvin; 25th Annual Heart of the Community Board of Governors' Award Winner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 25th Annual Heart of the Community Board of Governors' Award Winner Alvin Jackson, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1009/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34530","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":321242,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"Georgia Land Bank Act; governing creation/operation of land banks; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax sales, so as to provide for provisions governing the creation and operation of land banks on and after July 1, 2011; to provide a short title and a statement of construction, intent and scope; to provide for legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide for the creation, existence, and board membership of land banks; to provide for land bank powers, including those powers related to the acquisition and disposition of tax delinquent and other properties; to provide for public meetings of land banks, for the adoption of rules and regulations to address potential conflicts of interest, and for the dissolution of land banks; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB284/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34366","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":321258,"bill_number":"HR1004","title":"Clark, Dr. L. Jack; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. L. Jack Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2011-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1004/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34525","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":321299,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Poulan, City of; mayor and councilmembers; change the terms of office","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Poulan, approved April 10, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4367), as amended, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-03-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2011-03-31","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB277/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34134","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359958,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"Human Services, Department of; drug test administered to applicants for temporary assistance; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to temporary assistance for needy families, so as to define certain terms; to provide that the Department of Human Services shall create an established drug test to be administered to each applicant for temporary assistance for needy families; to provide requirements; to provide that each applicant shall undergo a drug test in order to qualify for benefits; to provide that any person who fails such drug test shall be ineligible to receive benefits; to provide for reapplication; to provide for children's benefits; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB668/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34982","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359959,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"State Agencies; require reporting of federal funds received; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization of the executive branch generally, so as to require the reporting of federal funds received by certain state agencies; to provide for definitions; to provide for contingency plans in the event of a reduction in federal funds; to provide for submittal of a report to legislative appropriations committees; to provide for legislative recommendations; to provide for legislative study regarding reporting by schools and postsecondary institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-11-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB669/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34983","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359961,"bill_number":"HB670","title":"State Government; Constitutional Guardian Advisory Council; create","description":"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 Constitutional Guardian Advisory Council; to provide legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for composition, officers, and meetings of the council; to provide for duties and powers; to provide for criteria for evaluation of a federal law; to provide for coordination with other states; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB670/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34984","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359962,"bill_number":"HB671","title":"DeKalb County; reduction of board of education members from nine to seven; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 2, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4536), so as to provide for a reduction in the members of the board of education from nine to seven; to provide for education districts for such members; to provide for the manner of election and terms of office; to provide for the continuation in office of certain members; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB671/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34987","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359964,"bill_number":"HB672","title":"Municipal corporations; incorporation bills introduced first session year & voted second year; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide that bills to incorporate new municipal corporations may be introduced only during the regular session which is held during the first year of the term of office of members of the General Assembly and may be enacted only during the regular session which is held during the second year of the term of office of members of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB672/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34988","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359966,"bill_number":"HB673","title":"Georgia's Return to Play Act of 2012; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact \"Georgia's Return to Play Act of 2012\"; 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 establish a return to play policy for student athletes suffering from concussions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-11-16","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB673/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34989","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359967,"bill_number":"HB674","title":"The Interception and Disclosure of Geolocation Information Protection Act of 2011; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact \"The Interception and Disclosure of Geolocation Information Protection Act of 2011\"; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, so as to specify the circumstances in which a person may acquire geolocation information; to provide for definitions; to provide for the exclusion of evidence obtained in violation of limitations on the acquisition of geolocation information; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-11-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB674/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34990","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359969,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"Nurses; approved nursing education programs; revise definitions","description":"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 revise the definitions of \"approved nursing education programs\" for registered professional nurses and licensed practical nurses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB675/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34991","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359971,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"Prosecutions; commence at any time for certain offenses; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on prosecutions, so as to provide that prosecutions may commence at any time for the offenses of cruelty to children, rape, sodomy, aggravated sodomy, statutory rape, child molestation, aggravated child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes, and incest when the victim is younger than 16 years of age at the time of the commission of the crime; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-12-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB676/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34993","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359972,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"General Assembly; mandatory drug testing for members; require","description":"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 for members of the General Assembly, so as to require mandatory drug testing for members of the General Assembly; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-12-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB677/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34994","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359974,"bill_number":"HB678","title":"Mattresses; use of previously used material; provide regulation","description":"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 regulation of the use of previously used material in mattresses and similar consumer products; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2011-12-05","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB678/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34995","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359975,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2012; enact","description":"A BILL to enact the \"Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2012\"; to amend Titles 12,16,27 and 40 of the O.C.G.A., so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-12-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB679/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34996","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359977,"bill_number":"HB680","title":"Offenses against public order; define certain terms; defamation; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to define certain terms; to provide that a person commits defamation when he or she causes an unknowing person wrongfully to be identified as the person in an obscene depiction; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-12-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB680/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34998","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359979,"bill_number":"HB681","title":"Food sales and service establishments; revise definitions; exempt certain activities","description":"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 revise definitions relating to food sales establishments and food service establishments; to exempt certain activities relating to public and private schools and nonprofit entities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB681/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34999","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359980,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"County governing authorities; sheriffs and certain offices; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selection and qualification of candidates and presidential electors, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of sheriffs, solicitors-general, district attorneys, tax commissioners, tax receivers, tax collectors, clerks of superior court, coroners, surveyors, and members of the county governing authorities; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-12-13","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2011-12-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB682/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35001","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359982,"bill_number":"HB683","title":"Garnishment proceedings; filing of certain answers may be done by authorized officers or employees; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to garnishment proceedings, so as to provide that the filing of certain answers on behalf of certain garnishees may be done by authorized officers or employees and shall not constitute the practice of law; to provide for definitions; to provide that delivery to the court of money or property that is subject to garnishment may likewise be accomplished by certain officers or employees of an entity; to conform the terminology of the chapter to reflect defined terms; to change provisions relating to service of garnishment actions; to increase the amount of attorney's fees a garnishee may deduct from the sums paid into court; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB683/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35003","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359984,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; transfer certain responsibilities for state parks to local governing authorities; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state parks and recreational areas generally, so as to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to transfer certain operating responsibilities for state parks and recreational areas to local governing authorities on certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB684/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35004","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359986,"bill_number":"HB685","title":"Dogs; dangerous and vicious; extensively revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, so as to extensively revise provisions relating to dogs and especially provisions relating to dangerous and vicious dogs; to define and redefine terms; to provide for liability for injuries and damage caused by dogs; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imputable negligence, so as to provide for a conforming amendment; to state legislative intent; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB685/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35006","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359988,"bill_number":"HB686","title":"Homeowners' Solar Bill of Rights; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property owners' associations, so as to prohibit property owners' associations from creating or enforcing covenants which infringe upon a lot owner's right to install a solar energy device; to provide for a short title; to provide a definition; to provide exceptions; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-04","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2012-01-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB686/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35008","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359990,"bill_number":"HB687","title":"Alarm monitoring service companies; utilize alarm verification; provisions","description":"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 for law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require persons and companies licensed to provide alarm monitoring services to utilize alarm verification in order to preserve valuable municipal and county law enforcement resources; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB687/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35009","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359991,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"Georgia Public Service Commission; provide jurisdiction; provisions","description":"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 jurisdiction of the Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide that a subsidiary corporation of an electric membership corporation exercising the power of eminent domain shall submit a plan to the local governing authority; to provide for the approval or rejection of such submission; to provide for binding arbitration; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB688/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35025","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359993,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"Local boards of education; health insurance benefits to certain former members; authorize","description":"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, and 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 authorize local boards of education to provide health insurance benefits to members leaving office on or after a specified date if such members have served on the board for at least 12 years; to provide that such former members shall pay the entire cost of the health insurance coverage; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB689/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35026","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359994,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"Coweta County; board of commissioners; revise districts","description":"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 April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3809), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB690/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35027","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359996,"bill_number":"HB691","title":"Criminal offenses; failure to report a crime; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-2-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prosecution of parties who did not directly commit the crime, so as to provide for a new criminal offense of failure to report a crime; 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB691/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35028","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359998,"bill_number":"HB692","title":"Educational professionals; reduce salary if test scores were falsified; provide","description":"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 the automatic decrease in the salary of a teacher or other certificated professional personnel for any salary increase or bonus provided based, in whole or in part, on the results of standardized test scores which were falsified or known or caused to be falsified by such teacher or professional; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB692/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35029","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":359999,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"Screven County; board of commissioners; provide member elections","description":"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 April 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3650), so as to provide for the election of members of the board of commissioners of Screven County; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB693/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35030","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360001,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"Coweta County; board of education; change description of districts","description":"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. 3701), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3801), 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 the submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB694/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35031","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360003,"bill_number":"HB695","title":"Disabled veterans; free license plates and revalidation decals; 60 percent disabled; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-69 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to free license plates and revalidation decals for disabled veterans, so as to allow for veterans deemed 60 percent disabled to qualify for a free license plate and annual revalidation decal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB695/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35032","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360004,"bill_number":"HB696","title":"Disabled veterans; free license plates and revalidation decals; total or partial disability; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-69 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to free license plates and revalidation decals for certain disabled veterans, so as to provide that a veteran with a total or partial disability shall be entitled to such free license plates and revalidation decals; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB696/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35033","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360006,"bill_number":"HB697","title":"Unemployment compensation benefits; random drug testing to continue benefits; require","description":"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 unemployment compensation benefits, so as to require random drug testing as a condition of continuing unemployment compensation benefits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB697/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35034","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360007,"bill_number":"HB698","title":"Certain public assistance; random drug testing for recipients; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to public assistance, so as to require random drug testing for recipients of certain public assistance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB698/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35035","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360009,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"Human Services, Department of; implement public assistance drug testing program; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to public assistance, so as to require drug testing for applicants of certain public assistance; to require the Department of Human Services to implement and maintain such program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB699/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35036","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360011,"bill_number":"HB700","title":"Effingham County; Board of Education; correct dates of certain elections","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011 Ex. Sess., p. 315), so to correct the dates of certain elections; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB700/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35038","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360012,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"Troup County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 27, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4796), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB701/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35043","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360015,"bill_number":"HB702","title":"Troup County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a board of education of Troup County, approved January 1, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3515), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 18, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3600), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB702/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35044","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360017,"bill_number":"HB703","title":"Sales and use tax; change certain definitions","description":"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 change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB703/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35062","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360018,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"Sales and use tax; change certain definitions","description":"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 change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB704/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35063","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360020,"bill_number":"HB705","title":"Education; direct classroom expenditures; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-171 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum direct classroom expenditures, waivers, sanctions for noncompliance, submission of budget and expenditure information, and rules and regulations, so as to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB705/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35075","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360021,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"Elementary and secondary education; delete and clarify provisions","description":"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 delete obsolete, unused, and unnecessary provisions; to clarify a provision relating to eligibility for enrollment; to eliminate a deadline for annual performance evaluations; to clarify the legal status of regional educational service agencies; to provide that declarations of intent and attendance records for home study programs are submitted to the Department of Education rather than local school systems; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB706/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35076","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360023,"bill_number":"HB707","title":"Elections; valid student identification card with photograph to vote; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-417 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to presentation of identification to poll workers, so as to provide that an elector may present a valid student identification card containing a photograph of the elector and issued by an eligible postsecondary institution in this state as proof of identity in order to vote; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Third Read Lost","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB707/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35077","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360025,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"Jones County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Education of Jones County, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4459), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3836), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB708/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35078","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360026,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"Bryan County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 September 15, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001 Ex. Sess., p. 290), so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of certain current board members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB709/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35079","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360028,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"Jones County; Board of Commissioners; reapportion commissioner districts","description":"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 June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4663), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to restate certain board powers; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB710/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35080","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360030,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"Evidence; privileges; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of the Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges, so as to change provisions relating to spousal privilege in criminal proceedings; to provide certain exceptions to the general rule of privilege; to provide for confidentiality of communications between a family violence or sexual assault victim and agents providing services to such victims at family violence shelters and rape crisis centers; to provide for definitions; to provide for a waiver of confidentiality; to provide for admissibility of certain information; to provide for exceptions; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB711/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35081","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360031,"bill_number":"HB712","title":"Pickens County; Board of Commissioners; clarify dates; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Pickens County, approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3704), so as to clarify the effective dates of the repeal of certain Acts due to a scrivener's error; to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB712/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35082","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360034,"bill_number":"HB713","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; career and college readiness initiatives; delay implementation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to delay implementation of some career and college readiness initiatives until the 2013-2014 school year; to require career education in grades kindergarten through 12; to change the mandated assessment for postsecondary readiness to the end of the eleventh grade; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB713/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35083","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360036,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"Health clubs; automated external defibrillator on site; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to health, so as to require every health club in this state to have at least one functional automated external defibrillator on site at such facility at all times for use during emergencies; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for maintaining and using the defibrillator; to amend Code Section 51-1-29.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tort immunity for operators of external defibrillators, so as to provide tort immunity for individuals using a defibrillator at a health club; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB714/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35084","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360037,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"Municipal taxation; certain contracts to access taxes; provide limitations","description":"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 provide for limitations on certain contracts to assess and collect municipal taxes and prepare tax digests; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB715/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35085","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360039,"bill_number":"HB716","title":"Air quality; facilities emitting pentachlorophenol near schools; provide collective emissions limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to air quality, so as to provide collective emissions limitations for facilities emitting pentachlorophenol near primary and secondary schools; to provide for penalties for noncompliance with such emissions limitations; to provide that compliance shall not alter the obligation to comply with other laws or regulations; to provide a definition of the term \"pentachlorophenol\"; to provide for powers and duties of the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; to provide for conditions for permits; to provide for the effect of noncompliance with regard to permits; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB716/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35086","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360040,"bill_number":"HB717","title":"Dogs; criminal penalties for certain owners failing to secure; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous dog control, so as to provide for criminal penalties for certain owners who fail to secure their dog resulting in the dog inflicting severe injury or death on a human being; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Reconsidered","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB717/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35089","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360043,"bill_number":"HB718","title":"Economic Development, Department of; Georgia Capital Acceleration Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to create the Georgia Capital Acceleration Authority; so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for a program administrator; to provide for the issuance of premium tax credits to insurance companies or holding companies that purchase such credits to offset liability for state insurance premium taxes; to provide for reports; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB718/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35090","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360045,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2011-2012","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 223, approved May 12, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two), so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2011-2012; to make language and other changes; to reallocate certain funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB719/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35093","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360046,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2011-2012","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 223, approved May 12, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two), so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2011-2012; to make language and other changes; to reallocate certain funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB720/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35094","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360048,"bill_number":"HB721","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2013; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB721/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35095","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360050,"bill_number":"HB722","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2013; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB722/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35096","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360051,"bill_number":"HB723","title":"Putnam County; Board of Education; change method of electing members","description":"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 May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3645), so as to change manner of election of members of the board of education; to provide for vacancies; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB723/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360053,"bill_number":"HB724","title":"Special license plates; certified firefighters exempt from paying annual renewal fee; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide that persons issued special license plates as certified firefighters shall be exempt from paying an annual special license plate renewal fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-13","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB724/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35106","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360055,"bill_number":"HB725","title":"Elections; selection and qualification of candidates and presidential electors; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to selection and qualification of candidates and presidential electors, so as to provide for reopening of qualifying periods under certain circumstances; to change certain provisions relating to filing notice of candidacy, nomination petition, and affidavit, payment of qualifying fee, pauper's affidavit and qualifying petition for exemption from qualifying fee, and military service; to change certain provisions relating to qualification of candidates for party nomination in a state or county primary, posting of list of all qualified candidates, filing of affidavit with political party by each qualifying candidate, and performance of military service does not create vacancy; to change certain provisions relating to reopening of qualification for office in the event of a candidate's death prior to a political party primary; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB725/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35107","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360056,"bill_number":"HB726","title":"Peach County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"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 April 18, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4042), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB726/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35108","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360058,"bill_number":"HB727","title":"Peach County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide for the Board of Education of Peach County,\" approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4155), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4049), 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 related matters; to provide for the submission of this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates and for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB727/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360059,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"Property; covenants; clarify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legislative findings; to amend Code Section 44-5-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to covenants running with the land, the effect of zoning laws, covenants and scenic easements for use of the public, and the renewal of certain covenants, so as to clarify provisions relating to covenants; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for covenants adopted prior to the adoption of zoning laws; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB728/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35111","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360061,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Social Responsibility and Accountability Act; enact; drug test; temporary assistance for needy families/Medicaid benefits; requirements","description":"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 enact the \"Social Responsibility and Accountability Act\"; to define certain terms; to provide that the Department of Human Services shall create an established drug test to be administered to each applicant for temporary assistance for needy families or Medicaid benefits; to provide requirements; to provide that each applicant shall undergo a drug test in order to qualify for benefits; to provide that any person who fails such drug test shall be ineligible to receive benefits; to provide for reapplication; to provide for children's benefits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB292/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34986","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360063,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"License Plates; require the nation's motto, \"In God We Trust\" printed on license plates; county name decal (PF)","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to require the nation's motto, \"In God We Trust,\" to be printed on license plates; to provide that purchasers of license plates may cover the motto with a county name decal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB293/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34985","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360064,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Dignity for the Unemployed Act; require volunteer service hours; nonprofit organization; applicants for unemployment benefits (PF)","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-8-195 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits generally, so as to enact the \"Dignity for the Unemployed Act\"; to require volunteer service hours with a nonprofit organization for applicants for unemployment benefits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-11-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB294/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34992","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360066,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Insurance Policies; residential property; limit unfair cancellation/nonrenewal; claims based on damage from storms (PF)","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation or nonrenewal of certain residential real property insurance policies, so as to limit unfair cancellation or nonrenewals of policies for claims based on damage from storms or natural disasters under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-12-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB295/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/34997","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360068,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Secondary Metal Recyclers; unlawful for person to maliciously deface any personal/real property; purpose of obtaining nonferrous metals","description":"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 define a certain term; to provide that secondary metal recyclers shall not pay cash for certain items; to provide that is unlawful for a person to wilfully and maliciously cut, mutilate, deface, or otherwise injure any personal or real property, including any fixtures or improvements, for the purpose of obtaining nonferrous metals; to provide for penalties; to provide that secondary metals recyclers shall obtain a permit; to provide that persons desiring to sell nonferrous metals shall obtain a permit; to provide for offenses; to provide for penalties; to provide an exception; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-12-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB296/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35005","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360069,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Unemployment Benefits; individual receiving shall not be ineligible for benefits during first two consecutive weeks of full-time employment (PF)","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-8-195 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits generally, eligibility while in training, and deductions and withholdings from compensation, so as to provide that an individual receiving benefits shall not be ineligible or be disqualified for benefits during the first two consecutive weeks of full-time employment after the period of unemployment giving rise to such benefits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-12-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB297/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35007","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360072,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Elections; nonpartisan elections; consolidated governments; shall be held in conjunction with November general election (PF)","description":"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 nonpartisan elections for consolidated governments shall be held in conjunction with the November general election; to provide that nonpartisan elections for consolidated governments by local law may be conducted in conjunction with the general primary; to provide for qualifying times and procedures for such candidates; to provide for the form of the ballot; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB298/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35010","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360073,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act; define certain terms; provide charitable contribution made to a charitable contribution; good faith","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act,\" so as to define certain terms; to provide that a charitable contribution made to a charitable organization shall not be deemed a fraudulent transfer where the charitable organization receives such contribution in good faith; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-06","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB299/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35011","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360075,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Food Standards; to require proper labeling of bottles containing sugar cane or sorghum syrup","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to adulteration and misbranding of food, so as to exclude establishments selling sugar cane and sorghum syrup from the definition of \"food sales establishment\"; to require proper labeling of bottles containing sugar cane or sorghum syrup; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB300/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35024","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360077,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Hunting; authorize the use of silencers on hunting firearms under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding hunting, so as to authorize the use of silencers on hunting firearms under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB301/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35040","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360078,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority; increase the amount of bonding authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority, so as to increase the amount of bonding authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB302/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35087","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360080,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Board of Education of Stewart County; reconstitute the board of education","description":"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, 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB303/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35041","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360082,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Board of Commissioners of Stewart County; change description of the commissioner districts","description":"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, 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB304/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35047","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360083,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Georgia Lemon Law; increase the fee to be collected by new motor vehicle dealers from the consumer","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-791 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to consumer fees to implement provisions of Article 28, relating to the \"Georgia Lemon Law,\" and enforcement, so as to increase the fee to be collected by new motor vehicle dealers from the consumer for the sale or lease of a new motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB305/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35053","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360085,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Board of Education of Thomas County; change the description of the education districts; definitions and inclusions","description":"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 April 11, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3898), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB306/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35088","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360087,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Game and Fish; create a one-day salt-water shore fishing license","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses, permits, tags, and stamp fees, so as to create a one-day salt-water shore fishing license; to provide for a fee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB307/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35097","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360088,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Education; permit proprietary institutions of higher education to participate in establishing college and career academies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to technical and adult education, so as to permit proprietary institutions of higher education to participate in establishing college and career academies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB308/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35110","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360090,"bill_number":"HR1094","title":"Federal government; oppose state bailouts","description":"A RESOLUTION opposing state bailouts by the federal government; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-12-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1094/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35000","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360091,"bill_number":"HR1095","title":"Congress; proposing an amendment to the Constitution; call a convention","description":"A RESOLUTION applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-12-13","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2011-12-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1095/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35002","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360093,"bill_number":"HR1096","title":"House convened; notify Senate","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the Senate that the House of Representatives has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1096/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35014","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360095,"bill_number":"HR1097","title":"Joint session; message from Governor","description":"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.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1097/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35015","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360096,"bill_number":"HR1098","title":"Joint session; message from Chief Justice of the Supreme Court","description":"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; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1098/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35016","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360099,"bill_number":"HR1099","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1099/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35018","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360101,"bill_number":"HR1100","title":"Georgia Tech Student Day at the capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing student leaders at Georgia Tech and welcoming them for Georgia Tech Student Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1100/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35020","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360102,"bill_number":"HR1101","title":"Floyd, Don; Covington Fire Chief; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Covington Fire Chief Don Floyd on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1101/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35021","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360104,"bill_number":"HR1102","title":"Thorington, Adria; University of Georgia Amazing Student; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending University of Georgia's Amazing Student Adria Thorington; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1102/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35022","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360105,"bill_number":"HR1103","title":"Deputy James D. Paugh Memorial Highway; Richmond County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy James D. Paugh and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1103/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35037","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360107,"bill_number":"HR1104","title":"Munson, Larry; recognize life; invite family to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Larry Munson and inviting his family to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1104/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35064","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360110,"bill_number":"HR1105","title":"Sellers, Matthew; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matthew Sellers of Perry and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1105/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35065","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360111,"bill_number":"HR1106","title":"Dobbins Middle School; Paulding County Civics Day; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Dobbins Middle School participants of Paulding County Civics Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1106/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35066","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360113,"bill_number":"HR1107","title":"Jenkins, Congressman Edgar Lanier; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Congressman Edgar Lanier Jenkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1107/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35067","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360115,"bill_number":"HR1108","title":"Powell, Zachary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zachary Powell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1108/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35068","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":360118,"bill_number":"HR1110","title":"Moore, Sophie Sydney; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sophie Sydney Moore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1110/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35070","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360119,"bill_number":"HR1111","title":"Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1111/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35071","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360121,"bill_number":"HR1112","title":"Effingham County Day at the Capitol; January 23, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2012, as Effingham County Day at the Capitol; saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1112/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35072","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360123,"bill_number":"HR1113","title":"Guilbeau, Lisa Hutto; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lisa Hutto Guilbeau and recognizing January 11, 2012, as Lisa Hutto Guilbeau Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1113/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35074","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360124,"bill_number":"HR1114","title":"Nobles, Sheriff Cecil; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Cecil Nobles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1114/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35105","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360126,"bill_number":"HR1115","title":"Antone, Dr. Joan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Joan Antone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1115/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35103","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360129,"bill_number":"HR1116","title":"Acree, Reverend Patrick Timothy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and remembering the life of Reverend Patrick Timothy Acree; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1116/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35104","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360130,"bill_number":"HR1117","title":"Tourism and Hospitality Day at the state capitol; Jan. 24, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 24, 2012, as Tourism and Hospitality Day at the state capitol and commending the tourism industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1117/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35101","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360132,"bill_number":"HR1118","title":"Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1118/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35102","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360134,"bill_number":"HR1119","title":"United States Congress; pass legislation on digital commerce; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass legislation that will create a uniform national framework on digital commerce to protect consumers from multiple and discriminatory taxes and provide certainty and uniformity for state and local governments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1119/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35113","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360135,"bill_number":"HR1120","title":"United States Congress; enact a uniform Internet privacy law; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to enact a uniform Internet privacy law; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1120/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35114","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360137,"bill_number":"SR642","title":"General Assembly Convened; notify Governor","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR642/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35012","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360138,"bill_number":"SR643","title":"Senate Convened; notify House of Representatives","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-09","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR643/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35013","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360140,"bill_number":"SR644","title":"Flowery Branch Parachute Packers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Flowery Branch Parachute Packers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR644/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35017","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360142,"bill_number":"SR645","title":"Northside Hospital, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Northside Hospital, Inc., owner and operator of Northside Hospital Cherokee and expressing support for its efforts to build a new state-of-the-art hospital facility in Canton, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR645/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35023","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360143,"bill_number":"SR646","title":"Senate; expressing the will to ensure necessary conditions for expanded high-quality digital learning opportunities for students of this state","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing the will of the Senate to ensure the necessary conditions for expanded high-quality digital learning opportunities for the students of this state; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR646/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35019","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360145,"bill_number":"SR647","title":"Hunt, Dr. Johnny M.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Johnny M. Hunt and designating a day for his recognition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR647/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35059","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360147,"bill_number":"SR648","title":"Morrow Mayor James \"Jim\" Millirons; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Morrow Mayor James \"Jim\" Millirons on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR648/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35060","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360148,"bill_number":"SR649","title":"Silveri, Shekema; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Shekema Silveri for being recognized with the Milken Educator Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR649/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35058","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360150,"bill_number":"SR650","title":"Malicki, Honorable Catherine E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Catherine E. Malicki on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR650/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35057","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360151,"bill_number":"SR651","title":"Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation for customer service, community focused activities, and ethical business practices; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR651/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35056","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360153,"bill_number":"SR652","title":"Crabapple Middle School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Crabapple Middle School on its redesignation as a Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR652/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35055","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360156,"bill_number":"SR653","title":"Georgia Tech Student Day; recognize student leaders at Georgia Tech","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing student leaders at Georgia Tech and welcoming them for Georgia Tech Student Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR653/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35054","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360157,"bill_number":"SR654","title":"Coats, Catherine; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Catherine Coats; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR654/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35061","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360159,"bill_number":"SR655","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 6","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 6, 2012, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR655/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35052","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360161,"bill_number":"SR656","title":"Future Farmers of America Day; recognize February 21","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Future Farmers of America and recognizing February 21, 2012, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR656/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35051","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360162,"bill_number":"SR657","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 14","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2012, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR657/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35050","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360164,"bill_number":"SR658","title":"Youth Leadership Baldwin 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the class of Youth Leadership Baldwin 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR658/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35049","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360166,"bill_number":"SR659","title":"Young Farmers Day; recognize February 9","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 9, 2012, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR659/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35048","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360167,"bill_number":"SR660","title":"Firefighters' Recognition Day; observe February 7","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and observing the 40th annual Firefighters' Recognition Day on February 7, 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR660/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35046","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360169,"bill_number":"SR661","title":"4-H Day; recognize 4-H Clubs of Georgia","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and declaring February 6, 2012, 4-H Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR661/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35045","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360170,"bill_number":"SR662","title":"Veterinary Medicine Day; recognize February 2","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2, 2012, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR662/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35042","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360172,"bill_number":"SR663","title":"Reading for Learning-Merit Based Student Program; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the Reading for Learning-Merit Based Student Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-10","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR663/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35039","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360174,"bill_number":"SR664","title":"Campbell, Anthony; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Anthony Campbell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR664/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35091","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360175,"bill_number":"SR665","title":"Concerned Black Citizens Coalition; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Concerned Black Citizens Coalition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR665/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35073","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360177,"bill_number":"SR666","title":"Sequoyah High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sequoyah High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR666/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35098","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360179,"bill_number":"SR667","title":"Martin Luther King, Jr., Parkway; DeKalb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the entire length of Snapfinger Road in DeKalb County from its intersection with Wesley Chapel Road to the Henry County line as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Parkway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR667/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35092","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360180,"bill_number":"SR668","title":"Georgia School Choice Week; recognize January 22-28, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 22-28, 2012, as Georgia School Choice Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR668/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35099","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360182,"bill_number":"SR669","title":"Boy Scouts of America Day; recognize March 21","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America program and recognizing March 21, 2012, as Boy Scouts of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR669/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35112","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360206,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue and Internal Revenue Code of 1986; define terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to define the terms \"Internal Revenue Code\" and \"Internal Revenue Code of 1986\" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia law; to provide that certain corporate income tax elections made for federal income tax purposes shall also apply for state income tax purposes; to provide an effective date; to provide applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB729/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35116","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360215,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"Administrative Services, Department of; public works construction contracts; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-91-21 and Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competitive award requirements and to general authority, duties, and procedure relative to state purchasing, respectively, so as to provide for certain contracting and bidding requirements for governmental entities and the Department of Administrative Services relative to public works construction contracts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":"Urban Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB730/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35117","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360223,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"Parent Trigger Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter schools, so as to enact the \"Parent Trigger Act\"; to provide for a definition; to provide for charter petitions by a majority of parents or guardians for certain schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB731/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35129","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360232,"bill_number":"HB732","title":"Special license plates; Purple Hearts; include persons serving in armed services","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-84 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of license plates to veterans awarded Purple Hearts, so as to include persons still serving in the armed services; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB732/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35130","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360242,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"Family violence; holdover provisions for appointees; add","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to family violence, so as to add holdover provisions for appointees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB733/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35131","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360249,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"Professions and businesses; provisions relating to requirements for licensure in social work; revise definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to revise a definition; to revise provisions relating to requirements for licensure in social work; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB734/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35132","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360257,"bill_number":"HB735","title":"Weapons; training as a prerequisite for carry license; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license to carry a weapon and temporary renewal permit, so as to provide for training as a prerequisite for a weapons carry license; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB735/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35133","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360265,"bill_number":"HB736","title":"Insurance; discretionary clauses in disability contracts; prohibit use","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance, so as to prohibit the use of discretionary clauses in disability insurance contracts; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB736/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35134","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360276,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"Walton County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4503), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB737/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35135","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360284,"bill_number":"HB738","title":"Walton County; Board of Education; change provisions to districts","description":"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 April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4511), so as to change provisions relating to education districts for the board; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB738/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35136","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360294,"bill_number":"HB739","title":"Property; prohibit fee for conveyance of real property except under limited circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to prohibit a fee for a future conveyance of real property except under limited circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB739/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35137","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360303,"bill_number":"HB740","title":"Carroll County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4570), 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 for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB740/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35141","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360312,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Taylor's Law; authorize issuance of special hunting privileges to persons with a terminal illness","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to authorize issuance of special hunting privileges to persons with a terminal illness; to provide a short title; to provide a definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB309/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35115","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360325,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Lottery for Education; definitions; prize proceeds; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to a lottery for education, so as to change certain provisions relating to definitions; to change certain provisions relating to prize proceeds subject to state income tax, attachments, garnishments, or executions, validation of winning tickets, prohibited purchases, money-dispensing machines, and unclaimed prize money; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-13","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB310/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35127","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360334,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"\"Metals Accountability in Disposal (MAD) Act\"; provide that only licensed funeral directors/certain persons may sell burial objects as scrap metal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to provide a short title; to define certain terms; to provide that only licensed funeral directors and certain other persons may sell certain burial objects as scrap metal; to provide that only government personnel and certain other persons may sell certain government property as scrap metal; to provide that purchasers of such items must verify the sellers' credentials; to provide that persons who damage certain property shall be guilty of a felony; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB311/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35139","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360343,"bill_number":"HR1121","title":"Thrash, Joseph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph Thrash; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1121/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35118","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360353,"bill_number":"HR1122","title":"Shehan, Matt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matt Shehan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1122/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35119","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360362,"bill_number":"HR1123","title":"Women's heart health; early detection; recognize importance","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of women's heart health and the promotion of programs that aid in early detection and prevention of heart disease in women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1123/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35120","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360372,"bill_number":"HR1124","title":"Infant nutrition; breast feeding; recognize importance","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of proper infant nutrition and acknowledging of breast feeding for both infants and mothers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1124/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35121","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360381,"bill_number":"HR1125","title":"Brown, William \"Harold\"; 100th birthday; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring William \"Harold\" Brown on the grand occasion of his 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1125/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35122","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360390,"bill_number":"HR1126","title":"Kaigler, Sister Hervie Ellzey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sister Hervie Ellzey Kaigler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1126/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35123","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360399,"bill_number":"HR1127","title":"Wiley, Leroy Sherman; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Leroy Sherman Wiley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1127/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35124","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360409,"bill_number":"HR1128","title":"Rice, Mrs. Sabra Rogers; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Sabra Rogers Rice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1128/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35125","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360418,"bill_number":"HR1129","title":"Hudson, Deacon Felton Leon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deacon Felton Leon Hudson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1129/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35126","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360428,"bill_number":"HR1130","title":"United States Congress; repeal Seventeenth Amendment to Constitution; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to repeal the Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1130/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35128","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360436,"bill_number":"SR670","title":"Georgia Dental Association's Mission of Mercy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Dental Association's Mission of Mercy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR670/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35138","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":360443,"bill_number":"SR671","title":"Nobles, Sheriff Cecil; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Cecil Nobles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR671/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35140","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362517,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012","description":"A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" House Bill 78, Act No. 223, approved May 12, 2011, (Ga. L. 2011, Vol. I, Book II).","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB741/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35144","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362772,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013","description":"A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2013.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB742/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35145","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363026,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"Motor fuel tax; expiration date for exemption for certain public transit and public campus transportation systems; extend","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the motor fuel tax, so as to extend the expiration date for the exemption from the motor fuel tax for certain public transit and public campus transportation systems; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB743/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35153","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363342,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 7 of Chapter 6 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to partition, so as to enact the \"Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act\"; to provide for construction with federal law; to amend Code Section 24-7-706 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to court appointed experts, so as to include cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB744/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35154","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363640,"bill_number":"HB745","title":"Public Health, Department of; study pulse oximetry screening for newborns to detect congenital heart defects; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to health, so as to provide for legislative findings relating to newborn screening for congenital heart defects; to require the Department of Public Health to study whether pulse oximetry screening should be a standard test for all newborns for the detection of congenital heart defects; to provide for a report to legislative committees; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB745/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35155","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363894,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture; final decision and reconsideration; clarify timing","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-2-9.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the administrative authority of the Commissioner of Agriculture on hearings for individuals adversely affected, so as to clarify the timing of the Commissioner's final decision and decision for reconsideration of the final decision; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB746/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35156","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364149,"bill_number":"HB747","title":"Revenue and taxation; census tract having at least 45% poverty rate deemed eligible for tier 1 county tax treatment; provide","description":"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 of income taxes, rate, computation, and exemptions, so as to provide that any census tract having a poverty rate of 45 percent or greater shall be deemed to have the same eligibility for tax treatment as tier 1 counties; to change the designation of less developed areas; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB747/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35157","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364390,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"Adoption; issuance of copy of an original birth certificate to certain adult persons; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-8-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adoption records, and Code Section 31-10-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance of a new birth certificate following adoption, legitimation, or paternity determination, so as to provide for the issuance of a copy of an original birth certificate to certain adult persons who were adopted; to conform a provision sealing records relating to adoptions; to provide for a fee and a waiting period; to provide for the form of such copy; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB748/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35158","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364609,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Public Assistance; applicants for food stamps and temporary assistance; require personal growth activities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to require applicants for food stamps and temporary assistance for needy families to engage in personal growth activities; to provide for applicability; to provide for exemptions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB312/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35142","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364860,"bill_number":"HR1131","title":"Calhoun High School football team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2011 Calhoun High School football team on their Class AA Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1131/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35146","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365108,"bill_number":"HR1132","title":"Veterinary Medicine Day; Feb. 2, 2012; recognize & invite vets to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2, 2012, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol and inviting representatives from the Georgia veterinary medical community to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1132/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35147","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365359,"bill_number":"HR1133","title":"4-H Clubs; Mr. Dowdy White; Mr. Arch D. Smith; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and inviting Mr. Dowdy White, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2011-2012 4-H Leadership Team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1133/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35148","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365613,"bill_number":"HR1134","title":"Sizemore, Robert Clayton; Deputy Game Warden; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Game Warden Robert Clayton Sizemore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1134/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35149","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365858,"bill_number":"HR1135","title":"Madison Hardware and Supply; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating Madison Hardware and Supply; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1135/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35150","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366111,"bill_number":"HR1136","title":"Drinking Water Security Day at the state capitol; Jan. 24, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 24, 2012, as Drinking Water Security Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1136/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35151","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366129,"bill_number":"SR677","title":"Preservation of Sapelo Island; Joint Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Preservation of Sapelo Island; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR677/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35163","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366401,"bill_number":"SR676","title":"Iverson, Sr., Brother John W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brother John W. Iverson, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR676/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35162","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366682,"bill_number":"SR675","title":"Nexxtep Technology Services; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Nexxtep Technology Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR675/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35161","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366962,"bill_number":"SR674","title":"Southside Church of Christ; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Southside Church of Christ in Valdosta on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR674/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35160","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367243,"bill_number":"SR673","title":"U.S. Congress; making renewed application to call for a convention; proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States","description":"A RESOLUTION making renewed application to the Congress of the United States to call for a convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR673/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35152","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367522,"bill_number":"SR672","title":"American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR672/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35143","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367801,"bill_number":"HR1137","title":"United States Congress; call convention for proposing an amendment; make renewed application","description":"A RESOLUTION making renewed application to the Congress of the United States to call for a convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1137/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35159","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369193,"bill_number":"SR678","title":"Sheriff's Day; recognize January 25, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the office of sheriff and recognizing January 25, 2012, as Sheriff's Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR678/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35164","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371340,"bill_number":"SR681","title":"Harwood, Donald Eugene; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Donald Eugene Harwood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR681/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35167","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371561,"bill_number":"SR680","title":"Fremont, Honorable John C.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the life and works of the Honorable John C. Fremont; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR680/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371785,"bill_number":"SR679","title":"Baldwin County Mayor's Commission on Youth Leadership and the High Achievers Program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Baldwin County Mayor's Commission on Youth Leadership and the High Achievers Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR679/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35165","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376811,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"Calhoun County; Board of Education; provide new districts","description":"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), so as to provide for new education districts; to provide for the continuation in office of current office holders; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice for preclearance; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB749/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35198","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376814,"bill_number":"HB750","title":"Calhoun County; provide new commissioner districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"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 April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6123), so as to provide new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members and the election of their successors; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB750/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35199","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376820,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"Jasper County; Probate Court judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the Probate Court of Jasper County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB751/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35200","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376823,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"Jasper County; board of commissioners; provide staggered terms","description":"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 May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4036), so as to provide for staggered terms for the board of commissioners; to provide for manner of election; 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB752/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35201","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376828,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"Jasper County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4476), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB753/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35202","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376834,"bill_number":"HB754","title":"Candler County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4145), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB754/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35203","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376841,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"Candler County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"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 April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4145), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB755/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35204","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376844,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"Putnam County State Court; law provisions updated and consolidated; provide","description":"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 the local law provisions relating to the State Court of Putnam County shall be updated and consolidated; to provide for the furnishing of facilities for the court; to provide for terms of court; to provide for practice and procedure; to provide for the clerk of the court and for a court reporter; to provide for costs and for fines and bond amounts; to provide for the solicitor-general of the court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB756/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35208","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376852,"bill_number":"HB757","title":"Putnam County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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. 1878-79, p. 334), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3639), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB757/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35209","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376861,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"Glynn County; Board of Commissioners; reapportion districts","description":"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 April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4557), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB758/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35235","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376864,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"Glynn County; Board of Education; provide description of districts","description":"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 May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3697), so as to provide for the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of the current members; to provide for the manner of election of members and for filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB759/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35236","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376869,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"Elementary and secondary education; capital outlay funds replace exceptional growth program","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 10 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to capital outlay funds for elementary and secondary education, so as to replace the exceptional growth program with an expansion of the maximum entitlement level for regular capital outlay earnings; to increase requirements relating to the advance funding program; to eliminate requirements for a nonbinding referendum for a school closure; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB760/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35237","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376875,"bill_number":"HB761","title":"Sales and use tax; government contractor of overhead materials for a limited time; add exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from state sales and use tax, so as to add an exemption with respect to the sale or use by a government contractor of overhead materials for a limited period of time; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB761/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35238","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376878,"bill_number":"HB762","title":"Piedmont Judicial Circuit; superior court judgeship; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of superior court judges for each judicial circuit, so as to create a new superior court judgeship for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit; to provide for the initial appointment, election, and term of office of such judge; to provide for the qualifications and for the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising the judicial circuit; to declare inherent authority; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB762/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35239","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376886,"bill_number":"HB763","title":"Juries; certain persons ineligible to serve as trial or grand jurors; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries, so as to clarify that certain persons shall be ineligible to serve as trial or grand jurors; to provide for the use of jurors summoned prior to the compilation of county master jury lists; to revise provisions relating to the qualifications of grand jurors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB763/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35240","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376890,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"McIntosh County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3970), 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 manner of election; to provide for the submission of this Act under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB764/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35241","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376894,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"McIntosh County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5207), 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 submission of this Act for approval under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB765/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35242","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376902,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"Archives and History, Division of; law regarding Foundation of American Law and Government displays; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Division of Archives and History, so as to revise the provisions of law regarding Foundations of American Law and Government displays; to extend the locations in which such displays may appear; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB766/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35243","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376907,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"Johnson County; board of education; describe new election districts","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4225), so as to describe new election districts; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB767/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35244","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376914,"bill_number":"HB768","title":"Johnson County; board of commissioners; provide commissioner districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the board of commissioners of Johnson County, approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 887), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4229), so as to provide for commissioner districts from and by which members of the board of commissioners are elected; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB768/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35245","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376919,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"Consumers' utility counsel division; not necessary to file copies of filings with Public Service Commission; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the consumers' utility counsel division, so as to provide that, until such time as the division is appropriately funded, it shall not be necessary to file copies of filings with the Public Service Commission with the division; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB769/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35246","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376925,"bill_number":"HB770","title":"Harris County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 the current members; to provide for the election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal a specific local Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB770/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35247","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376929,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"Harris County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 April 11, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3888), 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 submission of this Act under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB771/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35248","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376935,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"Newton County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Newton County, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2784), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4004), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB772/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35249","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376941,"bill_number":"HB773","title":"Newton County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Newton County, approved March 31, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2405), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3778), 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 submission of this Act for approval under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB773/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35250","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376944,"bill_number":"HB774","title":"Morgan County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Morgan County, approved March 25, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 738), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 2, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3748), 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 provide for submission of this Act for approval under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB774/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35251","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376957,"bill_number":"HB775","title":"Morgan County; Board of Education; change composition and description of districts","description":"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 April 4, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3741), 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 and election of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB775/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35252","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376961,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"Elections; nonpartisan elections for members of consolidated governments considered county elections; provide","description":"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, so as to provide that nonpartisan elections for members of consolidated governments shall be considered county elections and not municipal elections; to provide for legislative intent; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB776/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35253","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376968,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"Terrell County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3782), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB777/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35254","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376974,"bill_number":"HB778","title":"Inmates; performing services for local governments; clarify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-5-60, relating to hiring out of inmates, participation of inmates in programs of volunteer service, sale of products produced by inmates, disposition of proceeds, and payment to inmates for services, so as to clarify provisions relating to inmates performing services for municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB778/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35255","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376979,"bill_number":"HB779","title":"Pulaski County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Pulaski County and consolidating and restating the laws relative thereto, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4175), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 23, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4102), 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 members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB779/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35256","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376985,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"Labor and industrial relations; unlawful for employer to discriminate because of credit history; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for an employer to fail or refuse to hire, bar, discharge from employment, or otherwise discriminate against an individual because of the individual's credit history or credit report; to provide for exceptions; to provide a penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Industrial Relations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB780/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35257","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376989,"bill_number":"HB781","title":"Real property; any document securing payment of money shall be deemed a mortgage; provide after 12-31-2012","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreclosure, so as to provide that after December 31, 2012, any document or instrument made for the purpose of securing the payment of money for real property shall be deemed to be a mortgage; to provide that a court shall not enter a deficiency decree; to provide that no law suit to recover deficiency shall be maintained; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB781/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35258","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376995,"bill_number":"HB782","title":"Animal Rescue Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animal protection generally, so as to require animal shelters that euthanize animals to maintain a registry of animal rescue groups willing to accept animals subject to euthanasia; to provide a short title; to provide a definition; to provide eligibility criteria for rescue groups; to provide for information to be included in the registry; to prohibit animal shelters from euthanizing an animal without affording rescue groups the opportunity to take possession of the animal; to provide for exceptions; to authorize animal shelters to impose a fee for surrendering animals; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB782/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35259","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376999,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"Laurens County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 11, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3905), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB783/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35260","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377011,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"Haralson County; board of education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the board of education of Haralson County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4523), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4415), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB784/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35261","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377014,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"Insurance; limitations on licensure requirements for certain health care providers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for limitations on licensure requirements for certain health care providers; to prohibit the conditioning of certain licensing for health care providers on the participation in health insurance plans and other activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB785/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35266","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377020,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"Consumers' insurance advocate; not necessary to file insurance rate filings until appropriately funded; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 57 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the consumers' insurance advocate, so as to provide that, until such time as the consumers' insurance advocate is appropriately funded, it shall not be necessary to file copies of insurance rate filings with the consumers' insurance advocate; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB786/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35271","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377028,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"Behavioral Health, Department of; changes to allocation rates for providers must have legislative ratification; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to governing and regulation of mental health, so as to provide that any changes by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to allocation rates or formulas for providers must have legislative ratification; to provide that provider contracts include certain requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB787/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35274","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377032,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"'Broadband Investment Equity Act'; provide regulation of competition between public and private providers of communications service","description":"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 repeal Chapter 90, relating to the \"Local Government Cable Fair Competition Act of 1999\"; to enact the \"Broadband Investment Equity Act\" to provide for regulation of competition between public providers of communications service and private providers of such service; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for authorization to public providers to deliver communications services and invest capital in facilities designed to provide communications services; to provide for the applicability of the public records and public meetings laws; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB313/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35170","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377036,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Health; provide for regulation of previously used material in mattresses and similar consumer products","description":"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 regulation of the use of previously used material in mattresses and similar consumer products; 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB314/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35179","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377041,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Ethics in Government; change name to Georgia Ethics Commission; reconstitute membership; appointing authority; provide funding source","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, so as to revise the \"Ethics in Government Act\"; to change a definition; to change the name of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission to the Georgia Ethics Commission; to provide a funding source for the commission; to remove certain dedications of fees; to amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB315/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35187","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377047,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Civil Practice; increase the tolling period for limitations for tort actions while a criminal prosecution is pending","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations of actions, so as to increase the tolling period for limitations for tort actions while a criminal prosecution is pending; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations on prosecutions, so as to extend the statute of limitations for the prosecutions of the offenses of cruelty to children in the first degree, rape, sodomy, aggravated sodomy, statutory rape, child molestation, aggravated child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes, and incest; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB316/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35189","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377056,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Board of Education of Baldwin County; change the description of the education districts","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Baldwin County, approved April 3, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3325), as amended, specifically by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, 4230), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB317/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35188","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377061,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"State Parks; use of boats; revise certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-3-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the ordering of persons to leave parks, historic sites, or recreational areas upon their refusal to observe rules and to prohibited acts generally, so as to revise certain provisions relating to the use of boats in the waters of state parks, historic areas, and recreational areas; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB319/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35191","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377065,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"State Gov't; no state agency shall enter into a contract with private entity; provision of services; outside the geographical boundaries of the U.S.","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the organization of the executive branch, so as to provide that no state agency shall enter into a contract with a private entity for the provision of services if any such services will be performed outside the geographical boundaries of the United States; to provide for a certain contract provisions; to provide for sanctions; to provide an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB320/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35197","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377070,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Secondary Metal Recyclers; comprehensive revision of provisions","description":"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 the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding secondary metals recyclers; to amend Code Section 40-3-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation of certificate of title for scrap, dismantled, or demolished vehicles, salvage certificate of title, administrative enforcement, and removal of license plates, so as to revise certain provisions relating to the use of a form to transfer title to a motor vehicle to be sold or disposed of as scrap metal or parts; to provide for additional changes to said Code section, relating to the use of a form to transfer title to a motor vehicle to be sold or disposed of as scrap metal or parts, subject to a contingency; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB321/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35186","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377075,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"'Georgia Taxpayer Receipt Act of 2012'; website; with an itemized receipt showing how taxes they pay are utilized","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the establishment of a website to provide taxpayers of this state with an itemized receipt showing how the taxes they pay are utilized; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB322/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35185","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377081,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Lowndes County; change the description of the commissioner districts","description":"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), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB323/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35232","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377088,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Veterinary Medicine; clarify a certain definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-50-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the practice of veterinary medicine, so as to clarify a certain definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB324/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35265","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377093,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Elections; provide for online voter registration; conditions and requirements","description":"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 online voter registration; to provide for certain conditions and requirements; to provide for the manner of such registration; to authorize the State Election Board and the Department of Driver Services to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate such registration program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB325/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35267","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377096,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"Elections; provide for election day voter registration and voting; procedures and methods","description":"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 election day voter registration and voting; to provide for procedures and methods; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB326/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35268","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377113,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"University System of Georgia; provide Board of Regents establish process; veterans receiving educational benefits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the University System of Georgia, so as to provide that the Board of Regents shall establish a process by which veterans receiving educational benefits administered by the federal Veterans Administration may pay their tuition in installments or as funds are received from the federal Veterans Administration; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB327/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35269","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377119,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"University System of Georgia; Board of Regents establish process; granting veterans academic credit; previous instruction while in military","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the University System of Georgia, so as to provide that the Board of Regents shall establish a process for granting academic credit or exemption from required coursework for veterans for previous instruction received while in military service; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB328/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35272","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377122,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"Returning Veterans Task Force; membership; provide duties; recommendations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans' benefits, so as to create the Returning Veterans Task Force; to provide for membership; to provide for duties; to provide for recommendations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB329/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35270","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377127,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Health Coverage; individual accident/sickness policy; provide coverage for treatment of dependant children with cancer; autism","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 29A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual health insurance coverage, so as to provide that each individual accident and sickness policy sold pursuant to this article shall provide coverage for treatment of dependent children with cancer and provide coverage for autism; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB330/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35273","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377134,"bill_number":"HR1138","title":"Burns, Robbie; Lindsay Scott; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robbie Burns and Lindsay Scott and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1138/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35184","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377141,"bill_number":"HR1139","title":"Burke County High School Bears football team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Burke County High School Bears football team on their Class AAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1139/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35192","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377145,"bill_number":"HR1140","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1140/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35205","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377150,"bill_number":"HR1141","title":"Herman E. Black Memorial Highway; City of Gray; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating State Route 22 in the City of Gray from the eastern city limit to its intersection with State Route 11 as the Herman E. Black Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1141/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35206","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377155,"bill_number":"HR1142","title":"Sgt. Carlton \"Dan\" Jenkins Memorial Interchange; Camden County; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and service of Sgt. Carlton \"Dan\" Jenkins and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1142/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35207","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377162,"bill_number":"HR1143","title":"Georgia Music Day; Jan. 24, 2012; commend and invite musicians to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 24, 2012, as Georgia Music Day at the capitol and inviting Georgia Music Partners and the Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1143/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35211","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377169,"bill_number":"HR1144","title":"Ga. Farm Bureau Federation Day; Feb. 14, 2012; commend & invite members to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2012, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol and inviting the members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1144/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35212","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377175,"bill_number":"HR1145","title":"Southwest Airlines; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Southwest Airlines on its expansion into Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the busiest in the world; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1145/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35213","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377179,"bill_number":"HR1146","title":"Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; Feb. 7, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2012, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1146/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35214","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377183,"bill_number":"HR1147","title":"Swanson, Ophelia; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ophelia Swanson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1147/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35215","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377188,"bill_number":"HR1148","title":"Davis, Deacon Joe K.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deacon Joe K. Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1148/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35216","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377195,"bill_number":"HR1149","title":"Whitlock, Deacon Gus; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deacon Gus Whitlock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1149/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35217","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377201,"bill_number":"HR1150","title":"Sales and use tax; educational purposes; only distributed on basis of full-time equivalent student counts - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the sales and use tax for educational purposes shall only be distributed on the basis of full-time equivalent student counts when proceeds are distributed between a county school district and the independent school districts located in such county; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Disagrees House Amend/Sub","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1150/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35262","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377206,"bill_number":"HR1151","title":"Joint Human Trafficking Study Commission; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Human Trafficking Study Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1151/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35263","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377217,"bill_number":"HR1152","title":"J. Dixon Hays Memorial Highway; Newton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. J. Dixon Hays and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1152/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35264","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377220,"bill_number":"SR682","title":"Tant, Sr., Robert L.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert L. Tant, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR682/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35168","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377226,"bill_number":"SR683","title":"Burke County High School Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Burke County High School football team on their Class AAA Football State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR683/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35169","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377232,"bill_number":"SR684","title":"Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR684/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35171","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377236,"bill_number":"SR685","title":"Effingham County Day; recognize January 23, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2012, as Effingham County Day at the Capitol; saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR685/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35172","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377241,"bill_number":"SR686","title":"Teasley Middle School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Teasley Middle School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR686/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35173","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377250,"bill_number":"SR687","title":"R.M. Moore Elementary School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending R.M. Moore Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR687/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35174","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377254,"bill_number":"SR688","title":"Boston Elementary School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Boston Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR688/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35175","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377258,"bill_number":"SR689","title":"Woodstock Elementary School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Woodstock Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR689/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35176","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377271,"bill_number":"SR690","title":"Parker, Jonathan Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan Michael Parker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR690/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35177","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377274,"bill_number":"SR691","title":"Olson, Cameron; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cameron Olson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR691/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35178","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377279,"bill_number":"SR692","title":"Deremer, Matthew \"Matt\" Roy; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew \"Matt\" Roy Deremer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR692/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35180","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377287,"bill_number":"SR693","title":"State Restaurant Day; declare February 9, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring February 9, 2012, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commending the food service industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR693/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35181","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377290,"bill_number":"SR694","title":"Tourism and Hospitality Day; recognize January 24, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 24, 2012, as Tourism and Hospitality Day at the state capitol and commending the tourism industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR694/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35182","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377296,"bill_number":"SR695","title":"Southwest Airlines; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Southwest Airlines on its expansion into Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the busiest in the world; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR695/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35183","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377302,"bill_number":"SR696","title":"2011 Calhoun High School Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2011 Calhoun High School football team on their Class AA Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR696/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35195","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377310,"bill_number":"SR697","title":"Walker, Dr. Paula; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Paula Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR697/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35218","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377313,"bill_number":"SR698","title":"Columbus Day; recognize February 7, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2012, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR698/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35221","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377321,"bill_number":"SR699","title":"Jones-Claiborne, Becky; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Becky Jones-Claiborne on her 2011 induction into the Education Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR699/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35225","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377326,"bill_number":"SR700","title":"Darrah, Dr. Shane; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Shane Darrah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR700/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35229","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377329,"bill_number":"SR701","title":"Sprayberry High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sprayberry High School for being named one of the 2011 Georgia School of Excellence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR701/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35230","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":377342,"bill_number":"SR703","title":"Georgia Music Day; recognize January 24, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 24, 2012, as Georgia Music Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR703/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35194","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":377351,"bill_number":"SR705","title":"Drinking Water Security Day; recognize January 24, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 24, 2012, as Drinking Water Security Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR705/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35193","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377357,"bill_number":"SR706","title":"West End Family Life and Community Center; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing West End Family Life and Community Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR706/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35233","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377363,"bill_number":"SR707","title":"Graves, Reverend Dwight; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dwight Graves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR707/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35234","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377371,"bill_number":"SR708","title":"\"National Wear Red Day\"; recognize February 3, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2012, as \"National Wear Red Day\" at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR708/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35219","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377376,"bill_number":"SR709","title":"Girl Scouts of the United States of America; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and declaring 2012 as Year of the Girl; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR709/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35220","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377382,"bill_number":"SR710","title":"Senior Week; recognize Feb. 20- Feb. 26, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of senior Georgians and recognizing February 20 to February 26, 2012, as Senior Week at the capitol; and","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR710/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35222","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377387,"bill_number":"SR711","title":"Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR711/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35223","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377392,"bill_number":"SR712","title":"Rural Health Day; recognize February 16, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing February 16, 2012, as Rural Health Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR712/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35224","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377396,"bill_number":"SR713","title":"State of Georgia Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR713/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35226","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377400,"bill_number":"SR714","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 29, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 29, 2012, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR714/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35227","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377403,"bill_number":"SR715","title":"Congress; urge to expand the eligibility requirements; H-2A guest worker program","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to expand the eligibility requirements of the H-2A guest worker program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR715/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35210","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377406,"bill_number":"SR716","title":"National Nurse Anesthetist Week; recognize January 22-28, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist programs and recognizing January 22-28, 2012, as National Nurse Anesthetist Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR716/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35228","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378567,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"Camden County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 August 24, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 232), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB788/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35280","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378576,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"Camden County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 and certain officers of Camden County, approved March 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3609), 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 submission of this Act for approval under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB789/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35281","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378583,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"Tift County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 May 10, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5720), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB790/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35295","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378594,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"Tift County; Board of Commissioners; reapportion districts","description":"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 May 10, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5712), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB791/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35296","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378603,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990; operate by means of accreditation; provide authorization","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-250.8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applications to operate or conduct postsecondary activities under the \"Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990,\" so as to provide for authorization to operate by means of accreditation for nonpublic postsecondary institutions that meet certain requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB792/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35297","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378612,"bill_number":"HB793","title":"Commercial vehicles; dimension and weight load requirements for emergency tows; provide exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32, relating to dimensions and weight of vehicles and loads, so as to provide for an exception to dimension and weight load requirements for emergency tows of commercial vehicles; to provide for an increase in the maximum vehicle load length for the issuance of an annual permit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB793/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35298","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378626,"bill_number":"HB794","title":"Ad valorem taxation; property; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to change certain definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other matters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB794/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35299","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378634,"bill_number":"HB795","title":"All-terrain vehicles; make definitions consistent with industry standards","description":"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 modify definitions related to all-terrain vehicles, recreational off-highway vehicles, and off-road vehicles to make such definitions consistent with current industry standards and practices; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB795/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35300","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378644,"bill_number":"HB796","title":"Georgia General Assembly 2011 Session; House Bill 87; repeal provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to repeal those provisions enacted by House Bill 87 of the 2011 Session of the Georgia General Assembly and related provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB796/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35301","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378657,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"State chartered special schools; revise funding","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter schools, so as to revise funding for state chartered special schools; to provide for submittal of charter petitions to the Charter Committee of the State Board of Education; to provide for resubmittal of a charter petition to a local board of education upon expiration of the charter term of a state chartered special school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB797/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35302","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378668,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"Ethics in Government Act; substantially revise","description":"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 substantially revise the \"Ethics in Government Act\"; to rename the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as the State Ethics Commission; to change certain provisions relating to campaign contributions; to change provisions relating to the powers and duties of the commission; to change provisions relating to public officials' conduct and lobbyist disclosure; to change provisions relating to postemployment restrictions on public officers; to amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to conform certain cross-references; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB798/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35314","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378676,"bill_number":"HB799","title":"Traffic offenses; expungement of conviction for driving under the influence under certain circumstances; provide","description":"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 expungement of a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB799/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35315","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378688,"bill_number":"HB800","title":"Assistant adjutants general; certain qualifications; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-2-152 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assistant adjutants general, eligibility, appointment, duties, compensation, and tenure, so as to change certain qualifications for the position of assistant adjutant general; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB800/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35316","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378700,"bill_number":"HB801","title":"Georgia Health Insurance Marketplace Authority; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to establish the Georgia Health Insurance Marketplace Authority; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for a board of directors; to provide for composition, terms, and officers; to provide for powers and duties of the authority; to provide for the Georgia Health Insurance Marketplace and the Small Business Health Insurance Marketplace; to provide for a trust fund; to provide for advisory committees; to provide for limited liability; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for accounts and audits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB801/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35319","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378709,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"Historic preservation; allow for subdivision of historic property; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ordinances providing for historic preservation, so as to allow for subdivision of historic property; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB802/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35326","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378717,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Board of Commissioners of Baldwin County; change the description of commissioner districts","description":"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, specifically by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4238), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB318/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35190","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378728,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Insurance; closing protection letters; provide for premiums; authorize Commissioner of Insurance to promulgate rules and regulations","description":"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 the issuance of closing protection letters; to provide for definitions; to provide for premiums regarding such letters; to provide for certain reserves; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to promulgate rules and regulations with regard to such matters; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB331/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35275","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378738,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"County Sales/Use Tax; expand the matters included in annual reporting of the expenditure of certain special purpose local option sales tax proceeds","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county sales and use tax, so as to expand the matters which are included in annual reporting of the expenditure of certain special purpose local option sales tax proceeds; to provide for enforcement actions by the Attorney General; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB332/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35279","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378753,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Property; notices of sales made on foreclosure under power of sale shall be provided to all debtors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to foreclosure, so as to provide that notices of sales made on foreclosure under power of sale shall be provided to all debtors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB333/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35289","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378763,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"HOPE Scholarship; revise the definition of the term \"Zell Miller Scholar\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise the definition of the term \"Zell Miller Scholar\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB334/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35290","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378771,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"HOPE Grants; eliminate the minimum grade point average requirement for maintaining eligibility for a HOPE grant","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for HOPE grants, so as to eliminate the minimum grade point average requirement for maintaining eligibility for a HOPE grant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB335/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35293","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378779,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Hope Scholarships; add a maximum annual household income requirement for purposes of eligibility","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to add a maximum annual household income requirement for purposes of eligibility; to provide for an annual determination; to exempt Zell Miller Scholars; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB336/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35307","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378793,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Insurance; limitations on licensure requirements for certain health care providers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for limitations on licensure requirements for certain health care providers; to prohibit the conditioning of certain licensing for health care providers on the participation in health insurance plans and other activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB337/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35309","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378801,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"\"Georgia Volunteers in Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Act\"; provide for special licenses for dentists and dental hygienists licensed in other jurisdictions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-11-52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Georgia Volunteers in Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Act,\" so as to provide for special licenses for dentists and dental hygienists licensed in other jurisdictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB338/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35312","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378813,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Georgia Aviation Authority; provide transfer of certain personnel, aircraft to Dept. of Natural Resources and State Forestry Commission","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 6 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Aviation Authority, so as to provide for the transfer of certain personnel, aircraft, and other assets from the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Natural Resources and the State Forestry Commission; to provide for related matters; to amend Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to transfer certain personnel, assets, and liabilities of the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Natural Resources and the State Forestry Commission; to provide the Department of Natural Resources and the State Forestry Commission with certain authority and duties with regard to aviation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB339/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35292","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378822,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Property; covenants; provisions; adopted prior to the adoption of zoning laws","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for legislative findings; to amend Code Section 44-5-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to covenants running with the land, the effect of zoning laws, covenants and scenic easements for use of the public, and the renewal of certain covenants, so as to clarify provisions relating to covenants; to provide for covenants adopted prior to the adoption of zoning laws; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB340/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35294","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378832,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Juvenile Proceedings; clarify the definition of the term \"designated felony\"; increase the max. detention period for children adjudicated for delinquent acts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delinquent and unruly children, so as to clarify the definition of the term \"designated felony\"; to increase the maximum detention period for children adjudicated for delinquent acts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB341/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35322","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378847,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Criminal Procedure; death penalty; repeal the imposition in this state","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to make legislative findings; to repeal the imposition of the death penalty in this state; to repeal references to procedures related to capital cases; to provide for matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for applicability; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB342/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35324","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378858,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"State Accounting Office; designate as the Comptroller General; transfer the office","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5B of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Accounting Office, so as to designate the state accounting officer as the Comptroller General; to transfer the office, functions, duties, and responsibilities of the Comptroller General from the Commissioner of Insurance to the State Accounting Office; to provide for related matters; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Commissioner of Insurance, so as to conform such provisions to reflect the change in the transfer of the position and duties of the Comptroller General to the state accounting officer; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB343/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35323","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378866,"bill_number":"HR1153","title":"North Georgia College & State University; commend and invite president to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring North Georgia College and State University and inviting its President Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1153/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35284","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378878,"bill_number":"HR1154","title":"Wesleyan College; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wesleyan College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1154/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35285","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378886,"bill_number":"HR1155","title":"Burgess, Mr. James V., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James V. Burgess, Jr., of Social Circle, Walton County, Georgia, for his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1155/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35286","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378900,"bill_number":"HR1156","title":"Peppers, Mrs. Anne Shepherd; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Anne Shepherd Peppers of Social Circle, Walton County, Georgia, for her extraordinary public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1156/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35287","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378908,"bill_number":"HR1157","title":"Houston, Lillian \"Lila\" Teague; celebrate birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Lillian \"Lila\" Teague Houston; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1157/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35288","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378918,"bill_number":"HR1158","title":"Jimmie Hodge Timmons, Jr., Highway; Early/Calhoun counties; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Jimmie Hodge Timmons, Jr., and designating the Jimmie Hodge Timmons, Jr., Highway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1158/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35303","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378927,"bill_number":"HR1159","title":"Jackson, Nakia Jermaine; compensate and provide state income tax exclusion","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Nakiya Jermaine Jackson and providing for a state income tax exclusion with respect to such compensation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1159/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35304","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378942,"bill_number":"HR1160","title":"Word, Mr. Lathan Rydell; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Lathan Rydell Word; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Disagrees Senate Amend/Sub","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1160/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35305","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378952,"bill_number":"HR1161","title":"Cauley, Mr. James A.; compensate and provide state income tax exclusion","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. James A. Cauley and providing for a state income tax exclusion with respect to such compensation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1161/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35306","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378962,"bill_number":"HR1162","title":"General Assembly; state-wide education policy; clarify authority - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to clarify the authority of the state to establish state-wide education policy; to restate the authority of the General Assembly to create special schools; to delineate types of schools that the General Assembly may authorize and clarify funding authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1162/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35317","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378970,"bill_number":"HR1163","title":"Georgia Transparency in Government Spending website; urge Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts to create","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts to create the \"Georgia Transparency in Government Spending\" website; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1163/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35318","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378979,"bill_number":"SR717","title":"Pfleger, Nicole; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicole Pfleger of Nickajack Elementary School for being named the 2012 National School Counselor of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR717/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35276","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378991,"bill_number":"SR718","title":"Savannah Christian Raiders; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Savannah Christian Raiders on their Class A Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR718/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35277","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379003,"bill_number":"SR719","title":"Tourism Promotion Joint Study Commission; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Tourism Promotion Joint Study Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR719/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35278","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379011,"bill_number":"SR720","title":"4th Civil Support Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 4th Civil Support Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR720/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35282","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379023,"bill_number":"SR721","title":"Poetter, May Lewis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of May Lewis Poetter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR721/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35283","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379035,"bill_number":"SR722","title":"Board of Regents; add a student member -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to add a student member to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR722/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35308","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379045,"bill_number":"SR723","title":"Sanders, Curtis Lucille; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Curtis Lucille Sanders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR723/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35291","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379053,"bill_number":"SR724","title":"Boynton Bandits; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Boynton Bandits for winning the 2011 Dizzy Dean World Series Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR724/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35310","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379067,"bill_number":"SR725","title":"Norton Search Team, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Norton Search Team, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR725/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35311","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379076,"bill_number":"SR726","title":"Savannah Christian Preparatory School Raiders Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Savannah Christian Preparatory School Raiders football team on their Class A Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR726/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35313","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379086,"bill_number":"SR727","title":"Senate Preservation of Sapelo Island Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Preservation of Sapelo Island Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR727/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35320","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379096,"bill_number":"SR728","title":"Congress; urge to impose a national moratorium on the imposition of the death penalty","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to impose a national moratorium on the imposition of the death penalty in the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR728/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35321","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379106,"bill_number":"SR729","title":"State Restaurant Day; declare February 9, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring February 9, 2012, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commending the food service industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR729/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35325","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379114,"bill_number":"SR730","title":"United Nations Agenda 21; recognize destructive and insidious nature","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the destructive and insidious nature of the United Nations Agenda 21; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR730/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35327","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379120,"bill_number":"SR731","title":"Ogeechee Technical College; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ogeechee Technical College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR731/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35328","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380306,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"Gilmer County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 Gilmer County, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3471), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB803/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35333","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380316,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"Clarke County; change county commission election districts; provide nonbinding advisory referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding, advisory referendum by the electors of Clarke County for the purpose of ascertaining whether the General Assembly should enact local legislation to change county commission election districts from the current eight member districts and two semi-at-large districts to a new election district plan with nine equally sized districts that match the districts of the Clarke County Board of Education; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to provide for a referendum and effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB804/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35338","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380331,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"State Personnel Administration; abolition; make conforming amendments and correct references","description":"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 make conforming amendments and correct references relative to the abolition of the State Personnel Administration and the transfer of certain functions of such agency to the Department of Administrative Services as provided by a separate Act; to provide an effective date; to provide for contingent automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB805/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35349","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380341,"bill_number":"HB806","title":"Transportation, Department of; mandatory appropriation of fuel tax funds carried from one fiscal year to next; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Transportation, so as to provide for the mandatory appropriation of motor fuel tax funds that carry forward from one fiscal year to the next; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB806/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35350","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380355,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"Dropout Deterrent Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school attendance in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the \"Dropout Deterrent Act\"; to provide for a short title; to revise the age of mandatory education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB807/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35351","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380368,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"Taxation; exclusion to certain income of certain disabled veterans; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of Georgia taxable net income, so as to provide for an exclusion applicable to certain income of certain disabled veterans; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB808/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35352","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380379,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"High School Athletics Overview Committee; create","description":"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 the creation of the High School Athletics Overview Committee; to provide for its composition, powers, and duties; to provide for reports; to provide for performance criteria; to provide for expenditure of funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB809/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35353","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380392,"bill_number":"HB810","title":"Business licenses; verification of lawful residence by applicants; modify requirements","description":"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 local governments, so as to modify the requirements relating to verification of lawful residency by applicants of business licenses and private employers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB810/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35354","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380408,"bill_number":"HB811","title":"Budgetary and financial affairs; automatic fee adjustment in certain cases; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management of budgetary and financial affairs, so as to provide for automatic fee adjustments in cases where funds are not appropriated in certain amounts for specified purposes when certain fees are imposed for such purposes; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Appointed","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB811/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35355","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380419,"bill_number":"HB812","title":"Douglas County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Douglas County Board of Education, approved April 13, 1982, (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5149), so as to provide for the continuation in office of current members of the board of education; to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB812/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35358","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380431,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"Douglas County; Board of Commissioners; reapportion districts","description":"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 April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4494), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB813/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35359","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380446,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"Local option sales tax proceeds; annual reporting of expenditures; expand matters","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county sales and use tax, so as to expand the matters which are included in annual reporting of the expenditure of certain special purpose local option sales tax proceeds; to provide for enforcement actions by the Attorney General; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB814/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35377","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380457,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"\"Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act\"; eliminate the 9-1-1 Advisory Committee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977,\" so as to eliminate the 9-1-1 Advisory Committee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB344/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35334","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380472,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Georgia Emergency Management Agency; eliminate the licensing of nongovernmental rescue organizations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 34, 38, 45, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, to the military, emergency management, and veterans affairs, to public officers and employees, and to state government, respectively, so as to eliminate the licensing of nongovernmental rescue organizations, groups, teams, search and rescue dog teams, and individuals by the director of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency; to revise certain definitions; to define the term 'emergency management professional'; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB345/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35336","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380484,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"State Board of Pharmacy; prescription drugs by mail/other common carriers; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grounds for suspension, revocation, or refusal to grant licenses by the State Board of Pharmacy, so as to change certain provisions relating to selling, distributing, and delivering prescription drugs by mail or other common carriers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB346/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35339","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380497,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Rules of the Road; moratorium on the future designation of high occupancy toll lanes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-54 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specially designated travel lanes, so as to place a moratorium on the future designation of high occupancy toll lanes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB347/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35342","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380512,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Civil Practice; personal service of a summons on a corporation; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to process, so as to change provisions relating to personal service of a summons on a corporation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB348/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35344","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380527,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Taxes; provide for income tax credit for certain veterans; conditions; limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions regarding income tax, so as to provide for an income tax credit for certain veterans; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB349/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35345","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380539,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Crimes and Offenses; disposition of firearms used in burglaries or armed robberies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forfeiture of property used in burglary or armed robbery, so as to provide for the disposition of firearms used in burglaries or armed robberies; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of seized property, so as to provide for the disposition of firearms seized in criminal investigations and surplus firearms of law enforcement agencies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB350/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35376","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380552,"bill_number":"HR1164","title":"Clarence Williams, Sr., Overpass; Liberty County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Clarence Williams, Sr., on his outstanding public service and dedicating an overpass in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1164/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35356","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380565,"bill_number":"HR1165","title":"Georgia Film Commission; base in Savannah-Chatham; urge Governor","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Governor and Lieutenant Governor should the budget allow for it to base a Georgia Film Commission in Savannah-Chatham, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1165/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35357","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380576,"bill_number":"HR1166","title":"Southwest Airlines; commend and invite David Ridley to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Southwest Airlines on its expansion into Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the busiest in the world, and inviting Chief Marketing Officer David Ridley to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1166/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35361","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380593,"bill_number":"HR1167","title":"Lembeck, Dr. Emily; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Emily Lembeck and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1167/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35362","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380604,"bill_number":"HR1168","title":"Frank N. Osborne Middle School; commend and invite principal to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Frank N. Osborne Middle School and inviting Principal John Campbell to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1168/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35363","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380621,"bill_number":"HR1169","title":"Deremer, Matthew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Deremer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1169/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35364","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380633,"bill_number":"HR1170","title":"Madison Hardware and Supply; commemorate","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating Madison Hardware and Supply; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1170/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35365","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380649,"bill_number":"HR1171","title":"Concerned Black Citizens Coalition; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Concerned Black Citizens Coalition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1171/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35366","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380660,"bill_number":"HR1172","title":"Georgia Asian Pacific American Day; Feb. 9, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2012, as Georgia Asian Pacific American Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1172/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35367","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380673,"bill_number":"HR1173","title":"Georgia School Choice Week at the capitol; January 22-28, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 22-28, 2012, as Georgia School Choice Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1173/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35368","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380686,"bill_number":"HR1174","title":"Morgan, Frances L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frances L. Morgan; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1174/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35369","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380698,"bill_number":"HR1175","title":"LaFavor, Deacon Franks; 100th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Deacon Frank LaFavor and celebrating the occasion of his100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1175/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35370","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380713,"bill_number":"HR1176","title":"House Department of Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities Oversight Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION to create the House Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Oversight Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1176/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35360","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380728,"bill_number":"SR732","title":"Boomershine, Walter and Winkie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Walter and Winkie Boomershine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR732/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35332","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380741,"bill_number":"SR733","title":"Merck, Marion; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marion Merck; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR733/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35331","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380753,"bill_number":"SR734","title":"Wiley, Johnnie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Johnnie Wiley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR734/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35330","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380768,"bill_number":"SR735","title":"The Lanier Land Boys; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Lanier Land Boys; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR735/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35329","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380779,"bill_number":"SR736","title":"Long, Emilie Marie-Louise; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emilie Marie-Louise Long on the occasion of gaining her U.S. citizenship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR736/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35335","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380794,"bill_number":"SR737","title":"Garrison, Jr., A.A. \"Andy\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending A.A. \"Andy\" Garrison, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR737/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35337","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380806,"bill_number":"SR738","title":"Sales/Use Tax; educational purposes; proceeds- CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the sales and use tax for educational purposes shall only be distributed on the basis of full-time equivalent student counts when proceeds are distributed between a county school district and the independent school districts located in such county; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR738/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35340","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380817,"bill_number":"SR739","title":"General Assembly; authorize to provide a fixed sum for funding the Georgia Ethics Commission- CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide a fixed sum for funding the Georgia Ethics Commission; to provide that such funds shall not lapse; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR739/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35343","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380833,"bill_number":"SR740","title":"Georgia Peach Festival; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Peach Festival and the 2011 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR740/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35341","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380846,"bill_number":"SR741","title":"Lembeck, Dr. Emily; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Emily Lembeck; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR741/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35348","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380857,"bill_number":"SR742","title":"Sergeant First Class Belinda J. Nelson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sergeant First Class Belinda J. Nelson on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR742/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35347","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380870,"bill_number":"SR743","title":"Struecker, Chaplain Major Jeff; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chaplain Major Jeff Struecker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR743/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35346","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380884,"bill_number":"SR744","title":"Howell, Scotty; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Scotty Howell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR744/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35371","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380897,"bill_number":"SR745","title":"Reeves, Aubrey; Former Roswell Fire Department Chief; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of former Roswell Fire Department Chief Aubrey Eugene Reeves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR745/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35372","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380910,"bill_number":"SR746","title":"Gunning, Chaz; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chaz Gunning; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR746/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35373","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380921,"bill_number":"SR747","title":"Farris, Michael; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Farris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR747/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35375","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380929,"bill_number":"SR748","title":"Kania, Adam; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Adam Kania; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR748/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35374","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382022,"bill_number":"SR750","title":"Tumlin, David and Gail; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David and Gail Tumlin on the occasion of their 45th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR750/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35394","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382029,"bill_number":"SR749","title":"Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; recognize September 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September, 2012, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR749/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35382","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382038,"bill_number":"HR1211","title":"Girl Scouts Day at the state capitol; Feb. 7, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and recognizing February 7, 2012, as Girl Scouts Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1211/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35432","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382046,"bill_number":"HR1210","title":"LeBrun, Melissa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Melissa LeBrun; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1210/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35431","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382054,"bill_number":"HR1209","title":"Griffin, Donald; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Donald Griffin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1209/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35430","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382064,"bill_number":"HR1208","title":"Lance, Haley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Haley Lance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1208/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35429","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":382082,"bill_number":"HR1206","title":"Swain, Charlene; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Charlene Swain; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1206/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35427","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382092,"bill_number":"HR1205","title":"Vanderver, Carrie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Carrie Vanderver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1205/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35426","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382102,"bill_number":"HR1204","title":"Thompkins, Rachel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Rachel Thompkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1204/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35425","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382111,"bill_number":"HR1203","title":"Hendricks, Scott; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Scott Hendricks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1203/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35424","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":382195,"bill_number":"HR1194","title":"Roberts, Chip; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Chip Roberts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1194/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35415","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382206,"bill_number":"HR1193","title":"Williams, Shelia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Shelia Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1193/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35414","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382214,"bill_number":"HR1192","title":"Rainey, Libby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Libby Rainey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1192/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35413","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382226,"bill_number":"HR1191","title":"Richard, Nicole; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Nicole Richard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1191/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35412","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382235,"bill_number":"HR1190","title":"Parham, Sandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Sandra Parham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1190/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35411","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382244,"bill_number":"HR1189","title":"Schrock, Raun; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Raun Schrock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1189/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35410","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382252,"bill_number":"HR1188","title":"Georgia Green Industry Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Green Industry Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1188/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35409","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382262,"bill_number":"HR1187","title":"Brown, James O.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James O. Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1187/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35408","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382272,"bill_number":"HR1186","title":"Land, Judge John Henry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge John Henry Land; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1186/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35407","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382280,"bill_number":"HR1185","title":"Bryant, Mrs. Mattie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Mattie Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1185/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35406","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382293,"bill_number":"HR1184","title":"Boy Scouts of America Day at the state capitol; March 21, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America program and recognizing March 21, 2012, as Boy Scouts of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1184/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35405","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382301,"bill_number":"HR1183","title":"Garcia, Rob; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rob Garcia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1183/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35404","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382311,"bill_number":"HR1182","title":"Ogeechee Technical College; commend and invite president to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ogeechee Technical College and inviting President Dawn Cartee to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1182/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35403","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382320,"bill_number":"HR1181","title":"Bielecki, Brianne; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brianne Bielecki and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1181/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35402","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382329,"bill_number":"HR1180","title":"Columbus Day; Feb. 7, 2012; recognize and invite mayor and others to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2012, as Columbus Day at the state capitol and inviting Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, Mr. Carmen Cavezza, Mr. Mike Gaymon, Dr. Tim Mescon, Dr. Susan Andrew, and Mr. Bob Jones to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1180/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35401","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382338,"bill_number":"HR1179","title":"Miller, CeVontae Marque; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending CeVontae Marque Miller and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1179/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35400","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382347,"bill_number":"HR1178","title":"Silveri, Shekema; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Shekema Silveri for being recognized with the Milken Educator Award and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1178/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35399","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382359,"bill_number":"HR1177","title":"Veterans Memorial Highway; Oglethorpe County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military veterans and dedicating a highway in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1177/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35378","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382367,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Civil Practice; default judgement; require plaintiff to provide notice to the defaulting party","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-55 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to default judgment, so as to require the plaintiff to provide notice of default to the defaulting party prior to obtaining a default judgment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB353/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35381","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382375,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Prosecuting Attorneys; provide; probate courts, municipal courts, and courts exercising municipal court jurisdiction; process of such employment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prosecuting attorneys, so as to provide for prosecuting attorneys in probate courts, municipal courts, and courts exercising municipal court jurisdiction; to provide for the process of such employment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB352/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35380","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382386,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"Municipal Courts; require same training for all judges of courts exercising municipal court jurisdiction","description":"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 require the same training for all judges of courts exercising municipal court jurisdiction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB351/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35379","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382395,"bill_number":"HB831","title":"Human Services, Department of; include Division of Rehabilitation Services","description":"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 transfer the Division of Rehabilitation Services, including but not limited to the disability adjudication section and the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation, from the Department of Labor to the Department of Human Services; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Industries for the Blind, so as to transfer the direction and supervision of such industries to the Department of Human Services; to specifically reserve certain laws and amend various other provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform related cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB831/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35439","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382404,"bill_number":"HB830","title":"Municipal corporations; certain requirements and standards for incorporation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide certain requirements and standards for the incorporation of new municipal corporations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB830/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35438","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382412,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"State house districts; boundaries of certain districts; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the composition and number of state house districts, approved August 24, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 3), so as to revise the boundaries of certain state house districts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB829/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35433","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382425,"bill_number":"HB828","title":"Traffic offenses; fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle; modify provisions","description":"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 modify provisions relating to fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle or police officer; to increase the penalty for fleeing or attempting to elude under certain circumstances; to provide for the forfeiture of vehicles used to flee or elude a pursuing police vehicle; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB828/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35397","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382433,"bill_number":"HB827","title":"Traffic offenses; fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle; modify provisions","description":"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 modify provisions relating to fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle or police officer; to increase the penalty for fleeing or attempting to elude under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB827/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35396","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382444,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"Taxes; imposed on cigars from January 1, 2013; collected through use of stamps; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide that any taxes imposed on cigars and little cigars on or after January 1, 2013, shall be collected and paid through the use of stamps; to provide for definitions; to establish a rate of the tax on certain tobacco products; to provide that the commissioner of revenue shall provide by regulation for stamps to be affixed to cigars and little cigars prior to April 10, 2013, for which taxes are collected and paid prior to January 1, 2013; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB826/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35395","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382452,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"Education; time frame relative to hearings before administrative law judges; eliminate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-751.7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the process for students to follow in reporting instances of alleged inappropriate behavior by teachers, so as to eliminate a time frame relative to hearings before administrative law judges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB825/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35393","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382462,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; calculating equalization grants; revise method","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financing under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to revise the method of calculating equalization grants; to add an eligibility requirement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB824/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35392","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382470,"bill_number":"HB823","title":"Henry County; appointment of county surveyor; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Henry County; to provide for the appointment of a county surveyor; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB823/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35391","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382481,"bill_number":"HB822","title":"Georgia Taxpayer Protection False Claims Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 23 and Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to equitable remedies and proceedings generally and public assistance, respectively, so as to comprehensively address the submission of false claims to the state, the Georgia Medicaid program, and local governments; to enact the \"Georgia Taxpayer Protection False Claims Act\"; to substantially revise the \"State False Medicaid Claims Act\"; to change and provide for definitions; to change the elements of false or fraudulent Medicaid claims; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB822/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35390","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382491,"bill_number":"HB821","title":"Elementary and secondary education; mandatory attendance; revise certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school attendance in elementary and secondary education, so as to revise certain provisions relating to mandatory attendance; to require new residents in a local school system to enroll a child within 15 days; to provide for reporting violations of mandatory attendance requirements; to provide that a local school system official who fails to make certain reports is guilty of a misdemeanor; to provide that a person who fails to enroll a child is guilty of a misdemeanor; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB821/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35389","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382501,"bill_number":"HB820","title":"Guaranteed asset protection waivers; retail seller's requirements to insure waiver obligations; provide exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 63 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed asset protection waivers, so as to provide for an exception to a retail installment seller's requirement to insure its guaranteed asset protection waiver obligations under a contractual liability policy or other such policy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB820/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35388","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382509,"bill_number":"HB819","title":"Vehicle service agreements; retail installment sellers exempted from reinsurance; provide requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-7-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property insurance, contract requirements, rules and regulations, and exemption, so as to provide requirements for retail installment sellers to be exempted from reinsurance requirements relating to vehicle service agreements or extended warranty agreements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB819/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35387","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382519,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"Income tax credit; certain commercial geothermal heat pumps; include","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the income tax credit for clean energy property, so as to include certain commercial geothermal heat pumps with the definition of the term 'clean energy property'; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB818/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35386","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382527,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"Transportation, Department of; power to contract; amend limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the Department of Transportation; to amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to amend the limitations on the department's power to contract; to clarify the procedures for the posting of a contract bid; to amend the requirements for the classification of roads of the state highway system; to allow the department to require the use of tire chains by commercial vehicles on certain roads during inclement winter weather; to remove the requirement of county commissioner approval for the designation of a local truck route; to provide for a 90 day notification requirement for county local truck routes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB817/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35385","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382534,"bill_number":"HB816","title":"Georgia Buy American Act; enact","description":"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 provide a short title; to define certain terms; to provide for a preference for the purchase of products made in or assembled in the United States; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB816/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35384","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382544,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority; to provide for a short title; to confer powers and impose duties on the authority; to provide for the membership and the appointment of members of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, duties, powers, and compensation; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB815/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35383","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":383705,"bill_number":"SR754","title":"North Georgia College and State University Day; recognize February 16, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring North Georgia College and State University and its President Dr. Bonita C. Jacobs and recognizing February 16, 2012, as North Georgia College and State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR754/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35441","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":383768,"bill_number":"SR753","title":"Lupus Awareness Day; declare February 15, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring Wednesday, February 15, 2012, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR753/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35437","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":383837,"bill_number":"SR752","title":"Tremayne, Pamela L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pamela L. Tremayne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR752/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35435","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":383906,"bill_number":"SR751","title":"Hines, Fredrick Howard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Fredrick Howard Hines; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR751/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35398","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":383974,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Domestic Relations; child abuse; expand mandatory reporting requirements; provide for procedure; exception","description":"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 expand mandatory reporting requirements; to provide for procedure; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB355/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35436","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384042,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Board of Commissioners of Toombs County; reconstitute the board of commissioners","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Toombs County, approved February 13, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2010), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3927), and an Act approved April 28, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3808), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB354/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35434","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384111,"bill_number":"HB832","title":"Vidalia onion trademark; royalty and license fee not exceed a certain amount; eliminate requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-14-132.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Vidalia onion trademark, royalty, and license fees, so as to eliminate the requirement that the royalty and license fee not exceed a certain amount; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB832/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35440","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384280,"bill_number":"SR756","title":"Eaves, Clifford Camp; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Clifford Camp Eaves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR756/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35467","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384289,"bill_number":"SR755","title":"Georgia State University Day; recognize February 2, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University and recognizing February 2, 2012, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR755/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35466","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384302,"bill_number":"HR1221","title":"Greater Atlanta McDonald's Operators Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Greater Atlanta McDonald's Operators Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1221/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35463","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384316,"bill_number":"HR1220","title":"Madison Hardware and Supply; commemorate","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating Madison Hardware and Supply; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1220/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35462","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384329,"bill_number":"HR1219","title":"Hamby, Bobby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bobby Hamby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1219/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35461","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384343,"bill_number":"HR1218","title":"Collins, Colonel Stanley Newcomb, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Stanley Newcomb Collins, Jr., United States Marine Corps; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1218/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35460","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384356,"bill_number":"HR1217","title":"Leadership Sandy Springs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leadership Sandy Springs on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1217/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35459","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384371,"bill_number":"HR1216","title":"Buelvas, Raul Salvador, III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Raul Salvador Buelvas III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1216/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35458","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384385,"bill_number":"HR1215","title":"Briscoe, Mattie Harper; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mattie Harper Briscoe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1215/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35457","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384403,"bill_number":"HR1214","title":"Dennis, Sister Albertha Williams; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sister Albertha Williams Dennis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1214/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35456","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384415,"bill_number":"HR1213","title":"Ray, Richard; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Richard Ray; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1213/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35455","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384429,"bill_number":"HR1212","title":"100 Black Women Empowerment Day at the state capitol; Feb. 23, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2012, as 100 Black Women Empowerment Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1212/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35454","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384445,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Board of Commissioners of Thomas County; change description of the commissioner districts; definitions and inclusions","description":"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 April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4203), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB363/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35473","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384459,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Submerged Cultural Resources; permits; authorization to contract for investigation, survey; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to submerged cultural resources, so as to change certain provisions relating to permits and authorization to contract for investigation, survey, or recovery operations and renewal and revocation of permits; to provide for investigation, survey, and sales of certain sunken logs to which the state holds title; to provide for administration of such a program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB362/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35472","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384474,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"Healthcare Facilities; expand provisions; nationally recognized health care accreditation body","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 31 and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to expand provisions relating to the accreditation of health care facilities to recognize the inclusion of additional nationally recognized health care accreditation bodies; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB361/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35471","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384487,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Fish and Fishing; include certain tilapia species as domestic fish; prohibit the use/sale of tilapia as live bait","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to game and fish, so as to include certain tilapia species as domestic fish; to amend Code Section 27-4-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to methods of taking fish generally, so as to prohibit the use or sale of tilapia as live bait; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB360/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35468","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384500,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"Board of Commissioners of Fulton County; change the description of the commissioner districts; definitions; inclusions","description":"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 April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5241), 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 the submission of this Act pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB359/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35470","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384522,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"State Government; require this state to reciprocate the preferences granted by out-of-state local governments; resident vendors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-5-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preference to supplies, equipment, materials, and agricultural products produced in Georgia, so as to require this state to reciprocate the preferences granted by out-of-state local governments for vendors within their own states when giving preference to resident vendors of this state; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB358/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35469","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384535,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Agriculture; repeal the \"Georgia Treated Timber Products Act of 1973\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 14 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to timber products generally, so as to repeal the \"Georgia Treated Timber Products Act of 1973\"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB357/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35465","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384548,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Superior Courts; provide additional judge of the Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit; initial appointment; election and term of office","description":"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 superior court judges for each judicial circuit, so as to provide for an additional judge of the Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit; to provide for the initial appointment of such judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and term of office of such judge; to provide for additional court reporters and personnel and the compensation of such reporters and personnel; to declare inherent authority; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB356/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35442","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384563,"bill_number":"HB845","title":"Early care and education programs; influenza vaccine; provide information","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to require early care and education programs to provide information on the influenza vaccine; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB845/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35474","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384576,"bill_number":"HB844","title":"Bonds; certain validation hearing appearance provisions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obligations of an authority, use of proceeds, status as revenue obligations, subsequent series of bonds or notes, bond anticipation notes, interest rates, and issuance and validation, so as to provide for certain validation hearing appearance provisions; to provide that the confirmation and validation of bonds may include ancillary or related agreements or documents; to provide for procedures relating to an individual who desires to be party to the validation proceedings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting law; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB844/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35464","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384590,"bill_number":"HB843","title":"Agriculture; farm to school program to promote sale of Georgia products to school districts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agricultural commodities promotion, so as to provide for a farm to school program to promote the sale of Georgia-grown farm products to county and independent school districts in this state; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Board of Education, so as to provide for a program to encourage and solicit county and independent school districts to purchase Georgia-grown farm products; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB843/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35453","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384605,"bill_number":"HB842","title":"Decatur, City of; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of the City of Decatur, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4351), so as to reconstitute the board of education; to change the descriptions of the education districts; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB842/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35452","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384618,"bill_number":"HB841","title":"Emanuel County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 April 23, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4124), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB841/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35451","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384635,"bill_number":"HB840","title":"Emanuel County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Emanuel County, approved July 18, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 646), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5796) 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB840/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35450","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384649,"bill_number":"HB839","title":"Paulding County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"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 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4151), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates and for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB839/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35449","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384664,"bill_number":"HB838","title":"Paulding County; Board of Commissioners; revise districts","description":"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 June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4480), so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for method of election; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates and for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB838/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35448","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384677,"bill_number":"HB837","title":"HOPE grants; lower grade point average for maintaining eligibility; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for HOPE grants, so as to lower the minimum cumulative grade point average required for maintaining eligibility for a HOPE grant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB837/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35447","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384690,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"High School Athletics Overview Committee; create","description":"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 the creation of the High School Athletics Overview Committee; to provide for its composition, powers, and duties; to provide for reports; to provide for performance criteria; to provide for expenditure of funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB836/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35446","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384703,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"Vehicles; 5 percent variance of weight limitations for towing disabled commercial vehicles; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to weight and dimensions of vehicles and loads, so as to provide for a 5 percent variance of weight limitations for vehicles towing disabled, damaged, or wrecked commercial vehicles; to provide for annual permits for commercial wreckers exceeding the maximum weight and dimensions for vehicles and loads allowed on the state highway system when conducting an emergency tow; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB835/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35445","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384717,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"Income tax credit; energy costs for certain families; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions regarding income tax, so as to provide for an income tax credit for energy costs of certain families; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB834/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35444","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":384730,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"Terrell County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB833/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35443","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385278,"bill_number":"SR767","title":"End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Day; recognize February 1, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2012, as End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR767/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35526","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385281,"bill_number":"SR766","title":"U.S. Congress; urged to adopt/submit to states a balanced budget amendment to U.S. Constitution and balance current budget","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to adopt and to submit to the states a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution and to balance our current budget; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR766/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35500","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385287,"bill_number":"SR765","title":"Property Conveyance; grant nonexclusive easement to Bryan, Butts, and Liberty counties","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the change of use of certain properties located in Bryan and Butts counties currently dedicated as a heritage preserve; authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on, over, upon, across, or through certain state owned real property located in Bryan, Butts, and Liberty counties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR765/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35489","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385294,"bill_number":"SR764","title":"Sergeant Danny Cook; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Sergeant Danny Crook; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR764/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35488","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385304,"bill_number":"SR763","title":"Georgia Food Bank Association Day; recognize February 1, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2012, as Georgia Food Bank Association Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR763/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35487","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385310,"bill_number":"SR762","title":"Jackson, Edwin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Edwin Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR762/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35486","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385317,"bill_number":"SR761","title":"Rutherfoord, Jim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the winner of the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction Jim Rutherfoord; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR761/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35480","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385325,"bill_number":"SR760","title":"Andert, Richard \"Dick\" Stephen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard \"Dick\" Stephen Andert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR760/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35479","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385333,"bill_number":"SR759","title":"Jones, Dub; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dub Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR759/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35476","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385340,"bill_number":"SR758","title":"Barrett, Kay Davidson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Kay Davidson Barrett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR758/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35478","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385349,"bill_number":"SR757","title":"Jackson Electric Membership Corporation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jackson Electric Membership Corporation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR757/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35477","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385355,"bill_number":"HR1237","title":"Federal government; cease collection of motor fuel taxes in Georgia; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to cease the collection of motor fuel taxes in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1237/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35490","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385362,"bill_number":"HR1236","title":"Denmark, Dr. Leila; 114th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 114th birthday of Dr. Leila Denmark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1236/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35515","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385370,"bill_number":"HR1235","title":"Simmons, Mary Hudmon; 100th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mary Hudmon Simmons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1235/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35514","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385378,"bill_number":"HR1234","title":"Career and Technical Education Month; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1 to February 28, 2012, as Career and Technical Education Month at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1234/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35513","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385385,"bill_number":"HR1233","title":"Bandy, Charity; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Sophomore Dacula 2011 Charity Bandy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1233/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35512","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385394,"bill_number":"HR1232","title":"Stancel, Annie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Little Miss Dacula 2011 Annie Stancel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1232/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35511","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385402,"bill_number":"HR1231","title":"Grap, Courtney; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Freshman Dacula 2011 Courtney Grap; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1231/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35510","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385413,"bill_number":"HR1230","title":"Blechinger, Linda; Auburn Mayor; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2011 Women in Municipal Government Leadership Award Winner, Auburn Mayor Linda Blechinger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1230/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35509","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385420,"bill_number":"HR1229","title":"Bryant, Jack & Helen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jack and Helen Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1229/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35508","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385430,"bill_number":"HR1228","title":"Anderson, Jenny Lynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jenny Lynn Anderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1228/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35507","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385435,"bill_number":"HR1227","title":"Georgia Food Bank Association Day at the capitol; Feb. 1, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2012, as Georgia Food Bank Association Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1227/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35506","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385446,"bill_number":"HR1226","title":"Bloodworth, Dr. Bill; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Bill Bloodworth and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1226/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35505","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385456,"bill_number":"HR1225","title":"Richt, Mark; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University of Georgia Head Coach Mark Richt and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1225/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35504","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385460,"bill_number":"HR1224","title":"Georgia State University; commend and invite representatives to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University, recognizing February 2, 2012, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol, and inviting President Mark Becker, his wife Laura Voisinet, Coach Bill Curry, Athletic Director Cheryl Levick, and Senior Advisor to the President Tom Lewis to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1224/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35503","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385471,"bill_number":"HR1223","title":"Coes, Alvie, III; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alvie Coes III and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1223/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35502","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385475,"bill_number":"HR1222","title":"Jackson, Edwin; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Edwin Jackson and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1222/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35501","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385487,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Aviation; provide for local governments' ability to accept community improvement district funds","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 6-3-20, relating to the power of local governments to acquire, construct, maintain, and control airports and landing fields, so as to provide for local governments' ability to accept community improvement district funds to use for improvements to airports and landing fields within the district; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB371/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35527","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385492,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Controlled Substances; Schedule I and V controlled substance; \"dangerous drug\"; provisions","description":"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 and V controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of \"dangerous drug\"; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Act 434","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB370/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35522","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385503,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Natural Resources; provide for an extension of the automatic repeal of Code Section 12-5-9","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, so as to provide for an extension of the automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB369/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35524","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385508,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Nurses; provide for continuing competency requirements; renewal of licenses","description":"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 continuing competency requirements as the board of nursing may require by rules or regulations as a requirement of renewal of licenses; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Appointed","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB368/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35523","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385518,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Agriculture Commissioner; authorized to require persons incurring civil penalties to obtain a surety bond","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-2-9.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administrative authority of the Commissioner of Agriculture, hearings, penalties, and judicial review, so as to authorize the Commissioner to require persons incurring civil penalties to obtain a surety bond; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB367/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35521","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385525,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"Juvenile Justice Dept.; revise restrictions; possessions of contraband at juvenile detention centers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4A of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Juvenile Justice, so as to revise restrictions regarding possession of contraband at juvenile detention centers; to amend Code Section 16-15-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions in the 'Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act,' so as to provide for a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB366/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35485","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385534,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Property; collected funds; change prov.; residential real property; provide form Acknowledgment and Waiver of Borrower's Rights","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of the practice of law, so as to define a term; to provide for a private cause of action; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to change provisions relating to collected funds; to provide for penalties; to require an attorney to attest that a borrower knowingly, intentionally, and willingly executed such form; to provide that mortgages shall be voidable if a waiver of borrower's rights and attorney attestation is not completed for a residential real property mortgage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB365/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35484","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385542,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Educational Programs; use of standards base grading in grades 4 through 12; prohibit","description":"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 prohibit the use of standards based grading in grades four through 12; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"Senate Third Read Lost","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB364/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35475","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385550,"bill_number":"HB863","title":"State purchasing; purchases without competitive bidding; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchasing, so as to change certain provisions relating to purchases without competitive bidding, central bid registry, procurement cards, rules and regulations, applicability to emergency purchases, and the Purchasing Advisory Council; to change a short title; to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to small business assistance; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB863/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35525","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385560,"bill_number":"HB862","title":"Qualified education tax credit; subject to offset; broaden types of tax liability","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of income taxes and exemptions, so as to broaden the types of tax liability subject to offset by the qualified education tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB862/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35520","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385569,"bill_number":"HB861","title":"Law enforcement officers; report drug related arrests to Department of Human Services; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers, so as to require law enforcement agencies to report drug related arrests to the Department of Human Services; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for public assistance, so as to require drug testing for applicants and recipients of state administered TANF benefits; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB861/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35519","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385579,"bill_number":"HB860","title":"Lowndes County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4340), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB860/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35518","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385585,"bill_number":"HB859","title":"State Board of Education; Governor's authority upon a recommendation; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-73 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension and removal of local school board members under certain circumstances, so as to revise provisions relating to the Governor's authority upon a recommendation by the State Board of Education; to provide that hearings conducted by the State Board of Education be open for public comment; to authorize the Governor to impose additional requirements on local school systems or schools which do not have full accreditation; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB859/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35517","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385594,"bill_number":"HB858","title":"Vehicles; add certain persons to those authorized to receive registration records; provide","description":"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 add certain persons to those authorized to receive motor vehicle registration records; to add certain persons to the list of persons authorized to receive motor vehicle certificate of title records; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB858/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35516","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385602,"bill_number":"HB857","title":"Day-care centers; install safety alarms in vehicles used to transport children; permit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-1A-10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to consultation by the Department of Early Care and Learning on early care and education programs and other matters, so as to permit day-care centers to have child safety alarms installed in vehicles they use to transport children; to require the owner or director of a day-care center to ensure proper maintenance and good working order of such child safety alarms; to provide definitions; to require day-care centers to post an inspection report near the entrance; to require the department to promulgate rules and procedures regulating the installation of child safety alarms in vehicles owned and operated by day-care centers; provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB857/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35499","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385609,"bill_number":"HB856","title":"Elementary and secondary education; students with chronic disciplinary problems; provide observation by parent in classroom","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to students in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for attendance with or observation of a student in a classroom situation by a parent or guardian for students who are chronic disciplinary problems or returning from expulsion or suspension; to provide for parent conferences when a student receives a failing grade on two consecutive report cards in a subject or course; to provide for proceedings against a parent or guardian who fails to attend such conference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB856/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35498","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385615,"bill_number":"HB855","title":"Universal Access Fund; duration and amount of certain distributions made; establish limitations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-5-167, relating to the Universal Access Fund, so as to establish a limitation on the duration and amount of certain distributions to be made under the Universal Access Fund; to provide for legislative intent; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB855/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35497","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385624,"bill_number":"HB854","title":"The Small Business Assistance Act of 1975; definitions relative to small business assistance; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, \"The Small Business Assistance Act of 1975,\" so as to provide for changes to certain provisions relating to definitions relative to small business assistance; to change a short title; to revise provisions relating to the composition of the advisory council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":"Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB854/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35496","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385631,"bill_number":"HB853","title":"Georgia Right to Grow Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to provide a short title; to preempt certain local ordinances relating to production of agricultural or farm products; to protect the right to grow food crops and raise small animals on private property so long as such crops and animals or the products thereof are used for human consumption by the occupants, gardeners, or raisers and their households and not for commercial purposes; to define a term; to provide for effect on certain local authority and causes of action; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB853/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35495","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385639,"bill_number":"HB852","title":"Georgia Lemon Law; increase fee collected by new dealers from consumers; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-791 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to consumer fees to implement provisions of Article 28, relating to the \"Georgia Lemon Law,\" and enforcement, so as to increase the fee to be collected by new motor vehicle dealers from the consumer for the sale or lease of a new motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB852/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35494","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385648,"bill_number":"HB851","title":"Taxation of intangibles; rates charged by collecting officers; change certain requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-6-73 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reports and distributions regarding the taxation of intangibles, so as to change certain requirements regarding the rates to be charged by collecting officers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB851/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35493","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385656,"bill_number":"HB850","title":"Guardian and ward; criminal background checks for persons seeking to become a guardian; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to court proceedings involving guardian and ward, so as to provide for criminal background checks for persons seeking to become a guardian or conservator; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB850/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35492","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385661,"bill_number":"HB849","title":"Distilled spirits; election superintendent shall hold referendum upon receipt of resolution; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales of distilled spirits, so as to provide that an election superintendent shall call and hold a referendum upon receipt of a resolution or ordinance from the governing authority of a municipality or county desiring to permit or prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of distilled spirits in the political subdivision; to change certain provisions relating to procedure for election for the purpose of nullifying a previous election; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB849/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35491","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385673,"bill_number":"HB848","title":"Whitfield County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act shortening the terms of office and providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Whitfield County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3638), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4301), 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 submission of this Act for approval under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB848/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35483","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385676,"bill_number":"HB847","title":"Grady County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 July 20, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess. p. 654), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB847/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35482","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385684,"bill_number":"HB846","title":"Revenue, Department of; various administrative and procedural requirements; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change various administrative and procedural requirements of the Department of Revenue; to provide procedures with respect to the publication of letter rulings; to define the term \"ruling\"; to substantially modernize the provisions governing the commissioner's levy and sale of personal property; to authorize the commissioner to electronically store, retrieve, and transmit tax executions; to provide that the executions so stored are treated as originals for all purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB846/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35481","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386684,"bill_number":"SR781","title":"Tennessee River Basin; urge the performance of a feasible study of withdrawal, storage, and distribution of waters","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the performance of a feasibility study of the withdrawal, storage, and distribution of waters from a certain portion of the basin of the Tennessee River; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR781/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35533","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386688,"bill_number":"SR780","title":"Catholic Day; recognize February 7, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2012, as Catholic Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR780/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35545","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386693,"bill_number":"SR779","title":"Forsyth, Jennifer; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jennifer Forsyth, biology teacher at Woodstock High School, for being named the 2012 High School Science Teacher of the Year for Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR779/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35544","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386702,"bill_number":"SR778","title":"Road to Safety Program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Road to Safety Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR778/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35543","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386712,"bill_number":"SR777","title":"Milton High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Milton High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR777/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35542","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386719,"bill_number":"SR776","title":"Centennial High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Centennial High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR776/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35541","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386728,"bill_number":"SR775","title":"Roswell High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Roswell High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR775/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35540","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386738,"bill_number":"SR774","title":"Northview High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Northview High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR774/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35539","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386745,"bill_number":"SR773","title":"Chattahoochee High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chattahoochee High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR773/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35538","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386756,"bill_number":"SR772","title":"Johns Creek High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Johns Creek High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR772/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35537","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386765,"bill_number":"SR771","title":"North Springs Charter High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending North Springs Charter High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR771/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35536","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386773,"bill_number":"SR770","title":"Riverwood International Charter School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Riverwood International Charter School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR770/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35535","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386782,"bill_number":"SR769","title":"Fulton Science Academy Charter High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fulton Science Academy Charter High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR769/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35534","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386793,"bill_number":"SR768","title":"Anderson, Jenny Lynn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jenny Lynn Anderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR768/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35528","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386800,"bill_number":"HR1269","title":"Smith, Genene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Genene Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1269/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35585","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386809,"bill_number":"HR1268","title":"Eure, Carol Hudson, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Carol Hudson Eure, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1268/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35584","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386819,"bill_number":"HR1267","title":"Watkins, Miller Leslie, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Miller Leslie Watkins, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1267/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35583","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386829,"bill_number":"HR1266","title":"Wiley, Jettie Lee Whitmire; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jettie Lee Whitmire Wiley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1266/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35582","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386839,"bill_number":"HR1265","title":"Harris, Herbert Glenn; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Herbert Glenn Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1265/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35581","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386846,"bill_number":"HR1264","title":"Stewart, W. Woodrow \"Woody\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of W. Woodrow \"Woody\" Stewart; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1264/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35580","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386855,"bill_number":"HR1263","title":"Wiley, Johnnie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Johnnie Wiley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1263/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35579","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386864,"bill_number":"HR1262","title":"Turk, Frank; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Frank Turk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1262/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35578","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386872,"bill_number":"HR1261","title":"Richardson, Betty Mae Castleberry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Betty Mae Castleberry Richardson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1261/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35577","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386882,"bill_number":"HR1260","title":"Jacobs, John Wesley, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Wesley Jacobs, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1260/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35576","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386891,"bill_number":"HR1259","title":"Kelley, Patrick Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Patrick Michael Kelley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1259/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35575","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386899,"bill_number":"HR1258","title":"Davis, Liz; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Liz Davis and commending her on receiving the 2011 Smyrna Citizen of the Year Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1258/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35574","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386911,"bill_number":"HR1257","title":"Jack, Reba Shelby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Junior Dacula 2011 Reba Shelby Jack; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1257/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35573","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386919,"bill_number":"HR1256","title":"Kelsey, Elizabeth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tiny Miss Dacula 2011 Elizabeth Kelsey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1256/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35572","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386928,"bill_number":"HR1255","title":"Wilson, Hayley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Dacula 2011 Hayley Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1255/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35571","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386937,"bill_number":"HR1254","title":"Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia and recognizing February 15, 2012, as Children's Advocacy Centers Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1254/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35570","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386946,"bill_number":"HR1253","title":"Richardson, Mrs. Evelyn; 78th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 78th birthday of Mrs. Evelyn Richardson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1253/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35569","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386960,"bill_number":"HR1252","title":"Ashmore, Mollie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mollie Ashmore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1252/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35568","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386969,"bill_number":"HR1251","title":"Fulwood, Mary; 75th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 75th birthday of Mary Fulwood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1251/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35567","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386978,"bill_number":"HR1250","title":"Georgia Institute of Technology; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Institute of Technology on its award of a United States Department of Transportation University Transportation Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1250/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35566","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386987,"bill_number":"HR1249","title":"Vietnam War veterans; Coweta County; efforts; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring military veterans of the Vietnam War and commending efforts to bring a display of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Traveling Wall to Coweta County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1249/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35565","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":386995,"bill_number":"HR1248","title":"Southside Church of Christ; Valdosta; 60th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Southside Church of Christ in Valdosta on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1248/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35564","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387006,"bill_number":"HR1247","title":"Legislative Livestock Showdown; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Legislative Livestock Showdown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1247/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35563","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387015,"bill_number":"HR1246","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Day; March 20, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 20, 2012, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1246/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35562","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387024,"bill_number":"HR1245","title":"Georgia Dental Association's Georgia Mission of Mercy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Dental Association's Georgia Mission of Mercy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1245/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35561","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387034,"bill_number":"HR1244","title":"Lupus Awareness Day; Feb. 15, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 15, 2012, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1244/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35560","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387042,"bill_number":"HR1243","title":"Dunlap, Edgar Brown, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edgar Brown Dunlap, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1243/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35559","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387050,"bill_number":"HR1242","title":"End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Day; Feb. 1, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1, 2012, as End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1242/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35558","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387060,"bill_number":"HR1241","title":"Future Farmers of America; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Future Farmers of America, recognizing February 21, 2012, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1241/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35557","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387067,"bill_number":"HR1240","title":"GSU's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program; invite instructors to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute and inviting their instructors to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1240/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35556","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387077,"bill_number":"HR1239","title":"Cities of Marietta, Atlanta, and Jonesboro; recognize the Gone With the Wind Trail; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the cities of Marietta, Atlanta, and Jonesboro to recognize the Gone With the Wind Trail; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1239/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35546","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387087,"bill_number":"HR1238","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1238/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35529","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387097,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"Water Resources; exempt water withdrawals; Tennessee River basin restrictions on transfers of water","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to water resources, so as to exempt water withdrawals from a certain portion of the Tennessee River basin from restrictions on transfers of water; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB374/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35531","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387106,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"Counties; provide authority; operate vehicle for hire equipped to transport passengers in wheelchair throughout the state","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-60-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of public necessity and convenience and medallions for vehicles for hire, so as to provide for authority to operate vehicles for hire equipped to transport passengers in wheelchairs throughout the state; to provide for an exemption from public necessity and convenience and medallions requirements for vehicles for hire equipped to transport passengers in wheelchairs; to provide for the authority of county and municipal corporations to create distinctive decals to identify vehicles for hire equipped to transport passengers in wheelchairs; to provide for requirements for classification as a vehicle for hire equipped to transport passengers in wheelchairs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB373/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35532","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387113,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"\"Disposition of Veterans' Cremated Remains Act\"; provide for a determination; deceased veteran; certain notifications","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to funeral directors and establishments, embalmers, and crematories, so as to provide for a determination as to whether a dead body that has been submitted to a funeral director in charge of a crematory is that of a deceased veteran; to provide a short title; to provide for certain notifications; to allow access to certain veterans' organizations under certain circumstances to information about a deceased; to allow certain veterans' organizations under certain circumstances to make arrangements for the disposition of the cremated remains of a deceased veteran; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB372/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35530","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387125,"bill_number":"HB875","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; privacy of certain records and personal information; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-1-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 provide for privacy of certain records and personal information maintained by the Department of Natural Resources pursuant to Title 27; to amend Code Section 52-7-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to numbering of vessels generally, so as to provide for privacy of certain records and personal information maintained by the department pursuant to Title 52; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Conference Committee Lost","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB875/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35588","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387134,"bill_number":"HB874","title":"Elementary and secondary education; annual reporting of bullying incidents; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discipline of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to require annual reporting of bullying incidents; to provide for input into antibullying strategies by school councils; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB874/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35587","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387140,"bill_number":"HB873","title":"Income tax credit; certain volunteer firefighters; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of income tax, so as to provide for a state income tax credit with respect to certain volunteer firefighters; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB873/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35586","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387151,"bill_number":"HB872","title":"Commerce and trade; secondary metals recyclers; provide comprehensive revision of provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to secondary metals recyclers, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding secondary metals recyclers; to amend Code Section 40-3-36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to cancellation of certificate of title for scrap, dismantled, or demolished vehicles, salvage certificate of title, administrative enforcement, and removal of license plates, so as to revise certain provisions relating to the use of a form to transfer title to a motor vehicle to be sold or disposed of as scrap metal or parts, subject to a contingency; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB872/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35555","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387161,"bill_number":"HB871","title":"Violations of traffic laws; additional penalty to be assessed for driver education purposes; extend expiration date","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-21-179 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the additional penalty for violations of traffic laws or ordinances to be assessed for driver education purposes, so as to extend the expiration date of the Code section; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB871/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35554","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387169,"bill_number":"HB870","title":"Residential and general contractors; eligibility for license without exam for professional engineers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential and general contractors, so as to provide for eligibility for a license without an exam to those individuals certified as professional engineers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB870/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35553","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387179,"bill_number":"HB869","title":"Natural Resources, Board of; rules and regulations; revise certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish, so as to extensively revise various provisions relative to salt water fisheries management; to change certain provisions relating to rules and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources used to establish game and fish criminal violations; to add certain provisions relating to requirements of the Salt Water Information Program; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to establish the date of rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources used to establish criminal violations; to correct cross-references; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB869/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35552","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387186,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"Income tax credits; business enterprises located in less developed areas designated by tiers; provide","description":"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, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of income tax credits for business enterprises located in less developed areas, designated by tiers, for business enterprises located in less developed areas consisting of contiguous census tracts, for existing manufacturing and telecommunications facilities located in certain tier counties, and for establishing new quality jobs or relocating quality jobs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB868/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35551","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387195,"bill_number":"HB867","title":"Alcoholic beverages; breaking and consumption of packages of wine on premises for conducting wine tastings; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to authorize the breaking and consumption of packages of wine on the premises for the purpose of conducting wine tastings pursuant to a local ordinance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB867/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35550","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387205,"bill_number":"HB866","title":"Special license plates; veterans and service members awarded certain distinguished service metals of honor; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for special license plates for veterans and service members awarded certain distinguished service medals of honor; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB866/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35549","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387213,"bill_number":"HB865","title":"Georgia Motor Common and Contract Carrier Act of 2012; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the \"Georgia Motor Common and Contract Carrier Act of 2012\"; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the identification and regulation of motor vehicles, so as to transfer the functions of regulating motor carriers and limousine carriers from the Georgia Public Service Commission to the Georgia Department of Public Safety; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drivers' licenses, so as to authorize chauffeur endorsements on driver's licenses; to modify, amend, and repeal provisions of the O.C.G.A., so as to conform certain cross-references, remove duplication of provisions, and remove such functions from current provisions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB865/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35548","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387221,"bill_number":"HB864","title":"Sales and use tax; retailers under certain circumstances advertise to pay purchaser's tax on transaction; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, collection, and assessment of sales and use taxes, so as to provide that retailers may under certain circumstances advertise that the retailer will pay the purchaser's sales and use tax on a transaction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB864/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35547","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388060,"bill_number":"SR783","title":"Simmons, Mary Hudmon; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mary Hudmon Simmons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR783/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35615","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388076,"bill_number":"SR782","title":"2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education Delegates; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR782/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35598","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388097,"bill_number":"HR1276","title":"Eagle Scout and Gold Award Scout Day; Feb. 16, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2012, as Eagle Scout and Gold Award Scout Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1276/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35614","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388117,"bill_number":"HR1275","title":"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day; Feb. 8, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2012, as Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1275/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35613","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388139,"bill_number":"HR1274","title":"Emergency Medical Services Day; Feb. 8, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing February 8, 2012, as Emergency Medical Services Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1274/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35611","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388161,"bill_number":"HR1273","title":"Ga. Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) Recognition Day; Feb. 8, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emergency Management Agency of Georgia and recognizing February 8, 2012, as Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1273/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35610","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388181,"bill_number":"HR1272","title":"Bald Rock Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Bald Rock Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1272/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35609","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388202,"bill_number":"HR1271","title":"Firefighters Appreciation Day; Feb. 7, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 7, 2012, as the 40th annual Firefighters Appreciation Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1271/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35608","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388224,"bill_number":"HR1270","title":"Georgia Tech; G. Wayne Clough Georgia Tech Promise Scholarship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Institute of Technology for the G. Wayne Clough Georgia Tech Promise Scholarship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1270/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35607","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388246,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Pawnbrokers; provide limitations regarding certain fees or taxes; transactions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pawnbrokers, so as to provide for limitations regarding certain fees or taxes for pawnbroker transactions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB379/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35612","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388269,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Controlled Substances; changes to definition of written prescriptions for dangerous drugs; revise a definition","description":"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 revise a definition; to provide for certain changes to the definition of written prescriptions for dangerous drugs; to add to provisions concerning unlawful offering or selling of certain drugs; to provide for increase of penalties for violation of certain laws; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB378/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35601","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388289,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"Elections; provide circulators of petitions shall be required to verify the identity of persons signing the petition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to provide that certain circulators of petitions shall be required to verify the identity of persons signing the petition; to provide for acceptable identification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB377/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35600","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388311,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Nurses; add mandatory reporting provisions","description":"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 add mandatory reporting provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB376/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35599","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388331,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Health; disclosures regarding the materials used in making dental prosthetics and other dental appliances; definitions; sanctions","description":"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 definitions; to provide for certain disclosures regarding the materials used in making dental prosthetics and other dental appliances; to provide for sanctions for failure to make such disclosures and comply with the provisions of this Act; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB375/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35589","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388358,"bill_number":"HB889","title":"Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; rule making powers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-5-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, so as to provide for rule making powers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB889/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35616","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388378,"bill_number":"HB888","title":"Secondary metals recyclers; comprehensive regulation of theft of regulated metal property; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, Title 16, Title 40, and Chapter 25 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to secondary metals recyclers, crimes and offenses, motor vehicles and traffic, and the Georgia Technology Authority, respectively, so as to provide for comprehensive regulation of theft of regulated metal property; to change punishment provisions for violations of Article 14 of Chapter 1 of Title 10; to provide for the publication of second or subsequent convictions and procedure therefor; 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB888/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35606","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388400,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; solicit and accept gifts, donations, and contributions; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to solicit and accept gifts, donations, and contributions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB887/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35605","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388420,"bill_number":"HB886","title":"Banking and finance; credit exposure as a counterparty in derivative transactions; limit certain obligations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 7-1-285 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limits on obligations of one person or corporation, so as to limit certain obligations related to credit exposure as a counterparty in derivative transactions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB886/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35604","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388440,"bill_number":"HB885","title":"Dodge County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3981), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB885/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35603","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388463,"bill_number":"HB884","title":"Motor vehicles; temporary plates or drive-out tags for trailers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for temporary plates or \"drive-out tags\" for trailers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB884/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35602","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388485,"bill_number":"HB883","title":"Lanier County; board of commissioners; revise districts","description":"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 April 3, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3736), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB883/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35597","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388503,"bill_number":"HB882","title":"Lanier County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"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 April 3, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3730), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB882/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35596","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388528,"bill_number":"HB881","title":"Contracts and purchases by public schools; contractual and purchasing preferences for Georgia service providers; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts and purchases by public schools; Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government; and 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 government purchasing, so as to modify provisions relating to contractual and purchasing preferences for Georgia service providers and certain supplies, materials, equipment, and agricultural products grown, manufactured, or produced in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB881/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35595","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388548,"bill_number":"HB880","title":"Professions and businesses; real estate professionals; change certain provisions","description":"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 real estate professionals; to provide for definitions relative to real estate appraisers and to real estate brokers and salespersons; to change certain provisions relating to revocation of licenses; to change certain provisions relating to discipline, sanctions, and citations; to provide for a letter of findings to be issued by the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board and the Georgia Real Estate Commission; to change certain provisions relating to qualifications for a broker or associate broker's license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB880/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35594","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388571,"bill_number":"HB879","title":"Elementary and secondary education; care of students with diabetes in school; provide","description":"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 provide for the care of students with diabetes in school; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for the training of designated school personnel; to provide for the submission of a diabetes medical management plan by parents or guardians for a student; to delineate the functions that may be performed by school nurses or trained diabetes personnel; to authorize a student to perform independent monitoring and treatment; to provide for immunity from civil liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB879/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35593","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388592,"bill_number":"HB878","title":"Pharmacists and pharmacies; use remote order entry for hospital pharmacies under certain conditions; authorize","description":"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 the use of remote order entry for hospital pharmacies under certain conditions; to provide for a definition; to provide for submission of policies and procedures to the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB878/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35592","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388612,"bill_number":"HB877","title":"Fulton County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB877/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35591","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388632,"bill_number":"HB876","title":"Wilkinson County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4482), so as to change the description of the districts from which members of such board are elected; to define certain terms; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB876/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35590","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388920,"bill_number":"SR795","title":"Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day; recognize February 6, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 6, 2012, as Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR795/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35693","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388922,"bill_number":"SR794","title":"Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, CSX Corporation, Pineland, Gateway, and Satilla Community Service Boards; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, the CSX Corporation, and the Pineland, Gateway, and Satilla Community Service Boards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR794/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35646","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388924,"bill_number":"SR793","title":"Coes, III, Alvie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alvie Coes III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR793/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35645","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388927,"bill_number":"SR792","title":"Yates, T.J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending T.J. Yates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR792/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35639","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388929,"bill_number":"SR791","title":"Emergency Medical Services Day; recognize February 8, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing February 8, 2012, as Emergency Medical Services Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR791/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35629","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388932,"bill_number":"SR790","title":"Hullander, Vanita; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vanita Hullander; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR790/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35628","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388934,"bill_number":"SR789","title":"Smith, Georgia Ann; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Ann Smith on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR789/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35627","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388938,"bill_number":"SR788","title":"Walden, Gloria; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gloria Walden on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR788/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35626","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388940,"bill_number":"SR787","title":"Howell, Vikki; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vikki Howell on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR787/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35624","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388943,"bill_number":"SR786","title":"2011 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2011 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year from Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR786/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35623","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388945,"bill_number":"SR785","title":"Stockel, Ms. Nickie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Nickie Stockel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR785/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35622","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388948,"bill_number":"SR784","title":"Tilley, Honorable Judge Velma; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Judge Velma Tilley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR784/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35621","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388950,"bill_number":"HR1322","title":"Cadle, Jean Marie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Jean Marie Cadle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1322/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35692","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388954,"bill_number":"HR1321","title":"Carter, Amy B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Amy B. Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1321/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35691","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388956,"bill_number":"HR1320","title":"Clark, Lois; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Lois Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1320/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35690","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388959,"bill_number":"HR1319","title":"Meadows, Jennifer Anne M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Jennifer Anne M. Meadows; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1319/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35689","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388961,"bill_number":"HR1318","title":"Wilkes, Tammy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Tammy Wilkes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1318/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35688","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388964,"bill_number":"HR1317","title":"Morris, Angel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Angel Morris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1317/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35687","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":388970,"bill_number":"HR1315","title":"Griffin, Kenneth W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Kenneth W. Griffin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1315/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35685","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388972,"bill_number":"HR1314","title":"Davis, Rev. Eugene; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Rev. Eugene Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1314/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35684","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":388977,"bill_number":"HR1312","title":"Daniels, Maria W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Maria W. Daniels; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1312/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35682","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388979,"bill_number":"HR1311","title":"Gunn, Beau J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Beau J. Gunn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1311/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35681","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":388985,"bill_number":"HR1309","title":"Jones, Dennis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Dennis Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1309/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35679","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388989,"bill_number":"HR1308","title":"Lewis, Bryant F.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Bryant F. Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1308/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35678","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388991,"bill_number":"HR1307","title":"Shah, Neil; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Neil Shah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1307/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35677","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388994,"bill_number":"HR1306","title":"Thrift, John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant John Thrift; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1306/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35676","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388996,"bill_number":"HR1305","title":"Vernon, Dustin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Dustin Vernon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1305/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35675","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388999,"bill_number":"HR1304","title":"Fitzner, Tripp; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Tripp Fitzner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1304/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35674","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389002,"bill_number":"HR1303","title":"Waters, Gregory; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Gregory Waters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1303/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35673","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":389007,"bill_number":"HR1301","title":"Maxwell, Lauren; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lauren Maxwell, Monroe County High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1301/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35671","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389010,"bill_number":"HR1300","title":"Magda, Martin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Martin Magda, Monroe County High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1300/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35670","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389012,"bill_number":"HR1299","title":"Ellison, Wanda S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Candler participant Wanda S. Ellison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1299/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35669","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389015,"bill_number":"HR1298","title":"Park, Edo Miller; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Edo Miller Park; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1298/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35668","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389018,"bill_number":"HR1297","title":"National Wear Red Day; Feb. 3, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 3, 2012, as \"National Wear Red Day\" at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1297/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35667","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389021,"bill_number":"HR1296","title":"Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; cooking team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending Eli Tinsley, Jamie Fernandez, Wallace Mathis, Bub Denham, and the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1296/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35666","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389023,"bill_number":"HR1295","title":"Senior Week; February 20 to February 26, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of senior Georgians and recognizing February 20 to February 26, 2012, as Senior Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1295/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35665","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389025,"bill_number":"HR1294","title":"Iverson, Brother John W., Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brother John W. Iverson, Sr., on the occasion of his 32nd anniversary with Southside Church of Christ; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1294/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35664","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389028,"bill_number":"HR1293","title":"Brown, Cora; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cora Brown on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for Gilbert Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1293/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35663","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389030,"bill_number":"HR1292","title":"Pettigrew, A.J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending A.J. Pettigrew on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for Gilbert Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1292/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35662","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389034,"bill_number":"HR1291","title":"Larmon, Fallon Lee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fallon Lee Larmon on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for LaFayette High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1291/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35661","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389036,"bill_number":"HR1290","title":"Dennison, Chelsea Leigh; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chelsea Leigh Dennison on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for LaFayette High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1290/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35660","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389039,"bill_number":"HR1289","title":"Cameron, Brittany; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brittany Cameron on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for Ridgeland High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1289/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35659","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389041,"bill_number":"HR1288","title":"Derryberry, Lauren; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lauren Derryberry on her selection by the Georgia Art Education Association for Ridgeland High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1288/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35658","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389044,"bill_number":"HR1287","title":"American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1287/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35657","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389046,"bill_number":"HR1286","title":"Powell, Mrs. Addie Scott; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Addie Scott Powell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1286/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35656","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389050,"bill_number":"HR1285","title":"Zimmerman, Lieutenant Colonel Janet A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Colonel Janet A. Zimmerman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1285/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35655","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389052,"bill_number":"HR1284","title":"Gray, Jeanie V.; 100th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Jeanie V. Gray; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1284/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35654","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389055,"bill_number":"HR1283","title":"Thomas, Deacon Sally; 100th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Deacon Sally Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1283/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35653","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389057,"bill_number":"HR1282","title":"Boynton Bandits; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Boynton Bandits for winning the 2011 Dizzy Dean World Series Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1282/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35652","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389061,"bill_number":"HR1281","title":"Columbus Day; Feb. 7, 2012; mayor and others; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2012, as Columbus Day at the state capitol and inviting Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, Mr. Mike Gaymon, Mr. Jay Alexander, Mr. Isaiah Hugley, Ms. Cathy Williams, and Dr. Susan Andrews to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1281/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35651","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389063,"bill_number":"HR1280","title":"Community Health Centers Day; Feb. 9, 2012; commend & invite leadership to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2012, as \"Community Health Centers Day\" and inviting the leadership of the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1280/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35650","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389067,"bill_number":"HR1279","title":"Hungary Day; Feb. 18, 2012; recognize and invite ambassador to House","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation with the Republic of Hungary, recognizing February 18, 2012, as Hungary Day at the state capitol, and inviting Ambassador György Szapáry to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1279/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35649","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":389079,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Insurance Commissioner; provide for confidentiality of certain records; exceptions; premium taxes and rate; manner of collection","description":"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 the confidentiality of certain records of the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for exceptions; to provide for certain premium taxes and the rate and manner of collection; to revise certain provisions regarding reinsurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB385/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35637","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389082,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Conservation/Natural Resources; commercial lawn/landscape companies shall not deposit grass trimmings; within 50 meters of storm drain","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-40.2, relating to yard trimmings disposal regulations, so as to provide that commercial lawn and landscape companies shall not deposit grass trimmings, leaves, or other debris in any public street within 50 meters of a storm drain; to provide for a penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB384/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35636","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389085,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"'Georgia International Commercial Arbitration Code'; repeal Part 2, relating to international arbitration","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for arbitration, so as to repeal Part 2, relating to international transactions; to provide for a short title; to provide for a statement of purpose; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedure; to provide for court intervention; to provide for an arbitration agreement; to provide for selection and disqualification of arbitrators; to provide for challenges to arbitrator selection and substitution of arbitrators; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB383/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35633","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389087,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Public Service Commission; change description of the election districts; manner of election and term of office","description":"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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB382/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35632","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389090,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"Local Government; electronic transmission of budgets; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government general provisions, so as to change certain definitions relating to the electronic transmission of budgets; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Science and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB381/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35631","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389092,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Pharmacist and Pharmacies; change definition of security paper; State Board of Pharmacy; revisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacist and pharmacies, so as to provide for a change to the definition of security paper; to provide for certain revisions to the powers, duties, and authority of the state board of pharmacy; to authorize the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency to accept certain funds; to provide for a definition of valid prescription orders; to remove certain requirements for vendors and seals of approval; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Disagrees House Amend/Sub","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB380/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35625","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389095,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Debtor and creditor; debt adjustment; revise certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to debtor and creditor, so as to revise certain provisions relating to debt adjustment; to revise and provide for definitions; to exclude certain transactions from limitations on debt adjusting; to revise provisions relating to requirements for persons engaged in debt adjusting; to provide that debt adjusting shall not be considered the practice of law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB901/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35694","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389098,"bill_number":"HB900","title":"Motor vehicles; cancellation of a certificate of title for scrap metal, dismantled or demolished trailers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificates of title for motor vehicles, so as to provide for the cancellation of a certificate of title for scrap metal, dismantled, or demolished trailers in a manner similar to motor vehicles, to help prevent trailer theft by persons seeking to sell stolen trailers for scrap metal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB900/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35644","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389101,"bill_number":"HB899","title":"Primaries and elections; dates of nonpartisan elections; provide","description":"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 dates of nonpartisan elections; to provide a minimum number of members for local boards of election; to provide for the form of petitions to qualify as a pauper; to provide for certification of write-in candidates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Third Read Lost","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB899/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35643","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389103,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Georgia Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, so as to enact the \"Georgia Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank Act\"; to provide for definitions; to provide for organization and control of merchant acquirer limited purpose banks; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to prohibit certain fees; to provide for requirements for articles of incorporation by merchant acquirer limited purpose banks; to provide for minimum requirements to operate as a merchant acquirer limited purpose bank; to provide for permissible activities of a merchant acquirer limited purpose bank; to provide for enforcement of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB898/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35642","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389106,"bill_number":"HB897","title":"Georgia Workforce Investment Board; revise provisions","description":"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 extensively revise the Georgia Workforce Investment Board provisions; to authorize the board to promulgate rules and regulations; to add provisions relating to soft skills programs; to repeal provisions providing for the utilization of the Governor's discretionary funds; to repeal the Georgia Work Ready program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB897/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35638","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389108,"bill_number":"HB896","title":"Sales tax; distribution for educational purposes; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales tax for educational purposes, so as to change certain provisions regarding distribution of the sales tax for educational purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to provide for automatic repeal under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Disagrees House Amend/Sub","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB896/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35635","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389111,"bill_number":"HB895","title":"Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; gathering information relating to sexual offenders; provide more effective methods","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 and Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, respectively, so as to provide for more effective methods of gathering information relating to sexual offenders; to extend the powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for the transfer of personnel to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for procedure; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB895/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35634","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389114,"bill_number":"HB894","title":"School systems; election to dissolve an independent school system if it becomes financially insolvent; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to consolidation of independent and county school systems, so as to provide for an election to dissolve an independent school system in the event that it becomes financially insolvent; to require a majority vote of the qualified voters in both the independent school district and the county school district; to provide that an election to dissolve by petition may not be held more often than every 36 months; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB894/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35630","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389117,"bill_number":"HB893","title":"Solid waste management; authorization to enforce collection of taxes, fees, or assessments; repeal provisions","description":"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 repeal provisions relating to authorization to enforce collection of taxes, fees, or assessments; to repeal a reserved Code section; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB893/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35620","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389119,"bill_number":"HB892","title":"Carroll County; board of education; change description of districts","description":"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 April 28, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3758), so as to change the description of the educational districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the election and terms of office of members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB892/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35619","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389122,"bill_number":"HB891","title":"Employment Security Law; define certain terms; provisions","description":"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 under the \"Employment Security Law,\" so as to define certain terms; to provide that a person which employs an employee for whom such contributions are being made under certain conditions shall be exempt from paying contributions in a certain amount; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":"Industrial Relations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB891/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35618","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":389124,"bill_number":"HB890","title":"Income tax credit; certain trucks and taxis fueled by natural gas; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions regarding income tax, so as to provide for an income tax credit with respect to certain trucks and taxis that are fueled by natural gas; to provide for an income tax credit with respect to construction of refueling stations for natural gas vehicles; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to the foregoing; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB890/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35617","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390125,"bill_number":"SR810","title":"\"Community Health Centers Day\"; recognize February 9, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2012, as \"Community Health Centers Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR810/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35752","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390135,"bill_number":"SR809","title":"Transverse Myelitis Awareness Day; recognize February 15, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2012, as Transverse Myelitis Awareness Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR809/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35749","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390145,"bill_number":"SR808","title":"Health Awareness Day; recognize February 15, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Transverse Myelitis Association and recognizing February 15, 2012, as Health Awareness Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR808/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35748","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390157,"bill_number":"SR807","title":"11th Annual Clergy Day; recognize March 7, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of members of the clergy in Georgia and recognizing March 7, 2012, as the 11th annual Clergy Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR807/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35746","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390169,"bill_number":"SR806","title":"Willingham, Sr., Arnold Delano; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Arnold Delano Willingham, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR806/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35751","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390183,"bill_number":"SR805","title":"Francis, Cory; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cory Francis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR805/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35744","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390193,"bill_number":"SR804","title":"Ambassador Cheick Sidi Diarra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Cheick Sidi Diarra; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR804/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35743","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390206,"bill_number":"SR803","title":"National Apartment Careers Month; recognize the month of February","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Apartment Association Education Institute and recognizing the month of February as National Apartment Careers Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR803/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35723","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390218,"bill_number":"SR802","title":"Gainesville-Hall County Day; recognize February 9, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 9, 2012, as Gainesville-Hall County Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR802/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35721","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390232,"bill_number":"SR801","title":"Georgia Fire Service; opposing the utilization of incarcerated inmates to staff municipal and county fire stations","description":"A RESOLUTION opposing the utilization of incarcerated inmates to staff municipal and county fire stations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR801/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35730","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390243,"bill_number":"SR800","title":"Sherwood Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the staff and members of Sherwood Baptist Church on their overwhelming success on the film Courageous; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR800/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35720","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390257,"bill_number":"SR799","title":"Walton, Karon Green; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the winner of the 2011 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction, Karon Green Walton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR799/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35703","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390268,"bill_number":"SR798","title":"Equine Youth Day; recognize February 7, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2012, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR798/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35702","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390281,"bill_number":"SR797","title":"Wesleyan College; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wesleyan College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR797/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35701","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390293,"bill_number":"SR796","title":"Reed, Dr. Sandra B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Sandra B. Reed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR796/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35700","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390309,"bill_number":"HR1335","title":"General Assembly; establish state-wide education policy; clarify authority - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to clarify the authority of the state to establish state-wide education policy; to authorize the creation of state charter schools; to authorize the State Board of Education to overturn a decision by a local board of education regarding the approval or denial of a local charter school; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1335/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35729","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390319,"bill_number":"HR1334","title":"Georgia Rural Health Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing February 16, 2012, as Rural Health Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1334/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35741","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390332,"bill_number":"HR1333","title":"Herring, Reverend James Richard, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend James Richard Herring, Sr., on the occasion of his 21st pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1333/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35740","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390344,"bill_number":"HR1332","title":"Perry, Shari Dyon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shari Dyon Perry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1332/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35739","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390358,"bill_number":"HR1331","title":"Adams, Ms. Jettie M.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Jettie M. Adams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1331/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35738","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390368,"bill_number":"HR1330","title":"Leadership Paulding 22; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Paulding 22; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1330/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35737","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390383,"bill_number":"HR1329","title":"Thomas, Gail Denise; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gail Denise Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1329/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35736","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390394,"bill_number":"HR1328","title":"Briscoe, Mattie Harper; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mattie Harper Briscoe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1328/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35733","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390409,"bill_number":"HR1327","title":"Franklin, Dr. Robert Michael; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Robert Michael Franklin and inviting him to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1327/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35732","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390421,"bill_number":"HR1326","title":"Ashley Lane Family; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Ashley Lane Family and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1326/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35731","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390433,"bill_number":"HR1325","title":"Congress; amend Communication Act of 1934; permit use of cellular jammers; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to amend the Communications Act of 1934 and FCC rules so as to permit the use of \"cellular jammers\" to prevent illegal cell phone use in prison facilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1325/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35719","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390445,"bill_number":"HR1324","title":"Bray, Ashton Richard \"Beebo\"; honor life and invite family to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ashton Richard \"Beebo\" Bray and inviting Quentin and Jana Bray to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1324/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35699","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390459,"bill_number":"HR1323","title":"Sherwood Baptist Church; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the staff and members of Sherwood Baptist Church on their overwhelming success on the film Courageous and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1323/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35695","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390470,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Education; provide for an election to dissolve an independent school system in the event that it becomes financially insolvent","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to consolidation of independent and county school systems, so as to provide for an election to dissolve an independent school system in the event that it becomes financially insolvent; to require a majority vote of the qualified voters in both the independent school district and the county school district; to provide that an election to dissolve by petition may not be held more often than every 36 months; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB399/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35754","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390482,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"'Georgia Africa Partnership Project Act'; create the Africa Partnership Division; provide personnel, operation, and powers and duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to create the Africa Partnership Division of the department; to provide a short title; to provide for personnel, operation, and powers and duties of the division; to authorize the operation of projects; to provide for the general purpose of the division in promoting partnership between Africa and the State of Georgia and to authorize specific activities to promote economic development, cultural exchange, and other beneficial activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB398/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35747","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390492,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Board of Education of Hall County; change the description of the education districts","description":"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), 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 the submission of this Act under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB397/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35750","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390510,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Herty Advanced Materials Development Center; change prov.; rename and transfer governance to Board of Regents","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forest resources, so as to change certain provisions relating to the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center; to rename the center and transfer governance of the center to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; to provide for an advisory board; to redesignate said provisions into Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the University System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB396/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35745","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390521,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Sales and Use Tax; allow certain taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to allow certain such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB395/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35734","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390533,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Board of Commissioners of Marion County; change the description of the commissioner districts","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4117), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB394/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35724","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390546,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Board of Education of Ware County; change the description of the education districts","description":"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, 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB393/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35742","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390559,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Board of Education of Marion County; change the description of education districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Marion County, approved April 18, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3794), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3746), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB392/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35735","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390570,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Ethics; rename to State Accountability Commission; campaign contributions; change prov.; revise \"Ethics in Government Act\"","description":"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 substantially revise the \"Ethics in Government Act\"; to rename the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as the State Accountability Commission; to change certain provisions relating to campaign contributions; to change provisions relating to public officials' conduct and lobbyist disclosure; to change provisions relating to postemployment restrictions on public officers; to amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to conform certain cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB391/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35722","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390583,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Agriculture; provide immunity from civil liability for the agency designated to provide for seed certification","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the certification of seeds and plants, so as to provide immunity from civil liability for the agency designated to provide for seed certification; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB390/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35698","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390597,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Board of Education of Decatur County; change the description of the education districts","description":"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 May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5782), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB389/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35696","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390609,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Board of Commissioners of Decatur County; change the description of commissioner districts","description":"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 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4639), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB388/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35697","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390620,"bill_number":"HB921","title":"Murray County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relative to the Murray County Board of Education, approved March 8, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 3668), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB921/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35753","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390634,"bill_number":"HB920","title":"Budget reports; tax expenditure review; require certain items","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-12-75 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the contents and form of the budget report, so as to require certain items to be included in the tax expenditure review; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB920/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35728","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390647,"bill_number":"HB919","title":"State health planning and development; correctional long-term care facility; provide definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state health planning and development, so as to provide for a definition of \"correctional long-term care facility\"; to provide for an exemption for correctional long-term care facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB919/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35727","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390660,"bill_number":"HB918","title":"State employees; assist any agency in the execution of 50 U.S.C. Section 1541; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding military, emergency management, and veterans affairs, so as to prohibit the state, any political subdivision of the state, any employee of the state or a political subdivision of the state, and any member of the Georgia National Guard or State Defense Force while on official state duty to assist any agency of or the armed forces of the United States in the execution of 50 U.S.C. Section 1541; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB918/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35726","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390672,"bill_number":"HB917","title":"Special license plates; prostate cancer awareness and research; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting certain beneficial projects and supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, so as to provide for a special license plate to promote prostate cancer awareness and research; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB917/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35725","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390683,"bill_number":"HB916","title":"Bona fide conservation use property; covenants; change certain qualifications and restrictions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide conservation use property, so as to change certain qualifications and restrictions regarding covenants; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB916/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35718","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390698,"bill_number":"HB915","title":"Tire disposal restrictions; certain persons transporting scrap tires to be paid after delivery is complete; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tire disposal restrictions, so as to provide that certain persons transporting scrap tires shall only be paid after delivery is complete; to provide for procedures; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB915/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35717","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390711,"bill_number":"HB914","title":"Fiscal bills; fiscal notes for bills expected to have substantial impact on anticipated revenue; remove requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fiscal bills generally, so as to remove the requirement to request fiscal notes for bills expected to have a substantial impact upon anticipated revenues or expenditures from the Office of Planning and Budget; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB914/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35716","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390723,"bill_number":"HB913","title":"Columbia County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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. 3699), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4565), 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 for the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB913/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35715","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390735,"bill_number":"HB912","title":"Columbia County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3973), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB912/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35714","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390746,"bill_number":"HB911","title":"Putnam County; change compensation for certain officials","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for compensation for the judge of the state court of Putnam County, the solicitor of the State Court of Putnam County, and the clerk of the State Court of Putnam County, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3723), so as to change the compensation for the judge of the State Court of Putnam County, the solicitor-general of the State Court of Putnam County, the clerk of the State Court of Putnam County, and the sheriff of Putnam County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-05-07","last_action":"Veto V5","last_action_date":"2012-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB911/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35713","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390760,"bill_number":"HB910","title":"Upson County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4896), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB910/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35712","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390773,"bill_number":"HB909","title":"Jefferson, City of; public schools; change description of education districts","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB909/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35711","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390787,"bill_number":"HB908","title":"Commerce, City of; Independent School Districts; change description of districts","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3926), and by an Act approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3597), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB908/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35710","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390799,"bill_number":"HB907","title":"Jackson County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 May 18, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4030), 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 the submission of this Act pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB907/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35709","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390810,"bill_number":"HB906","title":"Pike County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5502), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB906/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35708","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390823,"bill_number":"HB905","title":"Cobb County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3808), so as to 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Agree Senate Amend or Sub","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB905/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35707","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390836,"bill_number":"HB904","title":"Monroe County Probate Court; future elections for the office of judge shall be nonpartisan; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the Probate Court of Monroe County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB904/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35706","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390847,"bill_number":"HB903","title":"Lower Chattahoochee Regional Airport Authority; remove Clay County and Quitman County from membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Lower Chattahoochee Regional Airport Authority, approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4422), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3570), so as to remove Clay County and Quitman County from membership in such authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB903/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35705","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390858,"bill_number":"HB902","title":"Calhoun County; Board of Education; number of members and the districts where elected; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Calhoun County Board of Education; to provide for the number of members of the board and the districts from which they are elected; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal the amendment to the Constitution providing for the division of Calhoun County into five school districts and for the election of a seven-member board of education, which amendment was proposed by 1955 Senate Resolution No.20, Resolution Act No. 53 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 470), and was continued in force and effect by an Act approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3940); to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB902/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35704","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391801,"bill_number":"SR820","title":"PolyPortables; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending PolyPortables; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR820/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35804","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391806,"bill_number":"SR819","title":"Senate Alternative Sustainable Transportation Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Alternative Sustainable Transportation Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR819/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35784","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391813,"bill_number":"SR818","title":"E.A. White Elementary School; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 50th birthday of E.A. White Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR818/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35775","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391818,"bill_number":"SR817","title":"Butler, Thermus; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thermus Butler for being inducted into the Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR817/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35773","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391826,"bill_number":"SR816","title":"Warner Robins Little League; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Warner Robins on making it to the Little League World Series; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR816/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35772","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391836,"bill_number":"SR815","title":"Hall, Stan L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stan L. Hall on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR815/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35771","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391842,"bill_number":"SR814","title":"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day; recognize February 8, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2012, as Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR814/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35759","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391850,"bill_number":"SR813","title":"Gilbert, Madison; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sequoyah High School senior Madison Gilbert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR813/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35758","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391859,"bill_number":"SR812","title":"Sequoyah High School Speech and Debate Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Sequoyah High School speech and debate team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR812/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35756","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391868,"bill_number":"SR811","title":"Farrar, Christian; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christian Farrar for being the first place winner of the Fire Safety Essay Contest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR811/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35757","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391878,"bill_number":"HR1350","title":"Regional transportation projects; create special transportation districts for funding - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create special transportation districts for taxation purposes for the funding of regional transportation projects; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1350/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35801","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391885,"bill_number":"HR1349","title":"Nimmer, Ava Brooke; birth; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating the birth of Ava Brooke Nimmer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1349/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35800","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391893,"bill_number":"HR1348","title":"Law, George Hammond, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George Hammond Law, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1348/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35799","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391901,"bill_number":"HR1347","title":"Nexxtep Technology Services; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Nexxtep Technology Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1347/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35798","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391910,"bill_number":"HR1346","title":"Chesne, Megan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Dacula Sweetheart 2011 Megan Chesne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1346/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35797","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391919,"bill_number":"HR1345","title":"Sasso, Sophia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Young Junior Miss Dacula 2011 Sophia Sasso; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1345/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35796","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391925,"bill_number":"HR1344","title":"Crumley, Caroline Hope; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Teen Miss Dacula 2011 Caroline Hope Crumley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1344/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35795","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391938,"bill_number":"HR1343","title":"Black, Reverend Jerry D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Jerry D. Black on the occasion of his 20th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1343/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35794","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391944,"bill_number":"HR1342","title":"Tift County 4-H Poultry Judging Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Tift County 4-H Poultry Judging Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1342/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35793","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391952,"bill_number":"HR1341","title":"Advanced Placement Day; Feb. 8, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 8, 2012, as Advanced Placement Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1341/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35792","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391959,"bill_number":"HR1340","title":"Luther Rice Seminary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Luther Rice Seminary and University on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1340/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35791","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391967,"bill_number":"HR1339","title":"Richt, Mark; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University of Georgia Head Coach Mark Richt and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1339/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35790","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391977,"bill_number":"HR1338","title":"Kim, General He-beom; South Korean Consulate; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending South Korean Consulate General He-beom Kim and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1338/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35789","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391987,"bill_number":"HR1337","title":"Vest, Austin Edward; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Austin Edward Vest for being named the National Vice President for the Technology Student Association and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1337/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35788","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391993,"bill_number":"HR1336","title":"Heritage High School girls cross country team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Heritage High School girls cross country team on winning the 2011 GHSA Class AAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1336/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35787","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392000,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"'Jace Hester Law'; emergency closure of an early care and education program upon death of a minor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to early care and learning, so as to give a short title to a Code section relating to emergency closure of an early care and education program upon the death of a minor or under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB406/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35786","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392012,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Student Achievement Office of; private college submit confidential student data to Dept. of Education shall not be liable for breach","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the office of student achievement, so as to provide that a private college that submits confidential student data and records to the Department of Education shall not be liable for the breach of the confidentiality of such data and records by the Department of Education; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB405/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35785","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392018,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Education; provide for development of category -level expenditure controls for staff development funds","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for the development of category-level expenditure controls for staff development funds; to include school level administrators in professional development funding under the Quality Basic Education Formula; to provide for state-wide strategic initiatives for professional development; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB404/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35781","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392028,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Education; school health nurse programs; revise provisions","description":"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 provisions relating to school health nurse programs; to include school nurses in state formula funding based on full-time equivalent student counts; to provide for grants for supplies for school health nurse programs; to provide for a state-level coordinator for school health nurse programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB403/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35782","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392038,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"\"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia Enhanced Investment Authority Act\"; define certain terms relating to certain types of investments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law,\" so as to provide a short title; to define certain terms relating to certain types of investments; to provide that the provisions of this Act shall be applicable only to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to provide that the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (T.R.S.) shall be exempt from the provisions of this Act; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of records is not required and disclosure exempting legal authority, so as to exempt certain public records from public inspection; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB402/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35774","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392044,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"\"The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001\"; change provisions; provide declaration of policy","description":"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 declaration of policy; to provide for definitions; to provide for the financing of distributed generation through leases, power purchase agreements, and other financing mechanisms; to change certain provisions relating to rates and fees of electric service providers; to change certain provisions relating to the purchase of energy from customer generators; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB401/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35761","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392053,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Law Enforcement; mandate certain conduct when a person is reported missing","description":"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 for law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to mandate certain conduct when a person is reported missing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB400/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35760","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392061,"bill_number":"HB939","title":"Primaries and elections; candidate disqualification is result of error then qualifying fee may be refunded; provide","description":"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, if the disqualification of a candidate is the result of an error or negligence and not the result of any action of the candidate and such error or negligence is verified in writing by the Secretary of State, the qualifying fee paid by the candidate may be refunded to the candidate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB939/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35803","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392067,"bill_number":"HB938","title":"Sales and use tax; Article 5 relating to a transportation tax; repeal and reenact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to repeal and reenact Article 5, relating to a transportation sales and use tax; to provide findings by the General Assembly; to provide definitions; to provide for an up to 1 percent local sales tax to be used to fund transportation projects in special transportation districts within this state; to provide for the creation of such districts, the governance thereof, and the development of a list of transportation projects for the district; to provide for contracting and constructing of the approved transportation projects; to provide for exemptions; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for a conditional effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB938/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35802","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392080,"bill_number":"HB937","title":"Bait shrimp dealers; shrimp transported; increase limit to 200 quarts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-4-171 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bait shrimp dealers, so as to increase the limit on bait shrimp that may be transported between dealers to 200 quarts; to increase the limit for on board shrimp; to increase the limit for land transfers of shrimp and transfers of shrimp to vehicles with aeration equipment; to provide for uniformity; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB937/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35783","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392086,"bill_number":"HB936","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; category-level expenditure controls for staff development funds; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide for the development of category-level expenditure controls for staff development funds; to include school level administrators in professional development funding under the Quality Basic Education Formula; to provide for state-wide strategic initiatives for professional development; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB936/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35780","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392095,"bill_number":"HB935","title":"Elementary and secondary education; school health nurse programs; revise provisions","description":"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 provisions relating to school health nurse programs; to include school nurses in state formula funding based on full-time equivalent student counts; to provide for grants for supplies for school health nurse programs; to provide for a state-level coordinator for school health nurse programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB935/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35779","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392104,"bill_number":"HB934","title":"State agencies; guaranteed energy savings performance contracts; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-37-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state agencies entering into guaranteed energy savings performance contracts, so as to change certain provisions relating to the process of implementing guaranteed energy savings performance contracts for governmental units; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB934/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35778","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392112,"bill_number":"HB933","title":"Preneed escrow accounts; release funds when a monument is placed into a bonded memorial storage program; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-14-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preneed escrow accounts, so as provide for the release of funds from an escrow account when a monument is placed into a bonded memorial storage program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB933/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35777","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392118,"bill_number":"HB932","title":"Taxation; nonresident subcontractor withholding payments; change required percentage","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-63 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the definition of \"nonresident subcontractor,\" payment of tax by contractors furnishing tangible personal property and services, liability of seller, withholding of payments due subcontractor, rate, bond, exemption of property unconsumed in use, property deemed consumed, and property of the state or of the United States, so as to change the required percentage of withholding payments due a nonresident subcontractor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB932/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35776","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392125,"bill_number":"HB931","title":"Insurance; state domestic farmers' mutual fire insurance companies; update provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to update this state's domestic farmers' mutual fire insurance companies provisions; to provide that the companies are organized for the purpose of insuring property; to provide for minimum surplus requirements for the issuance of a certificate of authority; to provide that certain changes to a plan of operation require filing and approval by the Commissioner; to provide for bylaw amendment at least 30 days prior to adoption; to provide for minimum surplus requirements; to provide for limitations on amount that may be retained on any subject of insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB931/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35770","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392133,"bill_number":"HB930","title":"Judicial circuits; superior court judge for certain populations; repeal supplemental expense allowance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing for a supplemental expense allowance for the judges of the superior courts of each judicial circuit within this state having a population of not less than 103,000 and not more than 135,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 727), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 15, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 1680); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB930/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35769","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392145,"bill_number":"HB929","title":"Judicial circuits; assistant district attorney for certain populations; repeal office","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the office of assistant district attorney in each judicial circuit having a population of not less than 103,000 and not more than 135,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3584), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 15, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 1679); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB929/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35768","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392154,"bill_number":"HB928","title":"Peace Officer's Annuity and Benefit Fund; board of trustees authorized to employ a hearing officer; provide","description":"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 the board of trustees of such fund shall be authorized to employ a hearing officer; to provide for dispute resolution; to provide for powers and duties of the hearing officer; to provide for hearings; to provide for a record of hearings; to provide for judicial review; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB928/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35767","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392162,"bill_number":"HB927","title":"Thomson, City of; city council; change description of election districts","description":"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 April 2, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3724), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB927/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35766","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392168,"bill_number":"HB926","title":"McDuffie County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 2, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3708), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB926/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35765","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392178,"bill_number":"HB925","title":"McDuffie County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 April 2, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3718), 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 the submission of this Act pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB925/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35764","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392185,"bill_number":"HB924","title":"Richmond County; school board; change description of districts","description":"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 of current members; to provide for the submission of this Act under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB924/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35763","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392191,"bill_number":"HB923","title":"Richmond County; City of Augusta; change description of commissioner districts","description":"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 commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB923/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35762","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":392198,"bill_number":"HB922","title":"Chattooga County; board of education; revise districts","description":"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 revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB922/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35755","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393818,"bill_number":"SR834","title":"Health and Wellness Initiatives; urge to raise public awareness on constituency health and wellness issues","description":"A RESOLUTION urging health and wellness initiatives around this state to raise public awareness on constituency health and wellness issues; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR834/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35847","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393823,"bill_number":"SR833","title":"Adler III, Leopold \"Lee\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Leopold \"Lee\" Adler III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR833/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35829","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393832,"bill_number":"SR832","title":"Cutts, Mrs. Grace Virginia Richardson Humphrey; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mrs. Grace Virginia Richardson Humphrey Cutts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR832/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35830","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393839,"bill_number":"SR831","title":"Georgia Links Day; recognize March 14, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 14, 2012, as Georgia Links Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR831/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35828","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393849,"bill_number":"SR830","title":"Rice, Mia K.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mia K. Rice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR830/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35827","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393857,"bill_number":"SR829","title":"Frank N. Osborne Middle School; Principal John Campbell; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Principal John Campbell and commending Frank N. Osborne Middle School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR829/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35815","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393866,"bill_number":"SR828","title":"Affordable Care Act; recognizing and condemning the effect on the American Catholic Church","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and condemning the effect of the Affordable Care Act on the American Catholic Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR828/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35813","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393874,"bill_number":"SR827","title":"Hugh Hodgson School of Music at University of Georgia; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR827/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35812","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393884,"bill_number":"SR826","title":"Ola High School's Marching Mustangs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ola High School's Marching Mustangs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR826/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35811","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393893,"bill_number":"SR825","title":"Greater Atlanta McDonald's Operators Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Greater Atlanta McDonald's Operators Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR825/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35810","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393901,"bill_number":"SR824","title":"Ocee Elementary School's Art Calendar Contest Winners; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ocee Elementary School's Art Calendar Contest winners; third grade student Lexi Kapper and second grade student Anika Patel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR824/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35808","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393911,"bill_number":"SR823","title":"Milton High School Football Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Milton High School football team members selected to the first and second All Region 6-AAAAA football teams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR823/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35807","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393920,"bill_number":"SR822","title":"Webb Bridge Middle School's Academic Bowl Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Webb Bridge Middle School's Academic Bowl team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR822/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35806","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393930,"bill_number":"SR821","title":"Kumar, Agni; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Agni Kumar; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR821/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35805","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393938,"bill_number":"HR1367","title":"Congress; prohibit Environmental Protection Agency from further regulating greenhouse gas emissions without study; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from further regulating greenhouse gas emissions without a comprehensive economic and environmental study; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1367/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35850","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393946,"bill_number":"HR1366","title":"Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity; University of Georgia; 85th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity at the University of Georgia on the occasion of its 85th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1366/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35846","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393957,"bill_number":"HR1365","title":"Douglass, Judge Orion L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Honorable Judge Orion L. Douglass; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1365/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35844","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393967,"bill_number":"HR1364","title":"Redmon, Susan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan Redmon, the 2012 Commerce Elementary School Teacher of the Year and Commerce City Schools Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1364/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35843","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393975,"bill_number":"HR1363","title":"Plummer, Mr. Kris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Kris Plummer, Jefferson High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1363/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35842","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393982,"bill_number":"HR1362","title":"Dahlke, Matthew M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matthew M. Dahlke, Commerce High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1362/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35841","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393992,"bill_number":"HR1361","title":"Shah, Tirth Devang; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tirth Devang Shah, Commerce High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1361/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35840","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394003,"bill_number":"HR1360","title":"Ringo, Jennifer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Ringo, Jefferson High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1360/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35839","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394010,"bill_number":"HR1359","title":"Backus, Denise; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Denise Backus, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1359/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35838","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394019,"bill_number":"HR1358","title":"Edmondson, Jill; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jill Edmondson, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1358/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35837","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394029,"bill_number":"HR1357","title":"Johnson, Elizabeth Page; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Elizabeth Page Johnson, Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1357/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35836","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394037,"bill_number":"HR1356","title":"Lepzelter, Mr. Cary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Cary Lepzelter, Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1356/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35835","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394048,"bill_number":"HR1355","title":"Mergele, Diane; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Diane Mergele, West Jackson Primary School's 2012 Teacher of the Year and Jackson County School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1355/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35834","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394056,"bill_number":"HR1354","title":"Corkery, Mr. Chris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Chris Corkery, Jefferson Middle School's 2012 Teacher of the Year and Jefferson City Schools Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1354/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35833","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394066,"bill_number":"HR1353","title":"Brown, Ms. Valerie Marie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Valerie Marie Brown on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1353/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35832","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394074,"bill_number":"HR1352","title":"EOD Technician First Class Joseph Adam McSween Memorial Intersection; Lowndes County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician First Class Joseph Adam McSween and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1352/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35826","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394081,"bill_number":"HR1351","title":"Trooper Chadwick T. LeCroy Memorial Bridge; Cobb/Fulton Counties; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Chadwick T. LeCroy and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1351/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35825","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394093,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Georgia Sheriffs' Cooperative Authority; create","description":"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 relative to sheriffs, so as to create the Georgia Sheriffs' Cooperative Authority as a body corporate and politic, an instrumentality of the state, and a public corporation; to provide a definition; to provide for the purposes of the authority; to provide for the membership of the authority; to provide for terms of the members; to provide for the administration of the authority; to provide for the powers of the authority; to provide for tax exempt status of the authority; to provide for jurisdiction of actions brought against the authority; to provide that moneys received by the authority shall be held as trust funds; to provide for liberal construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for the filing of proposed charges; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB411/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35855","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394103,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Education; provide annual indicators of the quality of learning by students, financial efficiency, and school climate for individual schools/school sys.","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to an accountability assessment for K-12 education, so as to provide for annual indicators of the quality of learning by students, financial efficiency, and school climate for individual schools and for school systems; to provide for individual school and school system numerical score ratings based on student achievement, achievement gap closure, and student progress; to require that a letter grade be assigned to each school and school system and included on school and school system report cards; to revise provisions relating to awards and interventions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB410/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35853","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394109,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Georgia Lottery Corporation; require to conduct and publish a biannual audit; location and distribution of winning lottery tickets","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the lottery for education, so as to require the Georgia Lottery Corporation to conduct and publish a biannual audit regarding the location and distribution of winning lottery tickets; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB409/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35845","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394121,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"\"Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act\"; revise the definition of the term \"excavation\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 25-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the \"Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act,\" so as to revise the definition of the term \"excavation\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB408/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35814","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394128,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Health; repeal creation of the Health Strategies Council, Clinical Laboratory, Blood Bank, and Tissue Bank Committee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to repeal the creation of the Health Strategies Council and the Clinical Laboratory, Blood Bank, and Tissue Bank Committee; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB407/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35809","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394139,"bill_number":"HB954","title":"Abortion; criminal abortion; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abortion, so as to change certain provisions relating to criminal abortion; to change certain provisions relating to when abortion is legal; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to define certain terms; to require a determination of gestational age prior to abortion; to provide for certain reporting requirements with respect to performance of abortions; to state legislative findings; to provide for other related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB954/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35854","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394147,"bill_number":"HB953","title":"Funeral directors and cemeterians; allow electronic signatures for funeral services and related preneed contracts; modify provisions","description":"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, and Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funeral directors and establishments, embalmers, and crematories, so as to modify provisions relating to funeral directors and cemeterians; to allow for electronic signatures for funeral services and related preneed contracts; to clarify definitions relating to funeral services; to clarify registration requirements for preneed dealers; to provide for the oversight of funeral service preneed providers by the State Board of Funeral Service; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB953/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35852","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394155,"bill_number":"HB952","title":"Pharmacists and pharmacies; definitions of certain opioid drugs; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions applicable to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to provide for definitions of certain opioid drugs; to amend Code Section 26-4-28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers, duties, and authority of the State Board of Pharmacy, so as to authorize the State Board of Pharmacy to approve and designate certain opioid products that utilize tamper resistance technologies; to amend Code Section 26-4-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to substitution of generic drugs for brand name drugs, so as to provide for instructions from physicians to pharmacists relating to the use of tamper resistant technologies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB952/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35851","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394165,"bill_number":"HB951","title":"State financing and investment; general obligation debt may only be used for purposes authorized by General Assembly; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state financing and investment, so as to provide that general obligation debt may only be used for the purposes authorized by the General Assembly; to provide that the proceeds of general obligation debt may be redirected only upon authorization by the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB951/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35849","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394173,"bill_number":"HB950","title":"Excessive interest rates; motor vehicle title loan brokers; exclude from a 5 percent per month interest limit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 7-4-18 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal penalties for excessive interest rates, so as to exclude motor vehicle title loan brokers from a 5 percent per month interest limit; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to bailments, so as to remove motor vehicles from the classification of pledged goods for pawn transactions and responsibilities of pawn brokers; to amend Part 5 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liens of pawnbrokers, factors, bailees, acceptors, and depositories, so as to remove motor vehicles from liens that are considered pawn transactions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB950/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35848","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394184,"bill_number":"HB949","title":"Primaries and elections; number of signatures for certain petitions shall be based on the turnout in last presidential election; provide","description":"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 the number of signatures for ballot access petitions, nomination petitions, and pauper's petitions shall be based on the turnout in the last presidential election instead of voter registration totals; to provide for the posting of certain information regarding elections at the election superintendent's office; to provide for related matters; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to authorize the use of certain driver's licensing information for voter registration purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB949/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35831","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394192,"bill_number":"HB948","title":"Child abuse; mandatory reporting requirements; expand","description":"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 expand mandatory reporting requirements; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB948/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35824","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394201,"bill_number":"HB947","title":"Warren County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 10, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3531), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB947/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35823","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394209,"bill_number":"HB946","title":"Mortgage lenders and brokers; certain mortgage activities without a license; prohibit","description":"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 the licensing of mortgage lenders and brokers, so as to prohibit certain mortgage activities without a license; to provide for qualifications for the issuance of a mortgage loan originator license; to provide for the power of the department to revoke or decline to issue a license or registration in certain instances; to provide for the prohibition of certain conduct by persons engaged in mortgage activities; to provide for a grace period for serving residential mortgages with an inactive license or registration; to provide for certain criminal penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB946/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35822","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394219,"bill_number":"HB945","title":"Banks and trust companies; issuance of non-cash valued shares with approval; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banks and trust companies, so as to provide for the issuance of non-cash valued shares by a bank or trust company with approval from the Department of Banking and Finance; to provide for the issuance of dividends from sources other than retained earnings with prior approval from the department; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB945/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35821","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394228,"bill_number":"HB944","title":"Official Code of Georgia; retirement and pensions; revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said title in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB944/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35820","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394235,"bill_number":"HB943","title":"Alcoholic beverages; number of retail dealer licenses a person may hold or have interest in; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state license requirements and regulations for manufacture, distribution, and package sales, so as to change the number of retail dealer licenses that a person may hold or have a beneficial interest in; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB943/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35819","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394246,"bill_number":"HB942","title":"Official Code of Georgia; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions in said Code in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; 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 reenact the statutory portions of said Code, as amended; to provide for other matters relating to revision and reenactment of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB942/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35818","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394253,"bill_number":"HB941","title":"Houston County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5590), 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 the submission of this Act pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB941/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35817","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394262,"bill_number":"HB940","title":"Georgia Public Defender Standards Council; pay attorney in event of conflict of interest in capital cases; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, so as to change certain provisions relating to payment of attorney in event of conflict of interest in capital cases, number of attorneys appointed, county governing authority's financial responsibility, and expenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB940/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35816","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394741,"bill_number":"SR853","title":"Education; clarify the authority of the state to establish state-wide education policy-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to clarify the authority of the state to establish state-wide education policy; to restate the authority of the General Assembly to establish special schools; to provide that special schools include charter schools; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR853/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35915","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394747,"bill_number":"SR852","title":"Findley Oaks Elementary School's DAR Essay Contest Winners; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Findley Oaks Elementary School's DAR essay contest winners, Jacob Kenfield, Lauren Schmidlkofer, and Davis Rokose; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR852/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35914","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394756,"bill_number":"SR851","title":"Cherokee County School District Social Studies Fair Winners; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cherokee County School District Social Studies Fair winners; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR851/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35913","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394764,"bill_number":"SR850","title":"Goodman, Elijah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elijah Goodman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR850/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35912","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394773,"bill_number":"SR849","title":"Corr, Victoria; Tara Janos; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Etowah High School graduates Victoria Corr and Tara Janos; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR849/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35911","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394780,"bill_number":"SR848","title":"Congress; urge to prohibit Environmental Protection Agency from further regulating greenhouse gas emissions; without comprehensive economic and environmental study","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from further regulating greenhouse gas emissions without a comprehensive economic and environmental study; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR848/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35910","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394791,"bill_number":"SR847","title":"Georgia Institute of Technology; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Institute of Technology on its award of a United States Department of Transportation University Transportation Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR847/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35904","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394798,"bill_number":"SR846","title":"Men of Hidden Lake; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the men of Hidden Lake subdivision; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR846/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35901","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394807,"bill_number":"SR845","title":"General Assembly; provide by law; dedication of revenues collected from the sale of fireworks; funding trauma care/firefighter services -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may provide by law for the dedication of revenues collected from the sale of fireworks for the funding of trauma care and firefighter services in the State of Georgia; to provide that the General Assembly may provide by law for the dedication and deposit of revenues raised from specified sources for the purpose of funding trauma care and firefighter services; to provide that such funds shall not lapse; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR845/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35894","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394816,"bill_number":"SR844","title":"Bailey, Trevor Rucker; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Trevor Rucker Bailey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR844/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35900","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394824,"bill_number":"SR843","title":"Bert Ward Memorial Bridge; Catoosa County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Bert Ward and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-25","last_action":"Act 628","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR843/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35891","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394833,"bill_number":"SR842","title":"Georgia Student Finance Commission; urge to provide the General Assembly with data; asses whether HOPE is meeting desired results","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Student Finance Commission to provide the General Assembly with the necessary data and information to assess whether the HOPE scholarship program is meeting its desired results; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR842/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35880","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394842,"bill_number":"SR841","title":"Daniel, Ryan \"R.D.\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ryan \"R.D.\" Daniel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR841/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35865","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394850,"bill_number":"SR840","title":"Croom, Ryan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sequoyah High School senior Ryan Croom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR840/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35864","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394858,"bill_number":"SR839","title":"Pelzek, Katie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sequoyah High School senior Katie Pelzek; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR839/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35863","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394867,"bill_number":"SR838","title":"Brown, Thomas; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sequoyah High School senior Thomas Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR838/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35862","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394877,"bill_number":"SR837","title":"Brown, Stephanie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sequoyah High School senior Stephanie Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR837/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35861","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394884,"bill_number":"SR836","title":"Carnes, Sarah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sequoyah High School senior Sarah Carnes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR836/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35860","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394894,"bill_number":"SR835","title":"Poultry Farmers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending poultry farmers throughout the State of Georgia and recognizing their significant contributions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR835/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35856","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394901,"bill_number":"HR1375","title":"Brown, Amy Benson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amy Benson Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1375/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35887","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394915,"bill_number":"HR1374","title":"Bennett deMarrais, Kathleen P.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kathleen P. Bennett deMarrais; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1374/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35886","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394922,"bill_number":"HR1373","title":"Mermans, Nicole; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicole Mermans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1373/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35885","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394931,"bill_number":"HR1372","title":"Holman, Steve; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steve Holman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1372/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35884","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394939,"bill_number":"HR1371","title":"Thornton, Suzanne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Junior Miss Dacula 2011 Suzanne Thornton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1371/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35883","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394948,"bill_number":"HR1370","title":"Wolfe, Monica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Young Miss Dacula 2011 Monica Wolfe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1370/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35882","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394956,"bill_number":"HR1369","title":"Utreras, Arianna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Petite Miss Dacula 2011 Arianna Utreras; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1369/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35881","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394966,"bill_number":"HR1368","title":"Walton, Karen Green; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the winner of the 2011 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction, Karon Green Walton, and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1368/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35879","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394974,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"\"The Teach Freedom Act\"; enact; modify requirements for instruction in U.S. history, American government and civics, economics, and social studies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to enact \"The Teach Freedom Act\"; to modify requirements for instruction in United States history, American government and civics, economics, and social studies; to establish Celebrate Freedom Week in elementary and middle school grades; to require the Department of Education to develop a website for resources and instructional support; to require that the Professional Standards Commission and the Department of Education cooperatively develop an online course on America's founding philosophy and principles to be offered as professional learning units; to provide for legislative progress reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB426/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35903","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394982,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Insurance; provide for a physician profiling program; definitions; standards; establish criteria; provide disclosure information to patients","description":"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 a physician profiling program; to provide definitions; to provide profiling program standards; to establish criteria for programs that evaluate a physician's cost of care; to provide for certain disclosure information to patients; to provide that the Commissioner shall contract with an independent oversight entity; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB425/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35898","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394991,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Foundations of American Law and Government Displays; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Division of Archives and History, so as to revise the provisions of law regarding Foundations of American Law and Government displays; to extend the locations in which such displays may appear; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB424/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35896","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394999,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"HOPE Scholarships; add a maximum annual household income requirement for purposes of eligibility","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to add a maximum annual household income requirement for purposes of eligibility for HOPE scholarships and grants; to provide for an annual determination; to provide for hardship waivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB423/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35895","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395011,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"HOPE Scholarships; revise the definition of a Zell Miller Scholar","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise the definition of a Zell Miller Scholar; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB422/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35893","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395020,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Motor Vehicles; add certain persons; authorized to receive motor vehicle registration records","description":"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 add certain persons to those authorized to receive motor vehicle registration records; to add certain persons to the list of persons authorized to receive motor vehicle certificate of title records; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB421/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35892","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395028,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"HOPE Scholarships; provide lottery proceeds appropriated proportionally by the regions; definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, to provide a definition; to provide that lottery proceeds used for HOPE scholarships and grants shall be appropriated proportionally by the regions from which such funds were derived and such funds shall be used to fund HOPE scholarships and grants only for students who are residents of such regions; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to the \"Georgia Lottery for Education Act,\" so as to require the Georgia Lottery Corporation to maintain records on the source of lottery funds and report such funds by region; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB420/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35889","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395036,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"HOPE; limit the number of Zell Miller Scholars at eligible public postsecondary institutions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to limit the number of Zell Miller Scholars at eligible public postsecondary institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB419/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35888","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395045,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Georgia Health Insurance Marketplace Authority; establish; legislative intent; definitions; board of directors; composition, terms and officers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to establish the Georgia Health Insurance Marketplace Authority; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for a board of directors; to provide for composition, terms, and officers; to provide for powers and duties of the authority; to provide for the Georgia Health Consumer Marketplace and the Small Business Health Insurance Marketplace; to provide for a trust fund; to provide for advisory committees; to provide for limited liability; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for accounts and audits; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB418/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35905","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395054,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Pharmacists and Pharmacies; electronic transmission mechanism; provide certain requirements","description":"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 provide certain requirements for any electronic transmission mechanism used to transmit an electronic data prescription drug order to a pharmacist; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB417/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35902","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395062,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Insurance, Dept. of; authorize to develop exchange standards regarding electronic prior authorization drug requests with health care providers","description":"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 authorize the Department of Insurance to develop exchange standards regarding electronic prior authorization drug requests with health care providers; to provide a definition; to provide that facsimiles are not electronic submissions; to provide for standards consistent with the National Council of Prescription Drug Programs; to provide clinical workflow decision support of physician providers; to provide transmission security; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB416/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35899","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395071,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Natural Resources; sewage and waste disposal; permit requirements and prohibited acts; change certain prov.","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sewage and waste disposal, withdrawal, diversion, or impoundment of surface waters, certificates required for vessels with marine toilets, and conditions for transfer of surface water from one river basin to another, so as to change certain provisions relating to permit requirements and prohibited acts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB415/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35897","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395080,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Music Therapists; require licensure by the Secretary of State; establishment of Music Therapy Advisory Group","description":"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 require licensure of music therapists by the Secretary of State; to provide for definitions; to provide for establishment, appointment, and membership of the music therapy advisory group; to provide for licensure application and qualifications; to provide for license renewal; to provide for waiver of examination; to provide for disciplinary actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB414/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35859","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395087,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Probate Court of Glascock County; provide elections; office of judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the Probate Court of Glascock County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB413/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35858","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395101,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"County Boards of Education; homestead option sales and use tax; county sales and use tax for educational purposes; delay effective date of Code section","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition and election of county boards of education in counties in which there is a homestead option sales and use tax and a county sales and use tax for educational purposes and terms of service, so as to delay the effective date of such Code section until January 1, 2015; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB412/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35857","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395108,"bill_number":"HB972","title":"Georgia Pain Management Clinic Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, so as to provide for additional powers of the Georgia Composite Medical Board relating to pain management; to enact the \"Georgia Pain Management Clinic Act\"; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to death investigations by coroners, so as to require coroners to report to the board when a death may be the result of medication administered or prescribed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB972/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35909","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395118,"bill_number":"HB971","title":"Workers' compensation; awards and benefits; change certain provisions","description":"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 relating to awards and benefits of workers' compensation; to change certain provisions relating to settlement agreements between parties; to change the maximum weekly compensation benefit for total disability; to change the maximum weekly compensation benefit for temporary partial disability; to revise certain provisions relating to compensation for loss of hearing caused by harmful noise; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB971/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35908","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395125,"bill_number":"HB970","title":"White County; Board of Commissioners; provide new districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to reconstitute the Board of Commissioners of White County,\" approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4205), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB970/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35907","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395134,"bill_number":"HB969","title":"White County; Board of Education; provide for new districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"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), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB969/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35906","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395144,"bill_number":"HB968","title":"State properties code; disposition of state property; revise certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state properties code, so as to revise certain provisions relating to the disposition of state property; to remove oversight, review, and approval by the General Assembly of real property transfers and conveyances; to provide the State Properties Commission the authority to accept sealed bids or best and final offers for the lease or sale of property; to authorize the commission to utilize licensed real estate brokers to perform transaction management services; to authorize the commission to make a lease or sale of property without public competitive bidding; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB968/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35890","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395152,"bill_number":"HB967","title":"Income tax; withholding tax on taxable income of nonresident members of certain associations; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment, so as to change certain provisions relating to withholding tax on taxable income of nonresident members of certain associations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB967/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35878","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395160,"bill_number":"HB966","title":"Human Services, Department of; examine income tax records held by Department of Revenue; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 49-4-15.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to examination of financial records in cases of fraud relating to social services, so as to allow the Department of Human Services to examine income tax records held by the Department of Revenue; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB966/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35877","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395169,"bill_number":"HB965","title":"Income tax; allow certain fiduciaries an exception to the requirement of paying estimated taxes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to current income tax payment, so as to allow certain fiduciaries an exception to the requirement of paying estimated taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB965/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35876","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395177,"bill_number":"HB964","title":"The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights; recoupment pursuant to an audit under certain circumstances; limit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-118 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to \"The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights,\" so as to limit recoupment pursuant to an audit under certain circumstances; to require audit parameters to be equally applied to local and mail-order pharmacies; to provide for independent audits by the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB964/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35875","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395186,"bill_number":"HB963","title":"Bibb County; Board of Public Education; change description of districts","description":"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 submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB963/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35874","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395195,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"Bibb County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a board of commissioners of Bibb County, approved February 6, 1873 (Ga. L. 1873, p. 219), as amended, so as to change the descriptions of the four commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB962/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35873","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395204,"bill_number":"HB961","title":"Homeowners' Solar Bill of Rights; enact","description":"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 property owners' associations from creating or enforcing covenants which infringe upon a lot owner's right to install a solar energy device; to provide for a short title; to provide a definition; to provide exceptions; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Lost Reconsidered Bill/Res","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB961/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35872","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395211,"bill_number":"HB960","title":"Insurance companies; relative to claimant's offers to settle tort claims involving liability insurance policies; provide procedure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to actions against insurance companies, so as to provide for procedure relative to claimant's offers to settle tort claims involving liability insurance policies; to provide that offers to settle automatically are deemed to include certain provisions; to provide that failure to make an offer to settle in conformity with the law precludes the recovery of a claim for bad faith or negligent failure to settle; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB960/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35871","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395222,"bill_number":"HB959","title":"Crawford County; Board of Commissioners; revise districts","description":"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, 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB959/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35870","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395229,"bill_number":"HB958","title":"Crawford County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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, 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 submission of this Act for approval under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB958/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35869","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395238,"bill_number":"HB957","title":"Social Circle, City of; School District; change description of education districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue the charter for the Academy of Social Circle and to create a body politic known as the School District of Social Circle, approved April 29, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4557), 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 of the board of education; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB957/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35868","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395246,"bill_number":"HB956","title":"Berkeley Lake, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Berkeley Lake, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3636), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB956/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35867","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395255,"bill_number":"HB955","title":"Georgia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association; provide comprehensive revision of the provisions","description":"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 comprehensive revision of the provisions relating to the Georgia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB955/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35866","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395867,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Administrative Procedure; require agency procedures for timely processing; applications for issuance/renewal of licenses","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-13-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure upon grant, denial, renewal, revocation, suspension, annulment, or withdrawal of licenses, so as to require agency procedures for timely processing of and status reports regarding applications for issuance or renewal of licenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB427/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35917","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395900,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Administrative Procedure; provide for agency reports regarding federal government mandates and duplicate state/federal regulation","description":"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 provide for agency reports regarding federal government mandates and duplicate state and federal regulation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB428/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35918","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395932,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"General Assembly; fiscal notes for bills changing compensation; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial affairs relative to the General Assembly, so as to change certain provisions relating to fiscal notes for bills changing compensation; to change certain provisions relating to introduction of bills having significant impact upon anticipated revenues or expenditures and furnishing of fiscal notes; to change certain provisions relating to state and local government partnership; 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 change certain provisions relating to fiscal notes required for bills impacting employees' health insurance plans; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB429/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35919","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395964,"bill_number":"SR854","title":"Chef Jeanie Newton and the Culinary Arts Program at Hutchings Career Center; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chef Jeanie Newton and the Culinary Arts Program at Hutchings Career Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR854/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35916","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":397180,"bill_number":"HB973","title":"Bryan County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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, 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB973/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35920","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":398413,"bill_number":"HB974","title":"Caylee Anthony's Law; enact","description":"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 enact \"Caylee Anthony's Law\"; to provide for the reporting of missing children under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties; to change provisions relating to concealing the death of another person; to provide for a short title; to make legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB974/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35921","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":398442,"bill_number":"HB975","title":"Habersham County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Habersham County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $130,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for applicability; to replace 1978 House Resolution 662-1850 granting a homestead exemption from Habersham Taxes levied for county purposes and such taxes levied for school purposes (Ga. L. 1978, p. 2444); to repeal an Act entitled \"An Act to provide a homestead exemption from Habersham County school district taxes for educational purposes,\" approved May 4, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4123); to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-05-07","last_action":"Veto V8","last_action_date":"2012-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB975/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35923","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":398470,"bill_number":"HB976","title":"Hart County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to create the Board of Commissioners of Hart County,\" approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4232), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4547), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB976/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35924","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":398500,"bill_number":"HB977","title":"Hart County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Hart County and provide for its powers, duties, rights, obligations, and liabilities,\" approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4215), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4541), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB977/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35925","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":398530,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"State Senate Districts; revise certain boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the composition and number of state senatorial districts, approved August 24, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 139), so as to revise the boundaries of certain state senate districts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for delayed applicability under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB430/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35922","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":398555,"bill_number":"SR855","title":"Grant, Deon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deon Grant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR855/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35926","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":398585,"bill_number":"SR856","title":"Alzheimer's Awareness Day; recognize February 13, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and recognizing February 13, 2012, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR856/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35927","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":398614,"bill_number":"SR857","title":"Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and Advanced Health Policy Institute; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR857/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35928","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":398642,"bill_number":"SR858","title":"U.S.Congress; urge to permit the use of \"cellular jammers\" for the prevention of illegal cell phone use in prisons, jails, youth detention facilities","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to amend the Communications Act of 1934 and the Federal Communication Commission's rules so as to permit the use of \"cellular jammers\" for the prevention of illegal cell phone use in prisons, jails, and youth detention facilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR858/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35929","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":398667,"bill_number":"SR859","title":"Major General Peter J. Boylan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General Peter J. Boylan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR859/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35930","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399285,"bill_number":"HB978","title":"Cherokee County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"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 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3275), and by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4869), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB978/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35963","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399286,"bill_number":"HB979","title":"Cherokee County; board of commissioners; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Cherokee County, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4295), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4876), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB979/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35964","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399287,"bill_number":"HB980","title":"Gainesville, City of; board of education; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Gainesville, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3302), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 3, 2003, (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4670), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB980/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35965","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399288,"bill_number":"HB981","title":"Firearms and weapons; carrying, possession and disposition; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16, Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17, and Code Sections 20-2-1184, 27-3-4, and 38-3-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, disposition of seized property, reporting of students committing prohibited acts, legal weapons for hunting wildlife generally, and the emergency powers of the Governor, termination of emergency, limitations in energy emergency, and immunity, respectively, so as to change provisions regarding the carrying and possession of firearms and weapons in this state and disposition of firearms; to provide for persons holding a valid weapons carry license to carry a concealed weapon into certain locations under certain circumstances; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB981/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35966","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399293,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; African American Cultural Preservation Office; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-3-50.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants for preservation of \"historic properties\" and additional powers and duties of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to create the African American Cultural Preservation Office; to provide for powers and duties of the office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB982/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35967","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399294,"bill_number":"HB983","title":"Family violence orders; person who seeks and obtains an order violates such order by engaging in certain activity; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-95 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the offense of violating family violence orders and penalty, so as to provide that a person who seeks and obtains a family violence order violates such order by engaging in certain activity; to provide a penalty; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB983/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35968","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399299,"bill_number":"HB984","title":"Conservation and Natural Resources; permits for interbasin transfers only be granted as last resort; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to riparian rights regulations and permits, so as to require that permits allowing for interbasin transfers only be granted as a last resort; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB984/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35969","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399302,"bill_number":"HB985","title":"Motor Vehicles; temporary license plates; modify provisions","description":"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 modify provisions relating to temporary license plates for motor vehicles; to provide for an extension of time for registration of motor vehicles under certain circumstances; to remove lamination requirements for motor vehicle decals; to provide for the furnishing of motor vehicle driver information to the Department of Revenue for the purpose of detecting fraud; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB985/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35970","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399304,"bill_number":"HB986","title":"Insurance; dispute or complaint involving material not in English, the English version shall control the resolution; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of insurance, so as to provide that in the event of a dispute or complaint arising involving material not in English, the English version of the material shall control the resolution of the dispute or complaint; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB986/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35971","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399305,"bill_number":"HB987","title":"Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; member who ceases to be employed shall notify the retirement fund immediately; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions relative to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to provide that a member of the fund who ceases to be employed as a peace officer shall have a duty to so notify the retirement fund immediately; to provide for a cessation of membership; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB987/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35972","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399308,"bill_number":"HB988","title":"Holidays and observances; Kindness Week; provide","description":"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 Kindness Week; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB988/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35973","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399312,"bill_number":"HB989","title":"State accounting office; accounting officer to pay state obligations to vendors within certain time period; direct","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5B of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state accounting office, so as to direct the state accounting officer to pay state obligations to vendors within a certain time period; to provide if such payments are not made within the time specified, the state will owe interest equal to 12 percent per annum; to provide for information from state agencies; to provide for promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB989/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35974","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399316,"bill_number":"HB990","title":"Municipal corporations; control over parks and fire stations; change certain provisions","description":"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 change certain provisions relating to municipal control over parks and fire stations; to change certain provisions relating to special districts divided into noncontiguous areas, information required in audits, informational summary, and effect of creation of municipal corporation and distribution of excess proceeds from special district taxes, fees, and assessments; to provide for applicability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB990/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35975","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399317,"bill_number":"HB991","title":"Sheriffs; how vacancies are filled; change provisions","description":"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 relative to sheriffs, so as to change provisions relating to how vacancies are filled; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB991/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35976","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399322,"bill_number":"HB992","title":"Education; mandatory for children between ages six and sixteen; change age requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-690.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory education for children between ages six and 16, so as to change the age requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB992/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35977","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399323,"bill_number":"HB993","title":"Revenue; sales and use tax; change certain definitions","description":"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 change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB993/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35978","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399325,"bill_number":"HB994","title":"Ad valorem taxation; preferential assessment of brownfield property; extend under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, so as to extend the preferential assessment of brownfield property under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB994/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35979","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399329,"bill_number":"HB995","title":"Fiscal bills; Office of Planning and Budget; remove from fiscal note process","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fiscal bills generally, so as to remove the Office of Planning and Budget from the fiscal note process for the filing of legislation and to avoid duplication of state services and administrative processes already performed by the state auditor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB995/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35980","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399333,"bill_number":"HB996","title":"Ad valorem taxation; motor vehicles; clarify application to be consistent with federal provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles, so as to clarify the application of ad valorem taxation provisions consistent with the federal provisions in the Service Members Civil Relief Act; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB996/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35981","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399335,"bill_number":"HB997","title":"Crimes and offenses; new crime of false lien statements against public officers; provide","description":"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 new crime of false lien statements against public officers or public employees; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB997/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35982","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399340,"bill_number":"HB998","title":"Chatham County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB998/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35987","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399341,"bill_number":"HB999","title":"Chatham County; City of Savannah; board of education; change description of districts","description":"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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB999/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35988","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399345,"bill_number":"HB1000","title":"Irwin County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 February 10, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3501), 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 the submission of this Act pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1000/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35989","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399349,"bill_number":"HB1001","title":"Irwin County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Irwin County, approved February 15, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 3757), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1001/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35990","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399351,"bill_number":"HB1002","title":"Ben Hill County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Ben Hill County, approved August 15, 1914 (Ga. L. 1914, p. 232), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5165), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to reassign district numbers; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office for current members; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1002/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35991","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399353,"bill_number":"HB1003","title":"Telfair County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Commissioners of Telfair County, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3992), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal a certain Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1003/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35992","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399355,"bill_number":"HB1004","title":"Coffee County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues in the County of Coffee, approved March 26, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937, p. 1294), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3663), and an Act approved October 25, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 747), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1004/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35993","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399360,"bill_number":"HB1005","title":"Coffee County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 15, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3672), and an Act approved October 25, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 755), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1005/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35994","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399361,"bill_number":"HB1006","title":"Chamblee, City of; corporate limits; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Chamblee, approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 944), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal and a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1006/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35995","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399366,"bill_number":"HB1007","title":"Liberty County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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. 712), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3624), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1007/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35996","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399368,"bill_number":"HB1008","title":"Liberty County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 April 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3632), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1008/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35997","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399370,"bill_number":"HB1009","title":"Worth County; board of commissioners; reapportion districts","description":"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. 842), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4861), so as to reapportion the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1009/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35998","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399372,"bill_number":"HB1010","title":"Worth County; Board of Education; reapportion districts","description":"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. 3719), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5740), so as to reapportion the education districts; to define certain terms; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for the submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1010/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35999","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399377,"bill_number":"HB1011","title":"Clarke County; City of Athens; board of education; change districts","description":"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 April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4340), so as to change the composition of the board of education and the districts from which members are elected; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the election of members and terms of office; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1011/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36000","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399379,"bill_number":"HB1012","title":"Commerce, City of; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3926), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1012/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36001","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399383,"bill_number":"HB1013","title":"Jackson County; School System; change description of districts","description":"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), 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 the submission of this Act pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1013/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36002","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399386,"bill_number":"HB1014","title":"Lavonia, City of; corporate limits; change and extend","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Lavonia, approved May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5809), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p 3655), so as to change and extend the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1014/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36003","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399387,"bill_number":"HB1015","title":"Jenkins County; board of commissioners; revise districts","description":"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 April 3, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2960), an Act approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3643), and an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4984), 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 terms of office and election; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1015/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36004","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399388,"bill_number":"HB1016","title":"Franklin County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new board of commissioners of Franklin County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4681), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4466), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1016/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36005","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399396,"bill_number":"HB1017","title":"Franklin County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relative to the Board of Education of Franklin County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3753), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1017/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36006","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399399,"bill_number":"HB1018","title":"Grady County; board of education; change description of districts","description":"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 September 26, 2001 (Ga. L. Ex. Sess. 2001, p. 660), 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 current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1018/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36007","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399401,"bill_number":"HB1019","title":"Dekalb County; City of Doraville; filling of vacancies in offices of mayor and councilmember; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the offices of mayor and councilmember; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1019/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36008","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399402,"bill_number":"HB1020","title":"Evans County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Evans County, approved August 15, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 220), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4266), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1020/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36009","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399411,"bill_number":"HB1021","title":"Evans County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4281), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1021/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36010","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399412,"bill_number":"HB1022","title":"Lowndes County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1022/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36011","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399413,"bill_number":"HB1023","title":"Polk County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"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 April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4852), so as to reconstitute the Board of Education of Polk County; to provide for seven members of such board; to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for elections; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1023/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36012","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399416,"bill_number":"HB1024","title":"Budget commission; certain counties; population and census application; revise and change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a budget commission in certain counties based upon classification by population, approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess. p. 2815), as amended, so as to revise and change the population and census application; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1024/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36013","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399419,"bill_number":"HB1025","title":"Dekalb County State Court; change certain fees","description":"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 May 28, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3677), so as to change certain fees; to provide for certain fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability and an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1025/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36014","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399420,"bill_number":"HB1026","title":"Municipalities; law enforcement contracts; population brackets and census; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorization of law enforcement contracts with municipalities, reimbursement, employment and expenditures, and exception, so as to change the provisions relative to population brackets and the census regarding the exception to such Code section; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1026/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36015","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399425,"bill_number":"HB1027","title":"Revenue and taxation; tax credit for film or video production in Georgia; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the tax credit for film or video production in Georgia; to change certain provisions relating to the exemptions from sales and use tax for film producers and film production companies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1027/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36016","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399428,"bill_number":"HB1028","title":"Laurens County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing the method of election of the members to the Board of Education of Laurens County, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3821), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3950), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1028/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36021","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399430,"bill_number":"HB1029","title":"Screven County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act 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 provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Screven County; to revise the districts for the election of members of the board of education; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for qualifications; to provide for the election of a chairperson; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1029/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36082","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399431,"bill_number":"HB1030","title":"Unemployment insurance trust fund; law relating to amount and manner of fund collected; revise provisions","description":"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 revise the provisions of law relating to the amount and manner of funds collected for the unemployment insurance trust fund; to revise the extent of benefits provided under the employment security law; to revise the powers of the Commissioner of Labor with regard to the employment security law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1030/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36083","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399438,"bill_number":"HB1031","title":"Greene County; board of education; change compensation for chairperson and members of board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the board of education of Greene County, approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3696), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 10, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4089), so as to change the compensation for the chairperson and members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1031/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36084","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399443,"bill_number":"HB1032","title":"Revenue and taxation; income tax; change certain definitions","description":"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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1032/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36085","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399445,"bill_number":"HB1033","title":"Revenue and taxation; income tax; change certain definitions","description":"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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1033/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36086","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399448,"bill_number":"HB1034","title":"Revenue and taxation; sales and use tax; change certain definitions","description":"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 change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1034/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36087","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399450,"bill_number":"HB1035","title":"Revenue and taxation; sales and use tax; change certain definitions","description":"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 change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1035/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36088","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399456,"bill_number":"HB1036","title":"Revenue and taxation; sales and use tax; change certain definitions","description":"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 change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1036/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36089","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399460,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Forgery and Fraudulent Practices; add medical identity fraud to the provisions relating to identity fraud; definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forgery and fraudulent practices, so as to add medical identity fraud to the provisions relating to identity fraud; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB431/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35938","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399461,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Crimes and Offenses; define a certain term; political subdivision shall not enact any ordinance more restrictive of sale/possession of knife than general law","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of dangerous weapons, so as to define a certain term; to provide that a political subdivision shall not enact any ordinance which is more restrictive of the sale or possession of a knife than general law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB432/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35936","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399462,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission; referendum results; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing the Dalton-Whitfield County Charter and Consolidation Commission, approved May 13, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 4100), so as to change certain provisions relating to referendum results; to provide for submission under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB433/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35935","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399466,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"\"Federal Abortion Mandate Opt-out Act\"; opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for a right of intervention in certain lawsuits; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB434/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35937","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399469,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"Board of Education of Webster County; change the description of the education districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Webster County, approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3826), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for method of election; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB435/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35949","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399470,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Magistrate Court of Webster County; provide the terms of office of magistrates other than the chief magistrate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the election of the initial chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Webster County, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4451), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3834), so as to provide the terms of office of magistrates other than the chief magistrate; to provide for the nomination and appointment of magistrates other than the chief magistrate; to provide for the renewal of terms for magistrates other than the chief magistrate; to provide for a limit on the number of other magistrates to be appointed other than the chief magistrate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB436/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35953","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399472,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"DeKalb County; board of education; revise the composition; districts for the election of members; provide definitions and inclusions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4536), and by an Act approved March 14, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4192), so as to revise the composition of the board of education; 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB437/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35954","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399478,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"State Employees' Health Insurance Plan; provide that no health insurance plan for employees of the state shall offer coverage for abortion services","description":"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 that no health insurance plan for employees of the state shall offer coverage for abortion services; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB438/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35956","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399479,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Education; authorize qualified nonprofit preschool programs which serve disabled children to participate in student scholarship programs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2A-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to student scholarship organizations, so as to authorize qualified nonprofit preschool programs which serve disabled children to participate in student scholarship programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB439/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35957","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399481,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"Revenue Dept.; submit report to General Assembly; effect of tax exemptions on the amount of revenue collected by state and local governments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administration and enforcement of taxation, so as to provide that the department of revenue shall submit to the General Assembly, once every four years, a report on the effect of tax exemptions on the amount of revenue collected by state and local governments; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB440/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35959","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399487,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"Obstruction of Public Administration; establish the offense of unlawful pointing of a laser device at a law enforcement officer; penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to establish the offense of unlawful pointing of a laser device at a law enforcement officer; 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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Act 754","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB441/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35960","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399493,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Criminal Procedure; prohibit the imposition of the death penalty under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the death penalty generally, so as to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB442/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35958","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399494,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Criminal Procedure; provide that a defendant must be found mentally retarded by a preponderance of the evidence","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-7-131 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings upon a plea of insanity or mental incompetency at the time of a crime, so as to provide that a defendant must be found to be mentally retarded by a preponderance of the evidence to be found guilty but mentally retarded; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB443/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35961","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399499,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Motor Vehicles; provide for definitions; notification of the use of speed detection and enforcement devices","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for the notification of the use of speed detection and enforcement devices; to provide for the use of speed detection and enforcement devices; to provide for the issuance of citations for violating speed limits in safety zones; to provide for civil penalties; to provide for notification of alleged violations; to provide for the use of recorded images from safety zone speed detection and enforcement devices as evidence in proceedings; to provide for procedural requirements; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB444/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35962","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399500,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Secretary of State; create the position of director of professional licensing; provide powers, duties, and responsibilities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to create within the office of the Secretary of State the position of director of professional licensing; to provide for powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide that the director shall implement rules and regulations relating to certain regulated professions and businesses; to provide that the director shall test, license, and discipline persons licensed pursuant to such title; to create the Georgia Board of Licensing and Regulation; to provide that such board shall promulgate rules and regulations governing certain regulated business and professions; to provide that such board shall hear administrative appeals; to transfer certain powers and duties of licensing boards and commissions to the director of professional licensing and the Georgia Board of Licensing and Regulation; to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A. so as to correct cross-references and to conform those provisions to the duties of the director and the Georgia Board of Licensing and Regulation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB445/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36017","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399501,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Fire Protection and Safety; buildings; transfer certain functions; Dept. of Labor and Commissioner of Labor to the Office of Safety Fire Commissioner and Safety Fire Commissioner","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8, Title 25, and Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings generally, fire protection and safety, and labor and industrial relations, respectively, so as to transfer certain functions relating to elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, manlifts, and moving walks, boilers and pressure vessels, amusement rides, carnival rides, and scaffolding and staging from the Department of Labor and Commissioner of Labor to the office of Safety Fire Commissioner and Safety Fire Commissioner; to make conforming amendments and correct cross-references relative to the foregoing; to provide for transfers of personnel, facilities, equipment, and appropriations; to provide for other related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB446/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36018","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399503,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Employment Security; unemployment compensation; prov.; change the amount of taxable wages; determination of weekly benefit amount; prov.","description":"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 certain provisions relating to unemployment compensation; to change the amount of taxable wages; to change certain provisions relating to determination of the weekly benefit amount; to change certain provisions relating to determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits generally so as to require a waiting period of one week; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB447/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36019","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399510,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"'Small Business Borrower Protection Act'; enact; provide recovery limits for debt obligations by successor creditors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to debtor and creditor relations, so as to enact the \"Small Business Borrower Protection Act\"; to provide for definitions; to provide for recovery limits for debt obligations by successor creditors; to provide for applicability; to require successor creditors to submit the amount paid for a debt during recovery proceedings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB448/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36020","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399511,"bill_number":"HR1376","title":"Conveyance of certain property; Baldwin, Carroll, Clinch, Coffee, and other counties; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the modification of a ground lease on state owned real property in Baldwin County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Carroll County; authorizing the conveyance of and an easement on certain state owned real property located in Clinch County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Coffee County; authorizing the conveyance and acquisition by exchange of certain state owned real property located in Dade County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Dodge County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Dougherty County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1376/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35983","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399515,"bill_number":"HR1377","title":"United States Supreme Court; ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission; oppose","description":"A RESOLUTION opposing the United States Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission concerning corporate campaign spending and urging Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1377/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35984","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399517,"bill_number":"HR1378","title":"Sales and use tax; motor fuel tax; jet fuel and aviation gasoline allocated to maintaining public-use airports; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that funds derived from sales and use and motor fuel taxes with respect to jet fuel and aviation gasoline shall be allocated for activities incident to providing and maintaining an adequate system of public-use airports in this state; to authorize the General Assembly to specify and direct the use of such funds by general law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1378/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/35985","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399520,"bill_number":"HR1379","title":"Camden County High School wrestling team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Camden County High School wrestling team on their Class AAAAA State Championship and inviting the entire team and their coaches to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1379/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36022","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399525,"bill_number":"HR1380","title":"Spillers, Gary; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gary Spillers and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1380/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36023","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399527,"bill_number":"HR1381","title":"Sizemore, Robert Clayton; condolences; invite family to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Game Warden Robert Clayton Sizemore and inviting Mark Williams, Rick Sellers, Darryl Sizemore, Lisa Sizemore, and Becca Sizemore to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1381/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36024","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399529,"bill_number":"HR1382","title":"Byeok, Mr. Song; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Song Byeok and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1382/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36025","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399532,"bill_number":"HR1383","title":"Children's Advocacy Centers Day; Feb. 15, 2012; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia and recognizing February 15, 2012, as Children's Advocacy Centers Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1383/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36026","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399534,"bill_number":"HR1384","title":"Milledgeville Day; Feb. 15, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 15, 2012, as Milledgeville Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1384/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36027","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399536,"bill_number":"HR1385","title":"Painter, Sharon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sharon Painter for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1385/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36028","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399543,"bill_number":"HR1386","title":"Ogburn, Chrystal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Crystal Ogburn for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1386/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36029","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399547,"bill_number":"HR1387","title":"Parker, Shelia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shelia Parker for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1387/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36030","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399548,"bill_number":"HR1388","title":"Veinert-Massey; Svetlana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Svetlana Veinert-Massey for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1388/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36031","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399549,"bill_number":"HR1389","title":"Wilson, Terrence; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Terrence Wilson for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1389/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36032","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399551,"bill_number":"HR1390","title":"Nelson, Deborah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Deborah Nelson for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1390/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36033","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399558,"bill_number":"HR1391","title":"Razooly, Claudia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Claudia Razooly for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1391/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36034","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399559,"bill_number":"HR1392","title":"Yeh, Ru Yea (Alice); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ru Yea (Alice) Yeh for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1392/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36035","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399561,"bill_number":"HR1393","title":"Hutson, Yolanda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Yolanda Hutson for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1393/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36036","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399565,"bill_number":"HR1394","title":"Jackson, Valerie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Valerie Jackson for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1394/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36037","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399566,"bill_number":"HR1395","title":"Burnett, Cheyanne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cheyanne Burnett for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1395/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36038","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399567,"bill_number":"HR1396","title":"Filpo, Ana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ana Filpo for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1396/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36039","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399575,"bill_number":"HR1397","title":"Canup, Christine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Christine Canup for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1397/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36040","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399578,"bill_number":"HR1398","title":"Asberry, Brittney; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brittney Asberry for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1398/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36041","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399580,"bill_number":"HR1399","title":"Walker, Timothy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Timothy Walker for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1399/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36042","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399583,"bill_number":"HR1400","title":"Boyd, Clara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clara Boyd for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1400/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36043","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399587,"bill_number":"HR1401","title":"Hunt, Devontae; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Devontae Hunt for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1401/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36044","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399589,"bill_number":"HR1402","title":"Elison, Alonzo; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alonzo Elison for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1402/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36045","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399590,"bill_number":"HR1403","title":"Jeanty, Shania; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shania Jeanty for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1403/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36046","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399598,"bill_number":"HR1404","title":"Hernandez, Stephanie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stephanie Hernandez for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1404/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36047","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399599,"bill_number":"HR1405","title":"Taylor, Catherine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Catherine Taylor for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1405/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36048","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399603,"bill_number":"HR1406","title":"Stanley, Ellean; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ellean Stanley for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1406/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36049","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":399609,"bill_number":"HR1408","title":"Rose, Sandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sandra Rose for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1408/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36051","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":400421,"bill_number":"SR940","title":"Bail, Mrs. Lauren; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Lauren Bail, a Pickens High School 2012 STAR Teacher finalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR940/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36192","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400422,"bill_number":"SR939","title":"Martin, Mr. Rodney; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Rodney Martin, a Pickens High School 2012 STAR Teacher finalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR939/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36190","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":400433,"bill_number":"SR936","title":"Cook, Chandler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chandler Cook, a Pickens High School 2012 STAR Student finalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR936/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36218","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400437,"bill_number":"SR935","title":"Hancock, Erin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Erin Hancock, a Pickens High School 2012 STAR Student finalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR935/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36216","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":400444,"bill_number":"SR933","title":"Kreafle, Harrison; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Harrison Kreafle, a Pickens High School 2012 STAR Student finalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR933/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36224","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400448,"bill_number":"SR932","title":"O'Dell, Shannon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shannon O'Dell, a Pickens High School 2012 STAR Student finalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR932/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36223","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400450,"bill_number":"SR931","title":"Boyle, Mr. Kevin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Kevin Boyle, a Pickens High School 2012 STAR Teacher finalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR931/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36222","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400453,"bill_number":"SR930","title":"Jacobs, Mr. Kevin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Kevin Jacobs, a Pickens High School 2012 STAR Teacher finalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR930/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36220","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400458,"bill_number":"SR929","title":"Culbreth, Mrs. Gail; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Gail Culbreth, a Pickens High School 2012 STAR Teacher finalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR929/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36217","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400462,"bill_number":"SR928","title":"Cantrell, Mrs. Lynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Lynn Cantrell, a Pickens High School 2012 STAR Teacher finalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR928/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36214","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400464,"bill_number":"SR927","title":"Demarcus, Mrs. Saralyn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Saralyn Demarcus, a Pickens High School 2012 STAR Teacher finalist; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR927/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36212","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400468,"bill_number":"SR926","title":"Constitution; describe foreign and religious laws incompatible with laws and policy of the United States and State of Georgia -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to describe foreign and religious laws which are incompatible with the laws and policy of the United States and the State of Georgia; to provide for ways in which incompatible laws may not be applied or enforced; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR926/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36210","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400471,"bill_number":"SR925","title":"Traas, Julian R.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Julian R. Traas of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR925/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36208","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400473,"bill_number":"SR924","title":"McConnell, Mary Beth; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Mary Beth McConnell of Macon State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR924/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36206","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400478,"bill_number":"SR923","title":"Walters, Colleen; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Colleen Walters of Clayton State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR923/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36201","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400482,"bill_number":"SR922","title":"Kennell, Timothy I.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Timothy I. Kennell of North Georgia College and State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR922/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36126","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400484,"bill_number":"SR921","title":"Brown, Elisabeth Victoria; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Elisabeth Victoria Brown of Armstrong Atlantic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR921/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36199","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400489,"bill_number":"SR920","title":"Trice, Shavon; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Shavon Trice of Atlanta Metropolitan College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR920/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36198","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400492,"bill_number":"SR919","title":"Herrel, Kristin Theresa; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kristin Theresa Herrel of Georgia Institute of Technology on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR919/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36197","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400494,"bill_number":"SR918","title":"Whitaker, Amy Elizabeth; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Amy Elizabeth Whitaker of University of West Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR918/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36196","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400497,"bill_number":"SR917","title":"Oritz, Abraham; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Abraham Oritz of Georgia Highlands College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR917/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36195","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400502,"bill_number":"SR916","title":"Collins, Courtney Lynn; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Courtney Lynn Collins of Kennesaw State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR916/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36193","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400503,"bill_number":"SR915","title":"Hampton, Lakeisha Nashay; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Lakeisha Nashay Hampton of Fort Valley State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR915/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36191","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400507,"bill_number":"SR914","title":"Zemblowski, Sunni Ann; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Sunni Ann Zemblowski of Georgia Southwestern State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR914/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36189","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400511,"bill_number":"SR913","title":"Shaw, Kristin; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kristin Shaw of Georgia Health Sciences University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR913/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36188","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400514,"bill_number":"SR912","title":"Davis, Kelly; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kelly Davis of Valdosta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR912/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36187","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400516,"bill_number":"SR911","title":"Gober, Isaiah; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Isaiah Gober of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR911/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36185","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400523,"bill_number":"SR910","title":"Gober, Joshua; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Joshua Gober of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR910/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36183","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400524,"bill_number":"SR909","title":"Sellers, Matthew; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Matthew Sellers of The University of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR909/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36182","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400529,"bill_number":"SR908","title":"Bon, Nicholas R.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Nicholas R. Bon of Georgia Gwinnett College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR908/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36180","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400531,"bill_number":"SR907","title":"Sadowski, Hannah Blake Stute; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Hannah Blake Stute Sadowski of Georgia College and State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR907/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36133","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400534,"bill_number":"SR906","title":"Douglas, Faith; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Faith Douglas of Savannah State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR906/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36132","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400537,"bill_number":"SR905","title":"Jones, Laura M.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Laura M. Jones of East Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR905/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36131","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400541,"bill_number":"SR904","title":"Castaneda, Alma Guadalupe; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Alma Guadalupe Castaneda of Gainesville State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR904/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36130","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400544,"bill_number":"SR903","title":"Doss, Brenda N.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Brenda N. Doss of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR903/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36129","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400547,"bill_number":"SR902","title":"Whaley, Christopher; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Christopher Whaley of Dalton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR902/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36128","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400552,"bill_number":"SR901","title":"Carter, Jody E.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jody E. Carter of College of Coastal Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR901/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36127","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400554,"bill_number":"SR900","title":"Mincey, Katherine A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Katherine A. Mincey of Georgia Southern University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR900/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36136","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400561,"bill_number":"SR899","title":"Whatley, Kristan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kristan Whatley of Bainbridge College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR899/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36125","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400563,"bill_number":"SR898","title":"Mullis, Victoria; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Victoria Mullis of Middle Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR898/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36124","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":400622,"bill_number":"SR880","title":"Johnson, Allison Miller; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Allison Miller Johnson on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR880/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36091","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":400645,"bill_number":"HR1463","title":"Talbotton Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Talbotton Baptist Church on the occasion of its 183rd anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1463/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36175","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400647,"bill_number":"HR1462","title":"McCauley, Charlotte; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charlotte McCauley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1462/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36174","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":400654,"bill_number":"HR1460","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day; Feb. 29, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 29, 2012, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1460/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36172","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":400668,"bill_number":"HR1455","title":"Nat'l. Alumnae Assoc. of Spelman College-Atlanta Chapter Day; Feb. 17; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Atlanta Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College and recognizing February 17, 2012, as National Alumnae Association of Spelman College-Atlanta Chapter Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1455/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400675,"bill_number":"HR1454","title":"American Red Cross Month in Georgia; March, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the American Red Cross and proclaiming March, 2012, American Red Cross Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1454/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36165","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":400726,"bill_number":"HR1439","title":"Patrolman Donald J. Mander Memorial Underpass; City of Macon; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Patrolman Donald J. Mander and dedicating an underpass in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1439/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400729,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"Electric Utilities; consumers may elect not to use smart meters; Public Service Commission may create/regulate a surcharge for consumers who elect not to use smart meters","description":"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 the generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to provide that consumers may elect not to use smart meters; to provide that the Public Service Commission may create and regulate a surcharge for consumers who elect not to use smart meters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB459/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36215","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400733,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Government; modify provisions; verification requirements, procedures, and conditions for applicants for public benefits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to modify provisions relating to verification requirements, procedures, and conditions for applicants for public benefits; to modify the definition of a secure and verifiable document; to modify provisions relating to the Immigration Enforcement Review Board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB458/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36200","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400736,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Elections; provide all offices in this state shall be elected on a partisan basis; exceptions; referendums and procedures","description":"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 all offices in this state shall be elected on a partisan basis; to provide for exceptions; to provide for certain referendums and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB457/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36184","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400740,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change amount of dues required","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-7-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dues required of members of the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund and effect of failure to pay dues in a timely manner, so as to change the amount of dues required; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB456/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36186","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400742,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Assisted Living; authorize licensed personal care homes and community living arrangements to use certain terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions unlawful, so as to authorize licensed personal care homes and community living arrangements to use certain terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB455/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36181","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400747,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"Telecommunications; revise and update certain provisions; remove telegraph companies from jurisdiction of Public Service Commission","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 14 and Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to Secretary of State corporations and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as to revise and update certain provisions relating to telecommunications; to remove telegraph companies from the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission; to eliminate provisions relating to granting of certificates to persons engaged in construction or operation of telephone line, plant, or system as of February 1950; to eliminate certain provisions relating to telegraph service; to amend various other titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise cross-references for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB454/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36179","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400748,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"Georgia Composite Medical Board; provide for additional powers; enact the \"Georgia Pain Management Clinic Act\"; require licensure","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, so as to provide for additional powers of the Georgia Composite Medical Board relating to pain management; to enact the \"Georgia Pain Management Clinic Act\"; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to death investigations by coroners, so as to require coroners to report to the board when a death may be the result of medication administered or prescribed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB453/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36178","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400752,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Local Boards of Education; members; suspension and removal; revise provisions","description":"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 revise provisions relating to suspension and removal of local school board members under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB452/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36177","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400756,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"HOPE Scholarships; home study students; min. SAT or ACT score for purposes of eligibility; revise requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise requirements for home study students who earn a minimum SAT or ACT score for purposes of eligibility for a HOPE scholarship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB451/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36097","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400759,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Insurance; provide in event of dispute arising involving material not in English; the English version shall control the resolution of the dispute","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of insurance, so as to provide that in the event of a dispute or complaint arising involving material not in English, the English version of the material shall control the resolution of the dispute or complaint; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB450/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36096","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400763,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"DNA Analysis; provide for DNA analysis of persons arrested for felony offenses; time and procedure for withdrawal of blood samples; prov.","description":"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 DNA analysis of persons arrested for felony offenses; to change provisions relating to time and procedure for withdrawal of blood samples; to change provisions relating to expungement of profiles in the data bank; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB449/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36095","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400768,"bill_number":"HB1073","title":"Income tax credit; certain contributions to public schools; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of income taxes and exemptions, so as to provide for a tax credit for certain contributions to public schools; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1073/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36233","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400770,"bill_number":"HB1072","title":"Veterans Service Board; apply for certification for Georgia State War Veterans' Home to participate in medicare and Medicaid programs; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to war veterans homes, so as to require the Veterans Service Board to apply for certification for the Georgia State War Veterans' Home to participate in the medicare and Medicaid programs; to provide for payment to the Department of Veterans Service from third-party payers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1072/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36232","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400774,"bill_number":"HB1071","title":"Excise tax; certain tobacco products; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco products, so as to change certain provisions relating to the excise tax on certain tobacco products; to provide for a definition; to establish the rate of tax on certain tobacco products; to establish the retail selling price before the addition of certain taxes; to provide for annual renewal of tobacco dealer license; to provide for exemptions from certain taxes; to authorize the collection and payment on the first taxable transaction; to change certain provisions regarding civil and criminal penalties; to amend Code Section 50-13-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to administrative procedure, so as to revise a definition to include hearings related to tobacco within its meaning; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1071/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36231","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400779,"bill_number":"HB1070","title":"Brantley County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Brantley County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $15,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $30,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1070/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36230","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400780,"bill_number":"HB1069","title":"Pharmacists and pharmacies; revise definition of security paper","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to revise the definition of \"security paper\"; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1069/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36228","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400782,"bill_number":"HB1068","title":"Prescription drugs; reference product license holder shall have immunity from liability from claims for loss from use of biosimilar biological products; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prescription drugs, so as to provide that a reference product license holder shall have immunity from liability from claims for loss arising from the use of a biosimilar biological product; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1068/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36227","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400788,"bill_number":"HB1067","title":"Portable electronics insurance; issuance and regulation of limited licenses to sell; provide for comprehensive revision of provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-23-12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the limited licenses for insurance agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjustors, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding the issuance and regulation of limited licenses to sell portable electronics insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1067/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36226","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400789,"bill_number":"HB1066","title":"Alcoholic beverages; licenses; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to change certain provisions relating to alcoholic beverage licenses; to provide for staggered renewal dates for certain licenses; to revise certain provisions relating to sales of alcoholic beverages near churches, school buildings, and other sites; to declare certain distilled spirits to be contraband if not acquired from certain licensees; to establish an annual occupational license tax upon special event applicants; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1066/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36205","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400793,"bill_number":"HB1065","title":"Alcoholic beverages; tax payment and reporting by licensees; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to change certain provisions relating to tax payment and reporting by licensees; to provide a date by which taxes must be paid for distilled spirits sold by the package or disposed of by wholesale dealers; to provide for electronic record keeping; to declare certain distilled spirits to be contraband; to change certain provisions relating to authorization of the levy of tax on the sale of distilled spirits by the package and imposition of tax by both counties and municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1065/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36204","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400798,"bill_number":"HB1064","title":"Conservation and Natural Resources; occupying live-aboards; repeal provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-288 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to activities and structures considered to be contrary to the public interest for purposes of issuing permits allowing alteration of coastal marshlands, so as to repeal the provision related to occupying live-aboards; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1064/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36151","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400801,"bill_number":"HB1063","title":"Troup County Airport Authority; change membership of authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to create and establish the Troup County Airport Authority,\" approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3387), so as to change the membership of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1063/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36150","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400805,"bill_number":"HB1062","title":"Taxation; actuarial investigation and legislative procedures for review and perfection of all bills proposing tax exemptions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administration and enforcement of taxation, so as to provide for an actuarial investigation and a legislative procedure for review and perfection of all bills proposing tax exemptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1062/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36149","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400809,"bill_number":"HB1061","title":"Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to insurance, so as to provide for a short title and findings; to require health plans to provide coverage for hearing aids for certain individuals; to provide for the frequency of replacement of hearing aids; to provide for coverage of services and supplies; to provide options for higher priced devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1061/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36148","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400811,"bill_number":"HB1060","title":"Burke County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5156), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1060/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36147","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400815,"bill_number":"HB1059","title":"Burke County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 April 18, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3986), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1059/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36146","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400819,"bill_number":"HB1058","title":"Eminent domain; ownership of property seized to mitigate blight may be transferred within 20 years of condemnation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 22-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nature of right of eminent domain and property to be put to public use, so as to provide that the ownership of property seized to mitigate blight may be transferred within 20 years of the initial condemnation; to provide that the zoning of such property cannot be changed to a more intense use for a period of one year following condemnation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1058/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36145","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400820,"bill_number":"HB1057","title":"Jenkins County; board of education; revise districts","description":"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 April 11, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3944), and by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4584), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1057/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36144","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400825,"bill_number":"HB1056","title":"Ad valorem taxation; motor vehicles; clarify application to be consistent with federal provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles, so as to clarify the application of ad valorem taxation provisions consistent with the federal provisions in the Service Members Civil Relief Act; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1056/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36143","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400827,"bill_number":"HB1055","title":"Sales and use tax; aircraft used for spraying agricultural crops; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to provide for an exemption with respect to aircraft used for spraying agricultural crops; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1055/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36142","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400832,"bill_number":"HB1054","title":"Sales and use tax; deductions or refund amounts charged off private label credit card or dealer credit programs; provide requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, collection, and assessment of sales and use taxes, so as to provide requirements and procedures for deductions or refunds as to amounts to be charged off of private label credit card or dealer credit programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1054/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36141","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400835,"bill_number":"HB1053","title":"Sales and use tax; exemptions for certain items on specified dates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for sales tax exemptions for certain items on specified dates; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1053/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36140","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400839,"bill_number":"HB1052","title":"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965; reconstitute board of directors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the \"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965,\" approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to reconstitute the board of directors; to provide for staggered terms for board members; provide for a limit on re-appointment of board members; to provide for a method for nonparticipating counties to join the Authority; to prohibit the Authority from entering into certain transactions; to provide for a suspension of restrictions on the use of sales and use tax proceeds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Disagrees Senate Amend/Sub","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1052/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36139","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400840,"bill_number":"HB1051","title":"Public transit authorities; suspension of restrictions on use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes; repeal provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, so as to repeal provisions relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to repeal provisions relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-05-07","last_action":"Veto V6","last_action_date":"2012-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1051/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36138","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400847,"bill_number":"HB1050","title":"Georgia Tourism Development Act; Department of Community Affairs; refund sales tax for tourism attractions; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Tourism Development Act, so as to revise certain definitions; to authorize the commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs to authorize sales tax refunds for tourism attractions; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for the commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations; to amend Code Section 36-82-61 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding revenue bonds, so as to allow local governments to issue revenue bonds in support of tourism attractions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1050/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36137","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400850,"bill_number":"HB1049","title":"Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977; change applicability and requirements; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977,\" so as to change its applicability and requirements; to change certain definitions; to correct certain cross-references; to require that Voice over Internet Protocol service suppliers register certain information with the director of emergency management; to require that such information be updated; to provide for notices of delinquency to be sent by the director under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1049/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36135","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400853,"bill_number":"HB1048","title":"Civil practice; who may serve process; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to process, so as to change provisions relating to who may serve process; to amend Code Section 15-6-77 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees collected by superior court clerks, so as to provide for filing fees for applications for certified process servers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1048/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36134","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400855,"bill_number":"HB1047","title":"Property; showing of fair market value to obtain judgment on deed to secure debt or mortgage prior to foreclosure; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44, relating to foreclosure, so as to provide for a showing of a property's fair market value in order to obtain a judgment on a deed to secure debt or mortgage prior to a foreclosure and sale under power; to provide for fair market value to be used as the opening bid in sales under power when a money judgment has been obtained prior to foreclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1047/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36108","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400862,"bill_number":"HB1046","title":"Crimes and offenses; discharging gun or pistol near public highway or street; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public highway or street; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1046/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36107","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400863,"bill_number":"HB1045","title":"Education; athletic coaches; complete sports safety course prior to service; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide that each person employed by a public school system in this state who renders service as an athletic coach shall successfully complete a sports safety course prior to serving as an athletic coach; to provide for the requirements of such courses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1045/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36106","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400866,"bill_number":"HB1044","title":"Special license plates; supporting nurses in Georgia and nursing profession; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting certain beneficial projects and supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, so as to provide for a special license plate for supporting nurses in Georgia and the nursing profession; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1044/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36105","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400870,"bill_number":"HB1043","title":"Animals; importation of white-tailed deer from other states to this state for breeding purposes; provide regulation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to prevention and control of disease in livestock, so as to provide for regulation of importation of white-tailed deer from other states into this state for breeding purposes; to define certain terms; to provide for deer breeding permits; to provide for terms and conditions; to regulate deer breeders and deer breeding facilities; to prohibit certain acts; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wild animals, so as to change certain provisions relating to importation restrictions relative to live cervids and prohibitions on possession of cervid carcasses and to change certain provisions relating to wild animal licenses and permits generally; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1043/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36104","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400872,"bill_number":"HB1042","title":"Property; mortgage holder must file deeds under power after foreclosure sale; amend time","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-14-160 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the recording of foreclosure and deed under power documents, so as to amend the time in which a mortgage holder must file deeds under power after a foreclosure sale; to provide for a cause of action for failure to file a deed under power after a foreclosure sale; to provide for jurisdiction; to provide for presumed damages and a maximum recovery amount; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1042/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36103","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400876,"bill_number":"HB1041","title":"Bartow County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Bartow County, approved March 30, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4915), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3999), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1041/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36102","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400880,"bill_number":"HB1040","title":"Glascock County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Glascock County, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3725), 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 method of election; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1040/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36101","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400881,"bill_number":"HB1039","title":"Montgomery County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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, 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 submission of this Act pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1039/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400884,"bill_number":"HB1038","title":"Madison County; Board of Commissioners; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Madison County, approved March 27, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2667), as amended, 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 method of election; to provide for renumbering of certain districts; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1038/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36099","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400885,"bill_number":"HB1037","title":"Madison County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"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, 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1037/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36098","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401241,"bill_number":"SR970","title":"Ramsey, Alice McKnight; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alice McKnight Ramsey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR970/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36317","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401242,"bill_number":"SR969","title":"Turkish American Day; recognize February 21, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2012, as Turkish American Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR969/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36302","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401243,"bill_number":"SR968","title":"11th Annual Clergy Day; recognize March 5, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of members of the clergy in Georgia and recognizing March 5, 2012, as the 11th annual Clergy Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR968/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36294","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401244,"bill_number":"SR967","title":"Engineers Week; recognize February 19-25, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19 to February 25, 2012, as Engineers Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR967/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36285","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401246,"bill_number":"SR966","title":"Macon Day; observe February 29, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION welcoming citizens and public officials from Macon and Bibb County and observing February 29, 2012, as Macon Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR966/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36281","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401247,"bill_number":"SR965","title":"Tattnall Square Academy Trojans Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Tattnall Square Academy Trojans football team on their GISA AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR965/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36259","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401248,"bill_number":"SR964","title":"Harmon, Mrs. Jeanette Moss; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Jeanette Moss Harmon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR964/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36257","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401249,"bill_number":"SR963","title":"Tai, Stellan Erik; celebrate birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Stellan Erik Tai; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR963/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36256","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401251,"bill_number":"SR962","title":"Whitehurst, Hunter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hunter Whitehurst; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR962/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36255","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401252,"bill_number":"SR961","title":"Sowell, Carson Joseph; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carson Joseph Sowell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR961/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36254","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401253,"bill_number":"SR960","title":"Million, Smith Brian; celebrate birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Smith Brian Million; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR960/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36253","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401254,"bill_number":"SR959","title":"Bowen, Morgan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Morgan Bowen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR959/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36252","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401255,"bill_number":"SR958","title":"Georgia Guard Soldiers and Airmen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Georgia Guard soldiers and airmen and others who have fallen during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR958/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36248","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401257,"bill_number":"SR957","title":"Hope, Shane; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending School Resource Officer Shane Hope; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR957/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36246","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401258,"bill_number":"SR956","title":"SRO Mark Hopper; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending SRO Mark Hopper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR956/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36245","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401259,"bill_number":"SR955","title":"Trooper First Class Thomas Kustra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trooper First Class Thomas Kustra; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR955/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36244","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401260,"bill_number":"SR954","title":"Alaina, Lauren; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending American Idol's Lauren Alaina; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR954/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36243","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401262,"bill_number":"SR953","title":"Ellis, Ms. Inez Wilder Wheeler; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Inez Wilder Wheeler Ellis on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR953/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36242","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401263,"bill_number":"SR952","title":"Woodstock High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Woodstock High School for being named an Advanced Placement Honor School and an AP STEM Achievement School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR952/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36240","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401264,"bill_number":"SR951","title":"Etowah High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Etowah High School for being named an Advanced Placement Honor School and an AP STEM Achievement School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR951/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36239","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401265,"bill_number":"SR950","title":"Cherokee High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cherokee High School for being named an Advanced Placement Honor School and an AP STEM Achievement School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR950/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36238","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401266,"bill_number":"SR949","title":"Creekview High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Creekview High School for being named an Advanced Placement Honor School and an AP STEM Achievement School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR949/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36237","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401268,"bill_number":"SR948","title":"Cheeley, Selma Medlock; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Selma Medlock Cheeley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR948/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36236","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401269,"bill_number":"HR1519","title":"Joint Early Learning Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Early Learning Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1519/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36336","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401270,"bill_number":"HR1518","title":"Doss, Brenda N.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Brenda N. Doss of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1518/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36316","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401271,"bill_number":"HR1517","title":"Mullis, Victoria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Victoria Mullis of Middle Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1517/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36315","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401274,"bill_number":"HR1516","title":"Kennell, Timothy I.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Timothy I. Kennell of North Georgia College and State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1516/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36314","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401275,"bill_number":"HR1515","title":"Douglas, Faith; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Faith Douglas of Savannah State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1515/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36313","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401276,"bill_number":"HR1514","title":"Braswell, Mary Ester; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Mary Esther Braswell of South Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1514/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36312","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401277,"bill_number":"HR1513","title":"Gober, Joshua; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Joshua Gober of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1513/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36311","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401279,"bill_number":"HR1512","title":"Gober, Isaiah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Isaiah Gober of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1512/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36310","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401280,"bill_number":"HR1511","title":"Sellers, Matthew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Matthew Sellers of The University of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1511/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36309","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401281,"bill_number":"HR1510","title":"Whaley, Christopher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Christopher Whaley of Dalton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1510/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36308","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401282,"bill_number":"HR1509","title":"Herbert, Heather Erin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Heather Erin Herbert of Darton College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1509/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36307","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401283,"bill_number":"HR1508","title":"Henderson, Heyley Nicole; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Heyley Nicole Henderson of Columbus State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1508/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36306","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401285,"bill_number":"HR1507","title":"Carter, Jody E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jody E. Carter of College of Coastal Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1507/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36305","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401286,"bill_number":"HR1506","title":"Walters, Colleen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Colleen Walters of Clayton State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1506/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36304","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401287,"bill_number":"HR1505","title":"Whatley, Kristan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kristan Whatley of Bainbridge College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1505/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36303","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401288,"bill_number":"HR1504","title":"Jones, Laura M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Laura M. Jones of East Georgia College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1504/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36301","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401290,"bill_number":"HR1503","title":"Jeffords, Stephanie Grace; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Stephanie Grace Jeffords of Waycross College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1503/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36300","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401291,"bill_number":"HR1502","title":"Hendricks, Skylar R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Skylar R. Hendricks of Augusta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1502/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36299","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401292,"bill_number":"HR1501","title":"Trice, Shavon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Shavon Trice of Atlanta Metropolitan College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1501/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36298","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401293,"bill_number":"HR1500","title":"Brown, Elisabeth Victoria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Elisabeth Victoria Brown of Armstrong Atlantic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1500/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36297","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401294,"bill_number":"HR1499","title":"Little, James Gardner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar James Gardner Little of Albany State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1499/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36296","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401296,"bill_number":"HR1498","title":"Sadowski, Hannah Blake Stute; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Hannah Blake Stute Sadowski of Georgia College and State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1498/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36295","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401297,"bill_number":"HR1497","title":"Bon, Nicholas R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Nicholas R. Bon of Georgia Gwinnett College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1497/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36293","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401298,"bill_number":"HR1496","title":"Ailion, Alyssa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Alyssa Ailion of Georgia State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1496/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36292","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401299,"bill_number":"HR1495","title":"Brooks, Jenny Lea R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jenny Lea R. Brooks of Gordon College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1495/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36291","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401301,"bill_number":"HR1494","title":"McConnell, Mary Beth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Mary Beth McConnell of Macon State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1494/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36290","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401302,"bill_number":"HR1493","title":"Mincey, Katherine A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Katherine A. Mincey of Georgia Southern University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1493/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36289","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401303,"bill_number":"HR1492","title":"Collins, Lynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Courtney Lynn Collins of Kennesaw State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1492/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36288","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401304,"bill_number":"HR1491","title":"Davis, Kelly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kelly Davis of Valdosta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1491/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36287","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401305,"bill_number":"HR1490","title":"Whitaker, Amy Elizabeth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Amy Elizabeth Whitaker of University of West Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1490/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36286","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401308,"bill_number":"HR1489","title":"Traas, Julian R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Julian R. Traas of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1489/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36284","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401309,"bill_number":"HR1488","title":"Zemblowski, Sunni Ann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Sunni Ann Zemblowski of Georgia Southwestern State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1488/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36283","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401310,"bill_number":"HR1487","title":"Hampton, Lakeisha Nashay; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Lakeisha Nashay Hampton of Fort Valley State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1487/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36282","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401311,"bill_number":"HR1486","title":"Shaw, Kristin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kristin Shaw of Georgia Health Sciences University on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1486/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36280","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401313,"bill_number":"HR1485","title":"Ortiz, Abraham; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Abraham Ortiz of Georgia Highlands College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1485/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36279","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401314,"bill_number":"HR1484","title":"Castaneda, Alma Guadalupe; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Alma Guadalupe Castaneda of Gainesville State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1484/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36278","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401315,"bill_number":"HR1483","title":"Herrel, Kristin Theresa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kristin Theresa Herrel of Georgia Institute of Technology on Academic Recognition Day for 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1483/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36277","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401316,"bill_number":"HR1482","title":"West, Victor Herbert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Victor Herbert West; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1482/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36276","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401318,"bill_number":"HR1481","title":"Whitfield, Jonathan Ransom; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan Ransom Whitfield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1481/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36275","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401319,"bill_number":"HR1480","title":"Kauffmann, James Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Thomas Kauffmann; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1480/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36274","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401320,"bill_number":"HR1479","title":"Brady, Charles Nilsson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Nilsson Brady; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1479/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36273","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401321,"bill_number":"HR1478","title":"Dunaway, William David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William David Dunaway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1478/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36272","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401322,"bill_number":"HR1477","title":"Masiarczyk, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Masiarczyk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1477/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36271","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401324,"bill_number":"HR1476","title":"Tankersley, Mr. Cliff; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Cliff Tankersley on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1476/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36270","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401325,"bill_number":"HR1475","title":"Maddox, Honorable Gene; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Gene Maddox on the occasion of his retirement from the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1475/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36269","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401326,"bill_number":"HR1474","title":"Sloan, Holly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Holly Sloan, Fannin County School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1474/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36268","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401327,"bill_number":"HR1473","title":"Gilmer High School robotics team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Gilmer High School robotics team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1473/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36267","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401329,"bill_number":"HR1472","title":"Weaver, Beverly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Beverly Weaver on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1472/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36266","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401330,"bill_number":"HR1471","title":"Peek's Chapel Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Peek's Chapel Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1471/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36265","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401331,"bill_number":"HR1470","title":"Miss Suwanee pageant; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Miss Suwanee pageant and past and present winners; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1470/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36264","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401332,"bill_number":"HR1469","title":"Tattnall Square Academy Trojans football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Tattnall Square Academy Trojans football team on their GISA AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1469/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36263","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401333,"bill_number":"HR1468","title":"Turkish American Day; Feb. 21, 2012; recognize & invite representatives to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2012, as Turkish American Day at the capitol and inviting the representatives of the Turkish American community and the Istanbul Center to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1468/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36262","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401335,"bill_number":"HR1467","title":"Macon Day; Feb. 29, 2012; recognize and invite public officials to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 29, 2012, as Macon Day at the state capitol and inviting citizens and public officials from Macon and Bibb County to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1467/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36261","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401336,"bill_number":"HR1466","title":"Kingdom of Denmark; commend and invite representatives to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Kingdom of Denmark and inviting Ambassador Peter Taksøe-Jensen, Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith, and Trade Commissioner Carsten Rosendahl to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1466/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36260","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401337,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Public Health Dept.; provide for a disposal method for septage from an on-site sewage management system","description":"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 provide for a disposal method for septage from an on-site sewage management system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB467/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36258","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401338,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"Mortgage, Liens, Security; provide for lenders to give notice to contractors; construction loan is nearing default; definitions; procedures","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to provide for lenders to give notice to contractors when a construction loan is nearing default; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB466/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36251","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401341,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"Crimes and Offenses; increase the punishment for aggravated assault upon a nurse while engaged in his or her official duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assault and battery, so as to increase the punishment for aggravated assault, battery, and aggravated battery upon a nurse while he or she is engaged in or on account of his or her official duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB465/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36250","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401342,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"Fish and Fishing; limit the number of commercial crabbing licenses issued","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crabs, so as to limit the number of commercial crabbing licenses issued; to provide for the requirement of a court document when transferring a commercial crabbing licenses upon a death; to provide for the sale of commercial crabbing licenses in certain instances; to provide for specific penalties for the unlawful taking of crabs from the traps of another; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB464/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36249","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401343,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Transportation Dept.; procedures for design-build contracts; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-2-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures for design-build contracts with the Department of Transportation, so as to remove the requirement that the department accept the lowest bid in proposals for design-build projects; to provide for the percentage of design-build projects the department may award; to remove certain limitations on the percentage of design-build contracts the department may award; to remove certain reporting requirements of the department related to design-build proposal awards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB463/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36247","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401344,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"Board of Elections and Registration of Rockdale County; revise procedures; appointment of the at-large member","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Elections and Registration of Rockdale County, approved March 29, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3929), so as to revise procedures relating to appointment of the at-large member; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB462/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36241","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401346,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Criminal Procedure; provide convicted person sentenced to probation shall have probated sentence demarcated on driver's license for length of sentence","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-10-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the fixing of sentence, suspension or probation of sentence, change in sentence, eligibility for parole, prohibited modifications, and exceptions, so as to provide that any convicted person who is sentenced to probation shall have such probated sentence demarcated on his or her driver's license for the length of his or her sentence; to provide for procedure; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for license suspension under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB461/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36235","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401347,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Insurance; provide a religious exception; requirement that every health benefit policy provide coverage for contraceptives","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating generally to insurance, so as to provide a religious exception for the requirement that every health benefit policy in this state provide coverage for contraceptives; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB460/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36234","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401348,"bill_number":"HB1094","title":"Intangible tax; population brackets and census relative to commission on collection of taxes; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-6-73 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reports and distributions of intangible recording taxes, so as to change certain provisions relating to population brackets and the census relative to the commission on the collection of intangible recording taxes; provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1094/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36339","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401349,"bill_number":"HB1093","title":"Crimes and offenses; removal of shopping carts and required posting of Code section in stores and markets; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to change provisions relating to removal of shopping carts and the required posting of the Code section in stores and markets; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1093/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36338","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401350,"bill_number":"HB1092","title":"Stillmore, City of; staggered terms for members of city council; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Stillmore, approved April 10, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4316), so as to provide for staggered terms for members of the city council; to provide for the manner of election; to provide that the mayor and council shall appoint the city attorney and city clerk; to revise the duties of the mayor and council; to revise the amount of fines that may be imposed by the municipal court; to provide for the applicability of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. to municipal elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1092/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36337","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401352,"bill_number":"HB1091","title":"Pike County; School District ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"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 April 4, 1991 (Ga. Laws 1991, p. 3695), so as to increase the amount of the exemption from school district taxes for residents who are 65 and older; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1091/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36335","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401353,"bill_number":"HB1090","title":"Dekalb, City of; provide a charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of DeKalb in DeKalb County; to provide for a charter for the City of DeKalb; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, and districts relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1090/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36334","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401354,"bill_number":"HB1089","title":"Local government; zoning proposal review procedures; repeal section and reserve","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal and reserve Chapter 67 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning proposal review procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1089/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36333","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401355,"bill_number":"HB1088","title":"Colquitt County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relating to the Board of Education of Colquitt County, approved March 12, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2582), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3684), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1088/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36332","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401357,"bill_number":"HB1087","title":"Colquitt County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act re-creating the Board of Commissioners of Colquitt County, approved March 24, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3078), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3691), 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 for the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1087/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36331","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401358,"bill_number":"HB1086","title":"Labor and industrial relations; mandatory immunizations or vaccinations by employers under certain circumstances; prohibit","description":"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 applicable to labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit mandatory immunizations or vaccination by employers under certain circumstances; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1086/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36330","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401359,"bill_number":"HB1085","title":"Budget commission; counties having population of 300,000 or more according to census; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing for a budget commission in counties having a population of 300,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1950 or any future such census, approved March 2, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2815), as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1085/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36329","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401360,"bill_number":"HB1084","title":"Cook County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5621), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1084/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36328","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401361,"bill_number":"HB1083","title":"Cook County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5615), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1083/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36327","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401363,"bill_number":"HB1082","title":"Cook County Magistrate Court; future elections for chief magistrate shall be nonpartisan elections; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Cook County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1082/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36326","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401364,"bill_number":"HB1081","title":"Georgia Emergency Management Agency; licensing of nongovernmental rescue organizations, groups, teams, search and rescue dog teams; eliminate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 34, 38, 45, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to labor and industrial relations, to the military, emergency management, and veterans affairs, to public officers and employees, and to state government, respectively, so as to eliminate the licensing of nongovernmental rescue organizations, groups, teams, search and rescue dog teams, and individuals by the director of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency; to revise certain definitions; to change certain provisions relating to applications for indemnification; to revise certain provisions relating to state flags to honor service of deceased; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1081/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36325","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401365,"bill_number":"HB1080","title":"Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977; eliminate Advisory Committee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Georgia Emergency Telephone Number 9-1-1 Service Act of 1977,\" so as to eliminate the 9-1-1 Advisory Committee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1080/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36324","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401366,"bill_number":"HB1079","title":"Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act; charitable contributions made shall not be deemed fraudulent when received in good faith; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act,\" so as to define certain terms; to provide that a charitable contribution made to a charitable organization shall not be deemed a fraudulent transfer where the charitable organization receives such contribution in good faith; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1079/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36323","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401368,"bill_number":"HB1078","title":"Courts; orders of delinquency for children who are victims of sexual abuse or sexual trafficking; provide for modification","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commencement and conduct of juvenile proceedings in courts, so as to provide for the modification of orders of delinquency for children who are victims of sexual abuse or sexual trafficking; to amend Part 8 of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to juvenile court records and hearings, so as to provide for the sealing of court records for children who are victims of sexual abuse or sexual trafficking; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1078/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36322","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401369,"bill_number":"HB1077","title":"Talbot County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Talbot County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4710), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 4, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4697), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1077/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36321","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401370,"bill_number":"HB1076","title":"Talbot County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a Board of Commissioners of Talbot County, approved February 16, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 291), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 4, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4692), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1076/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36320","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401371,"bill_number":"HB1075","title":"Long County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3964), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1075/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36319","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401372,"bill_number":"HB1074","title":"Long County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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), 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 for the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1074/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36318","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":402533,"bill_number":"SR971","title":"Gwinnett County Day; recognize February 22, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 22, 2012, as Gwinnett County Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR971/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36340","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403099,"bill_number":"HB1095","title":"Brooks County; board of commissioners; provide new districts","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved March 1, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3680), so as to provide for new commissioner districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for inclusions; to provide for a continuation in office; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice for preclearance; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1095/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36343","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403103,"bill_number":"HB1096","title":"Brooks County; board of education; provide new districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide for reapportionment of the board of education of Brooks County,\" approved March 5, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3717), so as to provide for new education districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for inclusions; to provide for a continuation in office; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice for preclearance; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1096/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36344","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403107,"bill_number":"HB1097","title":"City of Emerson Community Improvement Districts Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in the City of Emerson; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purposes of said districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for boards to administer said districts; to provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; to provide for the boundaries of said districts; to provide for general obligation bonds, notes, and other obligations of said districts; to provide for construction; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., the \"Georgia Securities Act of 1973\" shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the board's bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for dissolutions; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1097/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36345","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403112,"bill_number":"HB1098","title":"Berrien County; Board of Commissioners; provide new districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Berrien County, approved February 28, 1887 (Ga. L. 1886-87, p. 664), 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 submission of this Act for approval under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1098/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36346","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403119,"bill_number":"HB1099","title":"Berrien County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4441), 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 submission of this Act for approval under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1099/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36347","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403123,"bill_number":"HB1100","title":"Berrien County; airport authority; increase membership of board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to establish an airport authority for Berrien County, approved March 20, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3873), so as to increase the membership of the board of such authority; to provide for terms of office for such additional members; to provide for a quorum; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1100/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36348","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403125,"bill_number":"HB1101","title":"Rabun County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Rabun County by the qualified electors of the Rabun County School District, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3430), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1101/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36349","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403132,"bill_number":"HB1102","title":"Georgia hazardous site reuse and redevelopment; 30 day grace period for buyers of qualifying property to seek limitation of liability; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia hazardous site reuse and redevelopment, so as to provide a 30 day grace period for buyers of qualifying property to seek a limitation of liability; to provide for automatic liability limitations to future recipients of qualified properties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1102/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36350","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403137,"bill_number":"HB1103","title":"Cobb County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3728), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for qualifications, compensation, and chairpersons and vice chairpersons; to provide for elections; to provide for terms; to provide for submissions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1103/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36351","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403141,"bill_number":"HB1104","title":"Sales and use tax; raffles conducted for certain nonprofit organizations; provide exemption","description":"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 an exemption for raffles conducted by certain nonprofit organizations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1104/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36352","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403148,"bill_number":"HB1105","title":"Ethics in Government Act; substantially revise; rename Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as the State Ethics Commission","description":"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 substantially revise the \"Ethics in Government Act\"; to rename the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as the State Ethics Commission; to change provisions relating to public officials' conduct and lobbyist disclosure; to change provisions relating to postemployment restrictions on public officers; to amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to conform certain cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1105/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36357","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403152,"bill_number":"HB1106","title":"Meriwether County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 - 1872, p. 230), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4805), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1106/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36358","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403157,"bill_number":"HB1107","title":"Meriwether County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to reconstitute the Meriwether County Board of Education,\" approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4611), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4795), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1107/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36359","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403159,"bill_number":"HB1108","title":"Monroe County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"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 districts from which members of such board are elected; to define certain terms; to provide for the submission of this Act for approval pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1108/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36360","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403166,"bill_number":"HB1109","title":"Monroe County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1109/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36361","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403172,"bill_number":"HB1110","title":"Health; penalties relative to owning or operating of unlicensed personal care homes; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to revise provisions relating to penalties relative to the owning or operating of unlicensed personal care homes; to authorize the Department of Community Health to provide for additional criminal offenses for background checks for owners and employees of personal care homes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1110/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36362","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403177,"bill_number":"HB1111","title":"Atkinson County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3791), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1111/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36363","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403181,"bill_number":"HB1112","title":"Atkinson County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Atkinson County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4771), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3797), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1112/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36364","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403186,"bill_number":"HB1113","title":"DeKalb County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of DeKalb County 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.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Tabled","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1113/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36365","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403190,"bill_number":"HB1114","title":"Homicide; offering to assist in commission of suicide; repeal certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to homicide, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding offering to assist in the commission of a suicide; to prohibit assisted suicide; to provide for definitions; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for certain reporting requirements with respect to being convicted of assisting in a suicide; to amend Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to torts, so as to provide for civil liability for wrongful death caused by assisted suicide; to provide for definitions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1114/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36366","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403193,"bill_number":"HB1115","title":"Public utilities and public transportation; telecommunications; revise and update certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 14 and Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to Secretary of State corporations and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as to revise and update certain provisions relating to telecommunications; to remove telegraph companies from the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission; to eliminate certain provisions relating to telegraph service; to amend various other titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise cross-references for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1115/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36367","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403202,"bill_number":"HB1116","title":"Abortion; prohibit performance of vasectomies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abortion, so as to make certain legislative findings; to prohibit the performance of vasectomies in Georgia; to provide for an exception; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1116/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36368","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403207,"bill_number":"HB1117","title":"Local government; approval of bonded debt by election; population brackets and the census; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-82-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections for approval of bonded debt, so as to change certain provisions relating to population brackets and the census; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-05-07","last_action":"Veto V7","last_action_date":"2012-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1117/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36369","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403211,"bill_number":"HB1118","title":"Trion, Town of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Trion; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the town; to provide for a governing authority of such town and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, 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 repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1118/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36370","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403217,"bill_number":"HB1119","title":"Atkinson County; Probate Court judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the Probate Court of Atkinson County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1119/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36385","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403224,"bill_number":"HB1120","title":"Atkinson County; chief magistrate judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate judge of Atkinson County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1120/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36387","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403228,"bill_number":"HB1121","title":"Coffee County; chief magistrate judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate judge of Coffee County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1121/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36389","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403230,"bill_number":"HB1122","title":"Flowery Branch, City of; establish corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Flowery Branch, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3404), as amended, so as to establish the corporate limits of the City of Flowery Branch; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1122/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36391","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403236,"bill_number":"HB1123","title":"Annexation; unincorporated islands; repeal Article 6","description":"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 repeal Article 6, relating to annexation of unincorporated islands; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1123/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36437","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403242,"bill_number":"HB1124","title":"Pharmacists and pharmacies; prescription biologic product and biosimilar product; define","description":"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 define prescription biologic product and prescription biosimilar product; to provide for substitutions; to provide for recording in the patient record; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1124/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36438","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403246,"bill_number":"HB1125","title":"The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights; recoupment pursuant to an audit under certain circumstances; limit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-4-118 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to \"The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights,\" so as to limit recoupment pursuant to an audit under certain circumstances; to require audit parameters to be equally applied to local and mail-order pharmacies; to provide for independent audits by the state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1125/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36441","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403251,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Rules of the Road; bicycles; single file on roadways not specially designated for the use of bicycles","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-294 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the riding of bicycles on roadways and bicycle paths, so as to provide for bicycles to be operated in single file on roadways not specially designated for the use of bicycles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB468/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36342","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403259,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Labor; provide provisions prohibiting mass picketing shall apply to certain private residences","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor organizations and labor relations, so as to provide that certain provisions prohibiting mass picketing shall apply to certain private residences; to provide for an action to enjoin unlawful mass picketing; to provide for punishment and penalties; to provide for injunctive relief; to provide for public policy concerning refusal or decision to withdraw from a labor union or employee organization; to amend Code Section 16-7-21, relating to criminal trespass, so as to provide for both criminal trespass and criminal conspiracy; to provide for punishment and fines; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB469/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36409","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403264,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Patient Self-Referral; revise the definition of \"rural area\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1B of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to patient self-referral, so as to revise the definition of \"rural area\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"Veto V 2","last_action_date":"2012-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB470/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36408","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403266,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Insurance; authorize Insurance Commissioner to establish coalition of other states; alternative policy approval process for comprehensive major medical policies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 29A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual health insurance coverage, so as to provide for legislative intent; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to establish a coalition of other states to adopt an alternative policy approval process for comprehensive major medical policies; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to approve policies for sale in Georgia that comply with such alternative approval process standards under certain circumstances; to provide a definition; to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to promulgate related rules and regulations; to provide for alternative dispute resolution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB471/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36406","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403272,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"\"Flexible Choices Act\"; provide exemption from insurance laws for certain physician arrangements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide an exemption from insurance laws for certain physician arrangements; to revise certain premium taxes; to provide the Commissioner of Insurance with certain duties and powers regarding comprehensive major medical plans; to provide that insurers may offer additional health improvement incentives; to provide for certain standards for preferred provider arrangements; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for certain income tax deductions for certain insurance premiums; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB472/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36397","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403279,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"License Plates; veterans awarded Purple Hearts; include persons still serving in the armed services","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-84 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of license plates to veterans awarded Purple Hearts, so as to include persons still serving in the armed services; to amend Code Section 48-5-478.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans awarded Purple Heart exempt from ad valorem taxes provided license plate issued under Code Section 40-2-84, so as to provide for a refund of ad valorem taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB473/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36390","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403283,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"'Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Act'; amend provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to amend provisions relating to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority; to reconstitute the board of directors; to provide for the governance of transit; to establish a Transit Governance Council and provide for membership; to provide for jurisdiction; to provide for a deadline to establish goals and missions for transit operators; to provide for required terms of any contractual agreement between the authority and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for the transfer of public transit services operations through contractual agreement by December 31, 2014; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB474/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36436","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403287,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Charity Care Organizations; establish; provide health care services to the uninsured in this state; definitions; tax credits for contributions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 31 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to establish charity care organizations to provide health care services to the uninsured in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for tax credits for contributions to charity care organizations; to provide for the amount, nature, limits, and procedures for such tax credits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB475/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36440","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403293,"bill_number":"HR1520","title":"Georgia students of Classical Conversations, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia students of Classical Conversations, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1520/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36341","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403298,"bill_number":"HR1521","title":"Charter schools; creation of alternate authorizers to approve establishment; authorize General Assembly - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the creation of alternate authorizers to approve the establishment of charter schools; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1521/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36371","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403301,"bill_number":"HR1522","title":"National Guard Day; Feb. 22, 2012; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2012, as National Guard Day at the capitol and inviting the Georgia National Guard to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1522/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36373","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403309,"bill_number":"HR1523","title":"Alaina, Lauren; American Idol; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending American Idol's Lauren Alaina and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1523/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36374","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403313,"bill_number":"HR1524","title":"Wesleyan College; commend and invite President Ruth Knox to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Wesleyan College and inviting President Ruth Knox to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1524/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36375","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403317,"bill_number":"HR1525","title":"Chattahoochee District; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Chattahoochee District on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2011 District of the Year and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1525/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36376","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403322,"bill_number":"HR1526","title":"Decatur County Forestry Unit; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Decatur County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2011 Southern Unit of the Year and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1526/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36377","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403327,"bill_number":"HR1527","title":"Coweta-Fayette-South Fulton County Forestry Unit; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coweta-Fayette-South Fulton County Forestry Unit, known as \"Coweta Forestry Unit\" on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2011 Northern Unit of the Year and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1527/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36378","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403334,"bill_number":"HR1529","title":"Georgia Guard soldiers and airmen; fallen; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Georgia Guard soldiers and airmen and others who have fallen during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1529/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36380","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403336,"bill_number":"HR1530","title":"Baldree, Rhianna Nicole; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rhianna Nicole Baldree, Peach County High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1530/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36381","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403340,"bill_number":"HR1531","title":"Roberts, Marie H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marie H. Roberts on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1531/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36382","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403350,"bill_number":"HR1532","title":"Hawkins, John Barrett \"J.B.\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Barrett \"J.B.\" Hawkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1532/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36383","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403354,"bill_number":"HR1533","title":"Gomez, Colonel Rainer G.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Rainer G. Gomez; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1533/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36384","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403360,"bill_number":"HR1534","title":"Coosa High School cheerleading squad; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coosa High School cheerleading squad on their exceptional performance in the 2011 GHSA Class AA State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1534/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36386","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403366,"bill_number":"HR1535","title":"Trion High School Cheerleading Squad; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Trion High School Cheerleading Squad on their GHSA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1535/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36388","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403370,"bill_number":"HR1536","title":"Roswell Rotary Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Roswell Rotary Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1536/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36392","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403373,"bill_number":"HR1537","title":"Lott, Charles A. \"Tripp\", III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles A. \"Tripp\" Lott III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1537/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36393","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403377,"bill_number":"HR1538","title":"Emanuel County; bicentennial; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emanuel County on its bicentennial; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1538/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36394","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403385,"bill_number":"HR1539","title":"A Bag's Life Day; Feb. 28, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2012, as \"A Bag's Life\" Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1539/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36396","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403389,"bill_number":"HR1540","title":"Young, Ambassador Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Andrew Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1540/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36399","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403395,"bill_number":"HR1541","title":"Waddy, Reverend Isaiah J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Isaiah J. Waddy on the occasion of his 30th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1541/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36400","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403400,"bill_number":"SR972","title":"Brown, Wylie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Wylie Brown, Lassiter High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR972/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36353","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403404,"bill_number":"SR973","title":"Wojtczak, Jennifer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Wojtczak, Pope High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR973/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36354","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403410,"bill_number":"SR974","title":"Layton, Susan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Susan Layton, Shiloh Hills Christian School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR974/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36355","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403414,"bill_number":"SR975","title":"Mulligan, Corry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corry Mulligan, Shiloh Hills Christian School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR975/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36356","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403420,"bill_number":"SR976","title":"Williams, Mike; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mike Williams, Dawson County High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR976/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36413","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403423,"bill_number":"SR977","title":"Shope, Grant Mitchell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Grant Mitchell Shope, Dawson County High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR977/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36414","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403430,"bill_number":"SR978","title":"Anthony, Ms. Madeleine Kiker; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and work of Ms. Madeleine Kiker Anthony; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR978/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36417","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403437,"bill_number":"SR979","title":"Senate Aging Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Aging Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR979/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36372","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403439,"bill_number":"SR980","title":"Little, Mrs. Mattie Ruth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Mattie Ruth Little on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR980/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36418","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403443,"bill_number":"SR981","title":"Carson, Ed; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ed Carson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR981/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36420","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403449,"bill_number":"SR982","title":"Cordele Judicial Circuit CFR Committees; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cordele Judicial Circuit CFR Committees; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR982/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36422","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403455,"bill_number":"SR983","title":"Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit CFR Committees; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit CFR Committees; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR983/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36423","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403458,"bill_number":"SR984","title":"Alapaha Judicial Circuit CFR Committees; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Alapaha Judicial Circuit CFR Committees; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR984/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36424","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403465,"bill_number":"SR985","title":"Atlanta's John Marshall Law School's Negotiation Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta's John Marshall Law School's negotiation team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR985/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36426","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403469,"bill_number":"SR986","title":"Elder, Rev. Jimmy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Jimmy Elder; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR986/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36428","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":403496,"bill_number":"SR991","title":"15th Annual Collard Green Festival; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 15th annual Collard Green Festival in Port Wentworth, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR991/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36401","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":403504,"bill_number":"SR993","title":"Moore, Sr., Charles H.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles H. Moore, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR993/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36403","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403508,"bill_number":"SR994","title":"Senate Broadband Availability Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Broadband Availability Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR994/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36395","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403513,"bill_number":"SR995","title":"Molinaro, Tyler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tyler Molinaro, Lassiter High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR995/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36404","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":403526,"bill_number":"SR997","title":"Williams, Alex; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alex Williams, Pope High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR997/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36410","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":403548,"bill_number":"SR1002","title":"Wang, Lisa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lisa Wang, Walton High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1002/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36412","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403553,"bill_number":"SR1003","title":"Morrison, Emily; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emily Morrison, Sprayberry High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1003/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36416","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403560,"bill_number":"SR1004","title":"Martin, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending David Martin, Sprayberry High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1004/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36421","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403562,"bill_number":"SR1005","title":"Rowell, Leighton Michelle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leighton Michelle Rowell, North Springs Charter High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1005/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36425","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403568,"bill_number":"SR1006","title":"Protos, Jacqueline; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jacqueline Protos, North Springs Charter High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1006/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36427","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403573,"bill_number":"SR1007","title":"Decatur County Forestry Unit; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Decatur County Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2011 Southern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1007/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36432","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403578,"bill_number":"SR1008","title":"Coweta-Fayette-South Fulton County Forestry Unit; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coweta-Fayette-South Fulton County Forestry Unit, known as \"Coweta Forestry Unit\" on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2011 Northern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1008/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36433","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403582,"bill_number":"SR1009","title":"Chattahoochee District; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Chattahoochee District on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2011 District of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1009/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36434","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":404475,"bill_number":"SR1029","title":"Schuette, Cameron; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cameron Schuette, Union County High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1029/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36507","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":404498,"bill_number":"SR1022","title":"Hadassah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hadassah on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1022/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36473","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404502,"bill_number":"SR1021","title":"Jones, Martin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Martin Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1021/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36456","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":404558,"bill_number":"HR1558","title":"McDeermond, Ryan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ryan McDeermond, the Apalachee High School and Barrow County Schools 2012 system-wide STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1558/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36490","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404566,"bill_number":"HR1557","title":"McNally, Meggan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Meggan McNally, the Barrow County Schools system-wide Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1557/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36489","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404570,"bill_number":"HR1556","title":"Giddens, Spencer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Spencer Giddens, Winder-Barrow High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1556/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36488","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404577,"bill_number":"HR1555","title":"Emanuel County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emanuel County on its bicentennial; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1555/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36487","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404580,"bill_number":"HR1554","title":"Smalls-Muldrow, Kenneth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kenneth Smalls-Muldrow; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1554/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36486","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404583,"bill_number":"HR1553","title":"Georgia Tech Cooperative Education Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Tech Cooperative Education Program on its 100th anniversary and for its Centennial Celebration during the 2012-2013 school year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1553/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36485","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404585,"bill_number":"HR1552","title":"Barkley, Johntavious; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Johntavious Barkley, Lamar County Comprehensive High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1552/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36484","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404590,"bill_number":"HR1551","title":"Turner, Scott; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Scott Turner, Lamar County Comprehensive High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1551/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36483","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404593,"bill_number":"HR1550","title":"Hall, Mary Elaine Philyaw; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Elaine Philyaw Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1550/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36482","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404598,"bill_number":"HR1549","title":"United Technologies Corporation Employee Scholar Day; Feb. 23, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending United Technologies Corporation and recognizing February 23, 2012, as United Technologies Corporation Employee Scholar Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1549/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36481","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404602,"bill_number":"HR1548","title":"Hedgpeth, Victor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Victor Hedgpeth, Peach County High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1548/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36480","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404605,"bill_number":"HR1547","title":"Tanner, Margaret; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Margaret Tanner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1547/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36479","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404613,"bill_number":"HR1546","title":"Pollard, Eddie; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Eddie Pollard for being selected as Georgia's 2011 National Distinguished Principal and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1546/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36478","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404617,"bill_number":"HR1545","title":"Hudson, Dr. Charles D.; condolences; invite family to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Charles D. Hudson and inviting the family of Dr. Charles D. Hudson to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1545/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36476","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404622,"bill_number":"HR1544","title":"2011 Georgia USGA Women's Golf Team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2011 Georgia USGA Women's Golf Team on winning the USGA Women's State Team Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1544/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36477","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404624,"bill_number":"HR1543","title":"House Study Commission on Subsidiary Corporation Condemnation for Electric Transmission Lines; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Subsidiary Corporation Condemnation for Electric Transmission Lines; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1543/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36455","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404628,"bill_number":"HR1542","title":"Deputy Richard Daniels Memorial Bridge; Twiggs County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy Richard Daniels and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1542/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36442","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404632,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"Education; provide authorization to operate by means of accreditation for nonpublic postsecondary institutions; certain requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-250.8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applications to operate or conduct postsecondary activities under the \"Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990,\" so as to provide for authorization to operate by means of accreditation for nonpublic postsecondary institutions that meet certain requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB478/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36493","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404635,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Baker County; board of elections and registration; reconstitute and change the composition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Baker County and provide for its powers and duties, approved May 6, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3716), so as to reconstitute and change the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of its members; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB477/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36449","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404638,"bill_number":"SB476","title":"\"Free Market Safety Net Act\"; provide for continuation of coverage and available policy options","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide a short title; to provide for legislative intent; to provide a definition; to provide for continuation of coverage and available policy options; to provide for the time period for conversion rights and available policy options; to provide for group conversion policies and rating methods; to prohibit certain rescissions of policies; to provide for certain renewal right and options; to provide for the continued coverage of certain dependents through age 26; to provide limitations on certain pre-existing condition policy provisions; to provide for the extended continuation of coverages beginning at age 55; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB476/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36443","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404643,"bill_number":"HB1149","title":"Physicians; administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses pursuant to vaccine protocol agreements; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, so as to authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses pursuant to vaccine protocol agreements with physicians; to provide for definitions; to provide requirements for the content of vaccine protocol agreements; to provide that a party to a vaccine protocol agreement shall not delegate his or her authority; to limit the number of vaccine protocol agreements into which a physician may enter at any one time; to prohibit certain entities from entering into vaccine protocol agreements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for applicability; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1149/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36503","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404648,"bill_number":"HB1148","title":"Haralson County; office of treasurer; abolish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of county treasurer of Haralson County; to repeal an Act entitled \"An Act to fix the salary of the Treasurer of Haralson County,\" approved August 16, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 258); to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1148/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36502","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404651,"bill_number":"HB1147","title":"HOPE scholarships and grants; Zell Miller Scholar; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise the definition of the term \"Zell Miller Scholar\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1147/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36500","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404659,"bill_number":"HB1146","title":"Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 34 and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations and social services, respectively, so as to create the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Industries for the Blind, so as to transfer the direction and supervision of such industries to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency; to provide for property and reserve funds of such industries; to provide for compensation of workers in such industries; to specifically reserve certain laws and amend various other provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to conform related cross-references; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1146/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36499","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404663,"bill_number":"HB1145","title":"Lamar County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 July 26, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 770), 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1145/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36498","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404666,"bill_number":"HB1144","title":"Lamar County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Lamar County Board of Education, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2710), as amended, particularly by an Act approved July 26, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 763), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1144/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36497","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404670,"bill_number":"HB1143","title":"Persons licensed to practice orthotics or prosthetics; continuing education requirements; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing education requirements for physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, so as to revise provisions relating to continuing education requirements for persons licensed to practice orthotics or prosthetics; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1143/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36496","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404674,"bill_number":"HB1142","title":"Gwinnett County Recorder's Court; clerk's compensation; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish for and in the County of Gwinnett a court to be known as the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended by an Act approved March 5, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3765), so as to change provisions relating to the clerk's compensation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1142/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36495","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404681,"bill_number":"HB1141","title":"Georgia Sheriffs' Cooperative Authority; create","description":"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 relative to sheriffs, so as to create the Georgia Sheriffs' Cooperative Authority as a body corporate and politic, an instrumentality of the state, and a public corporation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1141/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36494","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404684,"bill_number":"HB1140","title":"Ethics in government; definition of a lobbyist; change","description":"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 change the definition of a lobbyist; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1140/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36470","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404686,"bill_number":"HB1139","title":"Citizens' Redistricting Commission; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to apportionment of House of Representatives and Senate and qualifications of members, so as to create the Citizens' Redistricting Commission; to provide for its membership and its duties; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1139/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36469","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404691,"bill_number":"HB1138","title":"Elections; contributions; limit amount permitted by entities other than individuals","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maximum allowable contributions, so as to limit the amount of contributions permitted by entities other than individuals; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1138/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36468","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404694,"bill_number":"HB1137","title":"Restoration of licenses; certified driver improvement programs for purposes of completing certain probation requirements; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to restoration of licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, so as to require certified driver improvement programs for purposes of completing certain probation requirements; to amend Code Section 40-6-391 of the O.C.G.A. , relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, penalties, publication of notice of conviction for persons convicted for a second time, and endangering a child, so as to modify provisions relating to a clinical evaluation; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to instructors in driver training and operators of driver training schools, so as to modify provisions relating to definitions and exceptions to the operation of the chapter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1137/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36467","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404701,"bill_number":"HB1136","title":"Driving under the influence; clinical evaluation; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, penalties, publication of notice of conviction for persons convicted for a second time, and endangering a child, so as to modify provisions relating to a clinical evaluation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1136/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36466","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404705,"bill_number":"HB1135","title":"Restoration of licenses; certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restoration of licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, so as to require certified driver improvement programs for purposes of completing certain probation requirements; to modify provisions relating to certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1135/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36465","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404709,"bill_number":"HB1134","title":"Driver training instructors and schools; definitions and exceptions; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instructors in driver training and operators of driver training schools, so as to modify provisions relating to definitions and exceptions to the operation of the chapter; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1134/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36464","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404711,"bill_number":"HB1133","title":"Restoration of licenses; certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restoration of licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, so as to require certified driver improvement programs for purposes of completing certain probation requirements; to modify provisions relating to certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1133/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36463","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404714,"bill_number":"HB1132","title":"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; oversight by administrator of certain telemarketing practices; provide","description":"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 oversight by the administrator of certain telemarketing practices; to provide for definitions; to provide for conduct by telephone solicitors; to provide for class actions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1132/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36462","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404718,"bill_number":"HB1131","title":"Haralson County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act relative to the Board of Commissioners of Haralson County, approved August 24, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 247), as amended, 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 the submission of this Act pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1131/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36461","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404723,"bill_number":"HB1130","title":"Georgia State Board of Pharmacy; administratively attached to Department of Community Health; provide","description":"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 provide that the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy is administratively attached to the Department of Community Health; to authorize the board to employ an executive director; to provide for the powers and duties of such executive director; to revise provisions for purposes of continuity with respect to the authority of the board and the executive director; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1130/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36457","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404727,"bill_number":"HB1129","title":"Town of Braselton Community Improvement District; apply for, receive, administer, or utilize grants from federal, state, county or municipal governments under certain conditions; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Town of Braselton Community Improvement District, approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4100), so as to allow the district to apply for, receive, administer, or utilize grants from federal, state, county, or municipal governments or agencies or any other public sources under certain conditions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1129/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36453","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404731,"bill_number":"HB1128","title":"Education; leasing of certain public school property for the purpose of erecting telecommunication towers; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-600 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the leasing of public school property for private purposes authorized, so as to prohibit the leasing of certain public school property for the purpose of erecting telecommunications towers; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1128/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36452","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404733,"bill_number":"HB1127","title":"Mitchell County; Board of Education; change districts","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved April 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3667), 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 for submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1127/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36451","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404736,"bill_number":"HB1126","title":"Mitchell County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 April 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3676), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1126/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36450","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405784,"bill_number":"HB1150","title":"Wayne County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for election, terms of office, and qualifications of members; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for a contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1150/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36520","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405785,"bill_number":"HB1151","title":"Wayne County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"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, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for election, terms of office, and qualifications of members; to provide for nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for a contingent automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1151/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36521","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405787,"bill_number":"HB1152","title":"Lumpkin County; whether package sale of distilled spirits be permitted; provide advisory referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for an advisory referendum in Lumpkin County on the question of whether the package sale of distilled spirits should be permitted in the county; to provide for the ballot; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1152/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36522","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405790,"bill_number":"HB1153","title":"Business and occupation tax; infrastructure fee of $2.00 on purchase of any ticket for events where more than 2,000 tickets available for retail sale; impose","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to impose an infrastructure fee of $2.00 on the purchase of any ticket for events for which more than 2,000 tickets have been made available for retail sale; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1153/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36523","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405794,"bill_number":"HB1154","title":"Milton, City of; Public Buildings and Facilities Authority; authorize city councilmembers to be appointed","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the City of Milton Public Buildings and Facilities Authority, approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4264), so as to authorize city councilmembers to be appointed to the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1154/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36524","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405797,"bill_number":"HB1155","title":"HOPE scholarships and grants; Zell Miller Scholars at eligible public postsecondary institutions; limit number","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to limit the number of Zell Miller Scholars at eligible public postsecondary institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1155/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36525","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405800,"bill_number":"HB1156","title":"HOPE scholarships and grants; purposes of eligibility; add maximum annual household income requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to add a maximum annual household income requirement for purposes of eligibility for HOPE scholarships and grants; to provide for an annual determination; to provide for hardship waivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1156/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36526","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405803,"bill_number":"HB1157","title":"HOPE scholarships and grants; Zell Miller Scholar; revise definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise the definition of a Zell Miller Scholar; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1157/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36527","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405807,"bill_number":"HB1158","title":"Ben Hill County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the composition of the Board of Education of Ben Hill County, approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4435), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5169), 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 terms of office and manner of election; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1158/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36528","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405811,"bill_number":"HB1159","title":"Joint Study Commission on Education for Parents with Newborn Children; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to health, so as to provide for the creation of the Joint Study Commission on Education for Parents with Newborn Children; to provide for its composition and duties; to provide for the distribution of informational videos on health related topics by hospitals and other health care facilities to mothers of newborn infants; to provide for a definition; to provide that such requirement is contingent on available funding; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1159/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36535","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405813,"bill_number":"HB1160","title":"Public Service Commission; term and manner of election of chairperson; change","description":"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 term and manner of the election of the chairperson of the Public Service Commission; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1160/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36536","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405815,"bill_number":"HB1161","title":"Hospitals and related institutions; minimum training requirements for personal care home employees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for minimum training requirements for personal care home employees; to provide for personal care home employee continuing education; to provide for issuance and revocation of owners' licenses under certain circumstances; to provide for refusal to employ a director, administrator, or on-site manager and employees under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1161/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36537","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405821,"bill_number":"HB1162","title":"Revenue, Department of; sponsorship for certain additional services for the benefit of taxpayers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administrative organization for the Department of Revenue, so as to provide for sponsorship for certain additional services provided by the department for the benefit of taxpayers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1162/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36566","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405822,"bill_number":"HB1163","title":"Psychologists; practice of psychology; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-39-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to psychologists, so as to clarify the practice of psychology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1163/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36567","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405825,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Specialized Land Transactions; require the purchaser of a condominium development at a foreclosure; take title subject to lien in favor of condominium","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to require the purchaser of a condominium development or other property development at a foreclosure sale to take title subject to a lien in favor of the condominium or property owners' association; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Special Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB479/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36519","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405827,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Chatham County; change the description of the commissioner districts; definitions and inclusions","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3804), 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 for the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB480/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36518","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405830,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Savannah, City of; Chatham County; change the description of the education districts","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4166), so as to change the description of the education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB481/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36531","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405836,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"9-1-1 System; revise the fees for service","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, so as to revise the fees for 9-1-1 service; to change what the money from the Emergency Telephone System Fund may be used to pay for; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB482/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36532","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405838,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"Public Service Commission; chairperson; change the term/manner of election","description":"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 term and manner of the election of the chairperson of the Public Service Commission; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB483/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36538","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405842,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"Torts; limit liability for a governing authority of a school that enters into a recreational joint-use agreement with a public/private entity","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for torts, so as to limit liability for a governing authority of a school that enters into a recreational joint-use agreement with a public or private entity; to provide for definitions; to provide for specifications for a recreational joint-use agreement; to provide for applicability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB484/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36565","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405844,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Patient Right to Know; administrative remedies; prior to inmate filing a complaint; Georgia Composite Medical Board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to patient right to know, so as to provide for exhaustion of administrative remedies prior to an inmate filing a complaint against a physician or other medical personnel with the Georgia Composite Medical Board; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB485/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36568","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405848,"bill_number":"HR1563","title":"Hind, Kay H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kay H. Hind as the 2012 Distinguished Older Georgian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1563/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36508","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405850,"bill_number":"HR1564","title":"Georgia Student Finance Commission; provide necessary data and information to assess whether HOPE scholarship is meeting desired results; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia Student Finance Commission to provide the General Assembly with the necessary data and information to assess whether the HOPE scholarship program is meeting its desired results; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1564/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36529","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405855,"bill_number":"HR1565","title":"Heaberlin, Dr. Bob; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Bob Heaberlin for being selected as Georgia's 2011 National Distinguished Principal and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1565/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36539","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405858,"bill_number":"HR1566","title":"\"Georgia On My Mind\"; 33rd anniversary; recognize & invite daughter to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 33rd anniversary of the designation of \"Georgia On My Mind\" as the official song of Georgia and inviting Sheila Raye Charles and her siblings to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1566/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36540","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405859,"bill_number":"HR1567","title":"Charles, Sheilia Raye; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sheila Raye Charles and inviting her and her family to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1567/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36541","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405862,"bill_number":"HR1568","title":"Taylor, Dr. John C.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. John C. Taylor and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1568/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36542","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405866,"bill_number":"HR1569","title":"Kate's Club Grief Awareness Day; March 1; commend & invite directors to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kate's Club for its outstanding service to youth, recognizing March 1, 2012, as Kate's Club Grief Awareness Day at the capitol, and inviting Founder Kate Atwood and the Kate's Club board of directors to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1569/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36543","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405870,"bill_number":"HR1570","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month; commend and invite coalition to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of April, 2012, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the capitol and inviting the Georgia Coalition to Prevent Genocide to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1570/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36544","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405873,"bill_number":"HR1571","title":"Wilson, Cyrus Carrier; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2012 Atlanta Sports Awards Finalist for High School Scholar Athlete of the Year, Cyrus Carrier Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1571/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36545","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405875,"bill_number":"HR1572","title":"Little, Grace; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Grace Little, Fannin County High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1572/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36546","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405883,"bill_number":"HR1573","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia Day; March 1, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 1, 2012, as Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1573/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36547","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405885,"bill_number":"HR1574","title":"Abernathy, J. Bradley; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of J. Bradley Abernathy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1574/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36548","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405890,"bill_number":"HR1575","title":"Carpenter, Dr. L. Wendell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. L. Wendell Carpenter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1575/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36549","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405892,"bill_number":"HR1576","title":"Kelley Family; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Kelley Family; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1576/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36550","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405897,"bill_number":"HR1577","title":"Sumner, Greg; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2012 Heart of the Community Award Winner Greg Sumner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1577/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36551","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405899,"bill_number":"HR1578","title":"Smith, Bud; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bud Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1578/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36552","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405901,"bill_number":"HR1579","title":"Hunter, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2012 Heart of the Community Award Winner David Hunter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1579/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36553","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405904,"bill_number":"HR1580","title":"Hunter, Nancy Smith; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2012 Heart of the Community Award Winner Nancy Smith Hunter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1580/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36554","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405908,"bill_number":"HR1581","title":"Rogers, Rachel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2012 Young Heart of the Community Award Winner Rachel Rogers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1581/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36555","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405911,"bill_number":"HR1582","title":"Shealy, Bryan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 26th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner Bryan Shealy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1582/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36556","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405914,"bill_number":"HR1583","title":"Denman, Shirley Miller; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 26th Annual Heart of the Community Award Winner Shirley Miller Denmon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1583/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36557","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405918,"bill_number":"HR1584","title":"Lovel, Nina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2012 Heart of the Community Award Winner Nina Lovel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1584/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36558","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405920,"bill_number":"HR1585","title":"Tillman, Mr. Earl; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 26th Annual Heart of the Community Board of Governors' Award Winner Mr. Earl Tillman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1585/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36559","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405922,"bill_number":"HR1586","title":"Hadassah; 100th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hadassah on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1586/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36560","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405927,"bill_number":"HR1587","title":"Comcast; Leaders and Achievers and Internet Essentials Programs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Comcast for its Leaders and Achievers and Internet Essentials Programs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1587/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36561","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405930,"bill_number":"SR1030","title":"Morrison, Emily; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emily Morrison, Sprayberry High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1030/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36509","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405933,"bill_number":"SR1031","title":"Griffin, Sara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sara Griffin, Kell High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1031/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36510","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405935,"bill_number":"SR1032","title":"Newton, James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending James Newton, Woodstock High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1032/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36511","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405936,"bill_number":"SR1033","title":"Mason, Isabel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Isabel Mason, Woodstock High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1033/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36512","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405942,"bill_number":"SR1034","title":"Wentworth, Gloria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gloria Wentworth, Pickens County Campus of the Mountain Education Center's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1034/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36516","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405944,"bill_number":"SR1035","title":"Ewing, Melody; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Melody Ewing, Pickens County Campus of the Mountain Education Center's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1035/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36517","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405947,"bill_number":"SR1036","title":"United Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the United Association for its Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1036/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36513","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405950,"bill_number":"SR1037","title":"Comcast; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Comcast for its Leaders and Achievers and Internet Essentials Programs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1037/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36514","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405954,"bill_number":"SR1038","title":"Hudson, Dr. Charles D.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Charles D. Hudson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1038/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36515","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405956,"bill_number":"SR1039","title":"Emanuel County; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emanuel County on its bicentennial; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1039/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36530","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405960,"bill_number":"SR1040","title":"\"A Bag's Life\" Day; recognize February 28, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2012, as \"A Bag's Life\" Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1040/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36533","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405962,"bill_number":"SR1041","title":"Tysinger, Honorable James W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable James W. Tysinger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1041/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36534","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405965,"bill_number":"SR1042","title":"African American Business Month; recognize March","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of March as African American Business Month at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1042/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36562","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405968,"bill_number":"SR1043","title":"Sweet, John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Sweet for being honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the State Bar of Georgia and the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1043/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36563","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405970,"bill_number":"SR1044","title":"Yawn, Mr. Bruce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Bruce Yawn upon the occasion of his retirement and the closing of Snooky's Restaurant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1044/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36564","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407165,"bill_number":"HB1164","title":"Sales and use tax; sales of program materials by certain organizations used by churches to provide youth sports activities; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to provide for a limited period of time an exemption with respect to sales of program materials by certain organizations to be used by certain churches for the purpose of providing youth sports activities; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1164/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36576","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407166,"bill_number":"HB1165","title":"Taxation; unreturned property; eliminate population provisions; provide penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-299 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ascertainment of taxable property, assessments against unreturned property, penalty for unreturned property, and changing real property values established by appeal in prior year, so as to eliminate a population provision; to provide for penalties for certain unreturned property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1165/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36577","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407167,"bill_number":"HB1166","title":"Insurance; individual health insurance coverage to children through child-only health plans; provide","description":"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 individual health insurance coverage to children through child-only health plans; to provide for legislative intent; to establish a mandatory, uniform open enrollment period; to provide for definitions; to provide for guaranteed-issue coverage regardless of health status; to provide for special enrollment periods for loss of coverage because of a qualifying event; to provide for a list of qualifying events; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1166/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36578","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407168,"bill_number":"HB1167","title":"Columbia County; Board of Commissioners; provide term limits for chairperson and members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new Board of Commissioners of Columbia County, approved March 21, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3707), as amended, so to provide for term limits for the chairperson and commission members; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1167/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36580","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407170,"bill_number":"HB1168","title":"Death penalty; repeal in this state","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to make legislative findings; to repeal the imposition of the death penalty in this state; to repeal references to procedures related to capital cases; to provide for matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for applicability; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1168/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36597","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407171,"bill_number":"HB1169","title":"Local option sales tax; distribution of tax proceeds; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-89.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to distribution of local option sales tax proceeds after certification of additional qualified municipalities, so as to change provisions relating to distribution of tax proceeds; to make provisions for qualified district areas; to define terms; to provide for distribution certificates and distribution formulas; to provide for other related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1169/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36604","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407172,"bill_number":"HB1170","title":"Early care and learning; family day-care homes; revise limitation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to revise a limitation on family day-care homes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1170/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36608","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407174,"bill_number":"HB1171","title":"Macon-Bibb County; create and incorporate new political body corporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the restructuring of the governments of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County; to create and incorporate a new political body corporate under the name Macon-Bibb County; to provide for the status, boundaries, and powers of the restructured government; to provide for the form, administration, and affairs of the restructured government; to provide for officers and employees, elections, courts, authorities, taxation, and finance; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1171/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36613","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407175,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"State Transportation Board; provide that member who seeks to qualify for elective office shall first resign from the board","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Transportation Board, so as to provide that a member of the State Transportation Board who seeks to qualify for elective office shall first resign from the board; to provide for the creation of a vacancy upon such member qualifying for elective office; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to provide that members of state boards or authorities who seek to qualify for elective office shall first resign from such board or authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB486/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36593","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407176,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Elections; provide elected municipal court judges shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-139 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization and conduct of nonpartisan elections, so as to provide that elected municipal court judges shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB487/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36596","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407177,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Prescription Drugs; reference product license holder; immunity from liability; use of a biosimilar biological product","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prescription drugs, so as to provide that a reference product license holder shall have immunity from liability from claims for loss arising from the use of a biosimilar biological product; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB488/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36600","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407179,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission; report annually; House/Senate Committees on Health and Human Services; outcomes","description":"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 require the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission to report annually to the House and Senate Committees on Health and Human Services documenting certain outcomes and verifying certain expenditures of funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB489/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36605","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407180,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Highway System; provide authority of Dept. of Transportion; lease certain state property for industrial or commercial activity","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of signs and signals on the state highway system, to provide for the authority of the Department of Transportation to lease certain state property for industrial or commercial activity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB490/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36607","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407181,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"Education; provide for certain notices for disciplinary or evaluation proceedings or conferences","description":"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 certain notices for disciplinary or evaluation proceedings or conferences; to provide that the person shall have the right to be accompanied at the proceeding or conference by a nonattorney representative; to provide that the person shall have the right to record the proceeding or conference; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Committee Unfavorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB491/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36610","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407183,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"State Purchasing; require state contract awards for heavy equipment follow certain specific procedures","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-5-67 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchasing through competitive bidding, so as to require that state contract awards for heavy equipment follow certain specific procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB492/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36609","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407184,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Firearms; authorize persons between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry firearms under certain circumstances","description":"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 authorize persons who are between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry firearms under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB493/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36612","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407185,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"Commission of Athens-Clarke County; change the composition and description of the districts","description":"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 April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4246), 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 provide for terms of office and manner of election; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the manner of redistricting; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB494/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36614","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407187,"bill_number":"HR1588","title":"Grant, Deon; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Deon Grant and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1588/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36569","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407188,"bill_number":"HR1589","title":"Kustra, Thomas; Trooper First Class; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Trooper First Class Thomas Kustra and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1589/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36582","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407189,"bill_number":"HR1590","title":"Hope, Shane; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending School Resource Officer Shane Hope and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1590/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36583","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407190,"bill_number":"HR1591","title":"Hopper, Mark; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending School Resource Officer Mark Hopper and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1591/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36584","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407192,"bill_number":"HR1592","title":"Whitlock, Captain Nicholas Schade; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Captain Nicholas Schade Whitlock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1592/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36585","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407193,"bill_number":"HR1593","title":"Smith, Ms. Grace Sophia Francis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 75th birthday of Ms. Grace Sophia Francis Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1593/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36586","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407194,"bill_number":"HR1594","title":"Khojaly Massacre; memory of victims; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Khojaly Massacre and honoring the life and memory of its victims; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1594/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36587","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407196,"bill_number":"HR1595","title":"McGill, Hazel L. Lanier; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hazel L. Lanier McGill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1595/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36588","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407197,"bill_number":"HR1596","title":"Kustra, Thomas; Trooper First Class; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trooper First Class Thomas Kustra; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1596/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36589","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407198,"bill_number":"HR1597","title":"Hope, Shane; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending School Resource Officer Shane Hope; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1597/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36590","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407200,"bill_number":"HR1598","title":"Hopper, Mark; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending SRO Mark Hopper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1598/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36591","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407201,"bill_number":"HR1599","title":"Williams, Honorable Roger; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Roger Williams on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1599/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36592","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407202,"bill_number":"HR1600","title":"Children's Day at the capitol; Feb. 28, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2012, as Children's Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1600/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36594","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407203,"bill_number":"HR1601","title":"Oliver, Ms. Beulah Rucker; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Women of Achievement and 2012 honoree Ms. Beulah Rucker Oliver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1601/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36595","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407205,"bill_number":"HR1602","title":"Louie Clark Highway; Madison County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Louie Clark and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1602/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36579","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407206,"bill_number":"HR1603","title":"United Nations; Agenda 21; recognize the destructive and insidious nature","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the destructive and insidious nature of the United Nations Agenda 21; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1603/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36581","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407207,"bill_number":"SR1045","title":"Molinaro, Tyler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tyler Molinaro, Lassiter High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1045/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36570","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407209,"bill_number":"SR1046","title":"Williams, Alex; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alex Williams, Pope High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1046/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36571","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407210,"bill_number":"SR1047","title":"Martin, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending David Martin, Sprayberry High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1047/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36572","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407211,"bill_number":"SR1048","title":"Salerno, Louis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Louis Salerno, Kell High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1048/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36573","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407213,"bill_number":"SR1049","title":"Swafford, Amanda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amanda Swafford, North Forsyth High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1049/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36574","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407214,"bill_number":"SR1050","title":"Drake, Noah Sevenson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Noah Sevenson Drake, North Forsyth High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1050/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36575","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407215,"bill_number":"SR1051","title":"Carney, Mr. James \"Moby\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James \"Moby\" Carney on his induction into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame and the Country DJ Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1051/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36598","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407216,"bill_number":"SR1052","title":"Cleveland, Donald; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donald Cleveland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1052/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36599","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407218,"bill_number":"SR1053","title":"Senate Science and Technologies Innovation Study Commission; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Science and Technology Innovation Study Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1053/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36603","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407219,"bill_number":"SR1054","title":"\"Government Fiscal Responsibility Amendment\"; provide procedures, conditions, and limitations","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide for prioritized funding requirements regarding certain supplementary appropriations Acts; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for the authority of the General Assembly with respect to the foregoing; to provide a short title; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1054/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36606","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407220,"bill_number":"SR1055","title":"Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Month; recognize February 1 to February 29, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 1 to February 29, 2012, as Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Month at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1055/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36602","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407222,"bill_number":"SR1056","title":"Satcher, Dr. David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. David Satcher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1056/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36601","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407223,"bill_number":"SR1057","title":"New Georgia Day; recognize September 25, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 25, 2012 as the new Georgia Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1057/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36615","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407224,"bill_number":"SR1058","title":"Children's Day; recognize February 28, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 28, 2012, as Children's Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1058/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36611","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407702,"bill_number":"HB1172","title":"Manchester, City of; provide election districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Manchester, approved August 16, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1071), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4813), so as to provide for election districts to define certain terms and provide for certain inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1172/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36620","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407703,"bill_number":"HB1173","title":"Insurance; consumer protections related to aftermarket emissions parts and aftermarket safety parts; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-6-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices, so as to provide for consumer protections related to aftermarket emissions parts and aftermarket safety parts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1173/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36621","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407704,"bill_number":"HB1174","title":"Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act; Public Service Commission shall adopt certain rules with respect to charges for natural gas used in structures where poultry are raised; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act,\" so as to provide that the Public Service Commission shall adopt certain rules with respect to charges for natural gas used in a structure in which broilers, pullets, or other poultry are raised; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1174/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36622","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407709,"bill_number":"HB1175","title":"Insurance; procedure relative to claimant's offers to settle tort claims involving liability policies; provide","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to actions against insurance companies, so as to provide for procedure relative to claimant's offers to settle tort claims involving liability insurance policies; to provide that failure to make an offer to settle in conformity with the law precludes the recovery of a claim for bad faith or negligent failure to settle; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1175/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36623","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407710,"bill_number":"HB1176","title":"2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians; enact recommended provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 and Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to courts and crimes and offenses, respectively, so as to enact provisions recommended by the 2011 Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians and enact other criminal justice reforms; to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to extend certain statutes of limitations; to amend Code Section 19-7-5 of the O.C.G.A, relating to reporting of child abuse, so as to expand mandatory reporting requirements; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to change provisions relating to inspection, purging, modifying, or supplementing of criminal records; to amend Title 42 of the O.C.G.A, relating to penal institutions, so as to provide for the use of evidence based practices in supervising inmates, probationers, and parolees; to amend certain Titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to conform provisions and correct cross-references.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1176/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36624","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407711,"bill_number":"HB1177","title":"Cobb County; Magistrate Court; provide for collection of law library fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Magistrate Court of Cobb County, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4451), as amended, so as to provide for the collection of law library fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1177/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36625","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407721,"bill_number":"HB1178","title":"Education, Department of; ten-year projection of costs for bills to create a program or funding category having impact on revenues or expenditures; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-5-42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to introduction of bills having significant impact upon anticipated revenues or expenditures and furnishing of fiscal notes, so as to require a ten-year projection of costs for bills which would create a new program or funding category and which would have a significant impact upon anticipated revenues or expenditures of the Department of Education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1178/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36626","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407722,"bill_number":"HB1179","title":"Lincoln County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1179/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36634","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407724,"bill_number":"HB1180","title":"Lincoln County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1180/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36635","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407726,"bill_number":"HB1181","title":"Local government; tenants of airports authorized to be members of airport authority or commission; provide","description":"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 relative to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to provide that tenants of airports shall be authorized to be members of an airport authority or commission; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1181/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36637","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407730,"bill_number":"HB1182","title":"Condominiums; prohibiting display of for sale sign by unit owner; prevent association","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-3-76 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compliance with condominium instruments, rules, and regulations, so as to prevent an association from prohibiting the display of a for sale sign by a unit owner; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1182/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36644","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407731,"bill_number":"HB1183","title":"Montgomery County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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, 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1183/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36645","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407740,"bill_number":"HB1184","title":"Moreland, Town of; change terms and dates of election of mayor and alderman","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Moreland, approved March 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 5053), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4213), so as to change the terms and dates of election of the mayor and aldermen; to provide for a referendum; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1184/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36646","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407742,"bill_number":"HB1185","title":"Cochran, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cochran; 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, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1185/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36647","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407746,"bill_number":"HB1186","title":"Agricultural products dealers; applicability of general provisions to persons who buy for cash; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dealers in agricultural products, so as to provide for the applicability of general provisions to persons who buy for cash; to raise the monetary amounts of surety bonds required of agricultural products dealers and grain dealers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1186/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36650","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407750,"bill_number":"HB1187","title":"Hiram, City of; create the position of city manager","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Hiram, approved February 27, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2620), as amended, so as to create the position of city manager and define the powers and duties of said position; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1187/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36659","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407751,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"Woodstock, City of; change the corporate limits of the city","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating and re-creating the City of Woodstock, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 4160), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4472), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB495/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36619","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407757,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"'Alternative Homestead Option Sales and Use Tax Act'; enact","description":"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 enact an alternative homestead option sales and use tax; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for creation of special districts; to provide for a referendum on levying the tax; to provide for collection and administration of the tax; to provide for a credit for similar taxes collected in other jurisdictions; to provide for a referendum on discontinuation of the tax; to provide an exemption for building and construction materials; to provide that the commissioner shall have the power to issue rules and regulations to administer this tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB496/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36636","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407758,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"Probate Court of Rockdale County; provide future elections for the office of judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB497/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36638","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407764,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Local Govt. & Public Property; require certain procedures; leasing public property to private entity for nongovernmental purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 and Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government and public property, respectively, so as to require certain procedures of the state and a local government prior to leasing public property to a private entity for nongovernmental purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice and hearings; to provide for policies and procedures; to provide for standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB498/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36639","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407767,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"Water Resources; require violators to pay for the costs of third-party monitoring","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil liability for violations of water pollution provisions, so as to require violators to pay for the costs of third-party monitoring; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB499/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36643","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407772,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Holidays & Observances; change the date of Georgia Day","description":"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 change the date of Georgia Day; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB500/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36649","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407775,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"Education; repeal article relating to Georgia Charter Schools Commission; establish Georgia Charter Schools Advisory Commission; membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to repeal an article relating to the Georgia Charter Schools Commission; to establish the Georgia Charter Schools Advisory Commission; to provide for its membership, duties, and powers; to eliminate the Charter Advisory Committee; to require charter petitioners to concurrently submit a charter petition to the Georgia Charter Schools Advisory Commission; to authorize the State Board of Education to grant exclusive local charter school authority to a local board of education; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB501/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36653","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407779,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"Insurance Companies; provide procedure; claimant's offers to settle torts claims involving liability insurance policies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to actions against insurance companies, so as to provide for procedure relative to claimant's offers to settle tort claims involving liability insurance policies; to provide that failure to make an offer to settle in conformity with the law precludes the recovery of a claim for bad faith or negligent failure to settle; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB502/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36654","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407780,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"Life Insurance; provide for insurers to offer wellness endorsements or riders under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to provide for insurers to offer wellness endorsements or riders under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB503/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36655","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407789,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"'Brandon Harris Act'; provide certain requirements of sleep centers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide for certain requirements of sleep centers; to provide for certain personnel to be present on a 24 hour basis; to require sleep technologists to be trained and certified in life-saving techniques; to provide for certain training and recertification of personnel; to require defibrillators in each patient room; to provide for contact of the patient's family at the onset of a medical emergency; to provide each patient a consent form advising in a conspicuous manner the potential hazards and risks of sleep studies; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB504/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36656","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407793,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Civil Practice; medical malpractice arbitration; substantially revise the law","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 5-6-34 and Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judgements and rulings deemed directly appealable and medical malpractice arbitration, respectively, so as to substantially revise the law relating to arbitration of medical malpractice claims; to provide for direct appeal; to change and provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications, terms, and conditions in order for a medical malpractice arbitration agreement to be enforceable; to provide for persons other than a patient to enter into binding arbitration on behalf of a patient; to provide for construction of arbitration agreements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB505/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36660","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407796,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"State Government; provide state immunity extend to certain health care providers; engaged in graduate medical programs in Ga medical facilities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waiver of sovereign immunity, so as to provide that state immunity extends to certain health care providers engaged in graduate medical education training programs in certain Georgia medical facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB506/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36661","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407802,"bill_number":"HR1604","title":"Pearson, Monica; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Monica Pearson and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1604/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36627","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407804,"bill_number":"HR1605","title":"Hanks, Dr. Lawrence J., Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Lawrence J. Hanks, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1605/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36628","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407810,"bill_number":"HR1606","title":"Giles, Mrs. Hope; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Hope Giles, Peach County District's 2012 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1606/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36629","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407812,"bill_number":"HR1607","title":"Savannah Chapter #159 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Savannah Chapter #159 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1607/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36630","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407813,"bill_number":"HR1608","title":"Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated, on their Leadership Conference; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1608/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36631","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407818,"bill_number":"HR1609","title":"Aigner-Muehler, Anna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anna Aigner-Muehler, Forsyth County's 2012 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1609/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36632","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407823,"bill_number":"HR1610","title":"General Assembly; Senate not more than 38 Senators and House not more than 120 Representatives as of January 1, 2015; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that as of January 1, 2015, the Senate shall not consist of not more than 38 Senators and the House of Representatives shall consist of not more than 120 Representatives; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1610/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36633","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407826,"bill_number":"HR1611","title":"Baldwin County; preserve the sovereignty of a federal corporation to engage in certain commercial activities; recognize the need","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the need to preserve the sovereignty of a federal corporation to engage in certain commercial activities within the confines of Baldwin County, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1611/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36651","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407828,"bill_number":"HR1612","title":"John S. Gibson Memorial Highway; Coffee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. John S. Gibson and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1612/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36663","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407838,"bill_number":"SR1059","title":"Camille Roty & Elizabeth Pfaff; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mill Creek Middle School students Camille Roty and Elizabeth Pfaff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1059/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36616","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407839,"bill_number":"SR1060","title":"Johnny Hunt Highway; Cherokee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Johnny M. Hunt and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1060/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36617","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407844,"bill_number":"SR1061","title":"U.S. Dept. of Labor; urge to recall proposed policies","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Department of Labor to recall proposed policies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1061/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36618","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407845,"bill_number":"SR1062","title":"Reese, Miss Lenora; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Miss Lenora Reese; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1062/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36641","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407847,"bill_number":"SR1063","title":"Mayor Pro Tempore Robert L. Thomas; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mayor Pro Tempore Robert L. Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1063/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36640","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407848,"bill_number":"SR1064","title":"Natural Resources, Dept.; urge to take measures to preserve, protect, and promote; historical heritage; Sapelo Island, Georgia","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Natural Resources to take measures to preserve, protect, and promote the important historical heritage and beautiful natural treasures of Sapelo Island, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1064/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36642","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407860,"bill_number":"SR1065","title":"Senate Rules; amend","description":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Committee Unfavorably Reported ","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1065/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36648","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407861,"bill_number":"SR1066","title":"Freeland, Lieutenant James; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant James Freeland for his outstanding and brave services upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1066/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36652","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407866,"bill_number":"SR1067","title":"Counties; number of counties limited; county boundaries and county sites-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that the re-creation of a previously existing county which was merged into another county may be accomplished by law, subject to the approval of the voters therein and subject to certain conditions; to provide for the status and effect of the implementing law; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1067/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36658","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407867,"bill_number":"SR1068","title":"Georgia Ethics and Accountability Joint Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Ethics and Accountability Joint Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1068/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36657","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407868,"bill_number":"SR1069","title":"Community Affairs Dept. & Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; urge to set aside the adoption; Ga. amendments to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to set aside the adoption of the Georgia amendments to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1069/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36662","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408410,"bill_number":"HB1188","title":"Oak Grove Cemetery Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Oak Grove Cemetery Authority; to provide for its purposes, funding, responsibilities, jurisdiction, membership, meetings, records, filling of vacancies, powers and duties, and application of conflicts of interest and ethics provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1188/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36668","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408411,"bill_number":"HB1189","title":"Crimes and offenses; drug-free church zones; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to schedules, offenses, and penalties applicable to the regulation of controlled substances, so as to establish drug-free church zones, to prohibit the manufacture, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute of a controlled substance or marijuana at or near any real property which has been established as a church or public place of worship; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1189/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36669","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408414,"bill_number":"HB1190","title":"Motor vehicles; state law violation for drivers of commercial vehicles who fail to be restrained by a seat safety belt on roads and highways; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption systems, so as to provide a state law violation for drivers of commercial motor vehicles who fail to be restrained by a seat safety belt while operating a commercial motor vehicle on the roads and highways of this state; to provide for a penalty consistent with other seat safety belt violations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1190/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36670","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408415,"bill_number":"HB1191","title":"Lavonia, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Lavonia 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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1191/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36671","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408420,"bill_number":"HB1192","title":"Elementary and secondary education; annual fitness assessment program; repeal requirements","description":"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 the health of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to repeal requirements relating to an annual fitness assessment program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1192/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36672","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408423,"bill_number":"HB1193","title":"Monroe County Public Facilities Authority Act; limiting authority to issue revenue bonds to four years; repeal certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"Monroe County Public Facilities Authority Act,\" approved May 14, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4432), so as to repeal certain provisions limiting such authority's authority to issue revenue bonds to four years; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1193/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36677","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408427,"bill_number":"HB1194","title":"Taxation; income received as retirement benefits from military service not subject to state income tax; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to provide that retirement income received as retirement benefits from military service shall not be subject to state income tax; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1194/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36678","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408430,"bill_number":"HB1195","title":"Chattooga County; revise compensation of commissioner","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Chattooga County, approved March 6, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2899), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4002), so as to revise the compensation of the commissioner of Chattooga County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1195/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36680","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408434,"bill_number":"HB1196","title":"Macon Water Authority Act; change description of electoral districts","description":"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 May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5363), so as to change the description of the electoral districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1196/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36681","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408435,"bill_number":"HB1197","title":"DeKalb County; operation of telecommunications towers on certain public school property; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to prohibit the operation of telecommunications towers on certain public school property within DeKalb County; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1197/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36694","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408441,"bill_number":"HB1198","title":"Parent and child; grandparent visitation rights; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for parent and child relationships generally, so as to modify provisions relating to grandparent visitation rights; to provide for an opportunity to seek grandparent visitation in cases where the parent is deceased, incapacitated, or incarcerated or otherwise unable to exercise his or her discretion regarding a decision to permit grandparent visitation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1198/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36704","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408442,"bill_number":"HB1199","title":"Georgia Regional Transportation Authority; amend provisions; establish Transit Governance Council","description":"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 amend provisions relating to the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority; to reconstitute the board of directors; to provide for the governance of transit; to establish a Transit Governance Council and provide for membership; to provide for required terms of any contractual agreement between the authority and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for the transfer of public transit services operations through contractual agreement by December 31, 2014; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1199/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36705","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408447,"bill_number":"HB1200","title":"Georgia Regional Mass Transit Act of 2012; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia annotated, relating to state government, so as to enact a new chapter relating to transit authorities; to provide for a short title; to provide for the responsibilities of such authorities with respect to certain new transportation projects; to provide for transit system plans; to provide for annual budgets and capital system plans of such authorities; to provide for consolidation and coordination of functions of certain transit agencies; to provide for studies of transit innovation; to provide for Citizens Transit Advisory Committees; to provide for the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness by such authorities; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1200/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36706","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408451,"bill_number":"HB1201","title":"Georgia Treated Timber Products of 1973; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 14 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to timber products generally, so as to repeal the \"Georgia Treated Timber Products Act of 1973\"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1201/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36707","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408454,"bill_number":"HB1202","title":"Clayton County; board of commissioners; revise districts","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved April 18, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4018), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1202/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36724","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408455,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"Dawson, City of; change the terms of the mayor and city councilmembers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, consolidate, and supersede the several Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, pertaining to the City of Dawson in the County of Terrell, and to provide a new charter therefore, approved March 21, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 3121), as amended, so as to change the terms of the mayor and city councilmembers; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB507/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36673","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408462,"bill_number":"SB508","title":"Local Government; public advertisements; provide for certain requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-91-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competitive award requirements, so as to provide for certain requirements as to public advertisements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB508/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36686","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408463,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"State Senate Districts; revise the boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the composition and number of state senatorial districts, approved August 24, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 139), so as to revise the boundaries of certain state Senate districts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for delayed applicability under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB509/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36687","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408469,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"State Board of Pardons and Paroles; issue a certificate of restoration of voting rights; convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-9-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general rule-making power of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, so as to provide that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall issue a certificate of restoration of voting rights to each person convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude within 30 days following the completion of such person's sentence; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB510/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36688","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408470,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"Drivers' Licenses; provide for the issuance of temporary license, permit; noncitizen upon the presentation of certain documentation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-21.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of temporary drivers' licenses, permits, or special identification card and evidence of foreign licenses or identification cards as evidence of legal presence in the United States, so as to provide for the issuance of a temporary license, permit, or special identification card to a noncitizen upon the presentation of certain documentation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB511/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36699","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408475,"bill_number":"HR1613","title":"Tanner, Anthony; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police's 2011-2012 Chief of the year, Anthony Tanner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1613/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36664","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408479,"bill_number":"HR1614","title":"Bickers, Dr. Mitzi L.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Mitzi L. Bickers and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1614/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36690","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408480,"bill_number":"HR1615","title":"Forest Park Teen Council; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Forest Park Teen Council and inviting its members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1615/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36691","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408485,"bill_number":"HR1616","title":"Georgia Academy of Audiology Day; Feb. 29, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 29, 2012, as Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1616/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36692","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408486,"bill_number":"HR1617","title":"Reichert, Albert Phillips; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Albert Phillips Reichert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1617/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36693","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408493,"bill_number":"HR1618","title":"Reichert, Elizabeth Walton Bowen \"Chunk\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elizabeth Walton Bowen \"Chunk\" Reichert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1618/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36695","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408496,"bill_number":"HR1619","title":"American Bikers Active Toward Education; Feb. 29, 2012; Bikers Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending American Bikers Active Toward Education and recognizing February 29, 2012, as Bikers Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1619/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36696","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408499,"bill_number":"HR1620","title":"Cardinale, Mr. Matthew Charles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Matthew Charles Cardinale; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1620/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36697","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408501,"bill_number":"HR1621","title":"Wright, Ms. Sharonda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Sharonda Wright; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1621/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36700","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408505,"bill_number":"HR1622","title":"Age, Ms. Zina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Zina Age; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1622/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36701","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408506,"bill_number":"HR1623","title":"Turner, Ms. Verdaillia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Verdaillia Turner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1623/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36702","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408513,"bill_number":"HR1624","title":"Drew, Master Sergeant Angela D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Master Sergeant Angela D. Drew; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1624/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36703","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408514,"bill_number":"HR1625","title":"Santangelo, Mr. Leonard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Leonard Santangelo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1625/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36709","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408519,"bill_number":"HR1626","title":"Civil Air Patrol Day; March 7, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia and recognizing March 7, 2012, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1626/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36710","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408520,"bill_number":"HR1627","title":"Hall, Wayne Franklin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of honorable Riverdale City Councilman Wayne Franklin Hall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1627/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36711","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408523,"bill_number":"HR1628","title":"Patterson, Chief Samuel F.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief Samuel F. Patterson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1628/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36712","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408530,"bill_number":"HR1629","title":"Braswell-Battle, Irma; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Irma Braswell-Battle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1629/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36713","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":408534,"bill_number":"HR1631","title":"Camden County High School wrestling team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Camden County High School wrestling team on their Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1631/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36715","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408540,"bill_number":"HR1632","title":"Dickey, Marjie Martin; 21st birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 21st birthday of Marjie Martin Dickey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1632/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36716","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408541,"bill_number":"HR1633","title":"Giles, Shelby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shelby Giles, Crawford County High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1633/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36717","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408545,"bill_number":"HR1634","title":"Laible, Brenden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brenden Laible; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1634/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36718","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408549,"bill_number":"HR1635","title":"March of Dimes Day; March 5, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the March of Dimes and recognizing March 5, 2012, as March of Dimes Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1635/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36719","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408554,"bill_number":"HR1636","title":"Stone, Mr. Larry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Larry Stone on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1636/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36720","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408556,"bill_number":"HR1637","title":"Sparks, James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending James Sparks, Camden County High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1637/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36721","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408557,"bill_number":"HR1638","title":"Ledel, Matthew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matthew Ledel, Camden County High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1638/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36722","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408564,"bill_number":"HR1639","title":"Sligh, Stuart Frederick, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Stuart Frederick Sligh, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1639/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36723","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408565,"bill_number":"HR1640","title":"Georgia Lottery Corporation; Board of Directors; approve use of video lottery terminals; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Board of Directors of the Georgia Lottery Corporation to approve the use of video lottery terminals; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1640/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36708","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408571,"bill_number":"SR1070","title":"Bikers Day; recognize February 29, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending American Bikers Active Toward Education and recognizing February 29, 2012, as Bikers Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1070/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36665","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408573,"bill_number":"SR1071","title":"Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway; Dade County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing veterans of the Korean War and dedicating a highway in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1071/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36667","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408577,"bill_number":"SR1072","title":"Lance Corporal William Taylor Richards Memorial Highway; Dade County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Marine Lance Corporal William Taylor Richards and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1072/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36666","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408580,"bill_number":"SR1073","title":"Civil Air Patrol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1073/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36674","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408583,"bill_number":"SR1074","title":"American Red Cross Month; recognize March 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the American Red Cross and proclaiming March, 2012, American Red Cross Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1074/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36675","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408584,"bill_number":"SR1075","title":"Coosa High School Cheerleading Squad; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coosa High School cheerleading squad on their exceptional performance in the 2011 GHSA Class AA State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1075/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36676","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408589,"bill_number":"SR1076","title":"Chapman, Jeffrey Lyndon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeffrey Lyndon Chapman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1076/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36679","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408593,"bill_number":"SR1077","title":"National Council of Negro Women; DeKalb Section; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the DeKalb Section of the National Council of Negro Women; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1077/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36682","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408597,"bill_number":"SR1078","title":"Sligh, Jr., Stuart Frederick; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Stuart Frederick Sligh, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1078/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36683","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408598,"bill_number":"SR1079","title":"Harvey, Michelle Gignilliat; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michelle Gignilliat Harvey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1079/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36684","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408603,"bill_number":"SR1080","title":"Harris-Simmons, Ms. Melanie B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Melanie B. Harris-Simmons on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1080/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36685","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408605,"bill_number":"SR1081","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month; recognize April 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of April, 2012, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1081/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36689","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408607,"bill_number":"SR1082","title":"Harpst, Ethel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Women of Achievement's 2012 honoree, Ethel Harpst; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1082/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36698","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409182,"bill_number":"HR1676","title":"John Flournoy Interchange; Muscogee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. John Flournoy and dedicating an interchange in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1676/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36776","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409184,"bill_number":"HR1675","title":"House Study Committee on Compensation for the Convicted Innocent; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Compensation for the Convicted Innocent; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1675/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36774","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409191,"bill_number":"HR1674","title":"Deputy James D. Paugh Memorial Interchange; Augusta-Richmond County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy James D. Paugh and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1674/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36773","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":409198,"bill_number":"HR1671","title":"Starnes, Ms. Jane; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jane Starnes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1671/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36764","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409205,"bill_number":"HR1670","title":"Georgia Links Day; March 14, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 14, 2012, as Georgia Links Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1670/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36763","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409208,"bill_number":"HR1669","title":"McClung, Arthur Joseph, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Arthur Joseph McClung, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1669/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36762","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409217,"bill_number":"HR1668","title":"Anthony, Ms. Madeleine Kiker; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and work of Ms. Madeleine Kiker Anthony; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1668/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36761","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409219,"bill_number":"HR1667","title":"St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Michael A. Foran and the Grand Marshal of the 2012 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Timothy \"Tim\" Ansley on the upcoming occasion of the 2012 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1667/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36760","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409224,"bill_number":"HR1666","title":"LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; Five Points of Life Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and the Five Points of Life Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1666/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36759","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409227,"bill_number":"HR1665","title":"Professional Social Workers Month; March, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March, 2012, as Professional Social Workers Month at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1665/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36758","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409232,"bill_number":"HR1664","title":"Bennett, Dr. Cindy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Cindy Bennett for being named the 2011-2012 National Outstanding Middle Level Assistant Principal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1664/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36757","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409234,"bill_number":"HR1663","title":"Moultrie, Ms. Martha Collins Lynch; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Martha Collins Lynch Moultrie on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1663/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36756","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409239,"bill_number":"HR1662","title":"Rainey, Lex; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Citizen of the Year, Lex Rainey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1662/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36755","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409246,"bill_number":"HR1661","title":"East Side Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending East Side Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1661/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36754","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409251,"bill_number":"HR1660","title":"Murdock Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Murdock Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1660/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36753","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":409265,"bill_number":"HR1657","title":"Rocky Mount Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rocky Mount Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1657/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36750","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409268,"bill_number":"HR1656","title":"Dodgen Middle School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dodgen Middle School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1656/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36749","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409274,"bill_number":"HR1655","title":"Hightower Trail Middle School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hightower Trail Middle School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1655/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36748","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409276,"bill_number":"HR1654","title":"Dickerson Middle School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dickerson Middle School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1654/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36747","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409286,"bill_number":"HR1653","title":"Walton High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Walton High School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1653/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36746","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409291,"bill_number":"HR1652","title":"Mt. Bethel Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mt. Bethel Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1652/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36745","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409294,"bill_number":"HR1651","title":"Timber Ridge Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Timber Ridge Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1651/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36744","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409298,"bill_number":"HR1650","title":"Tritt Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tritt Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1650/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36743","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409305,"bill_number":"HR1649","title":"Georgia Day; Sep. 25, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September 25, 2012 as the new Georgia Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1649/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36742","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409308,"bill_number":"HR1648","title":"Adams, Normer; Ga. Assoc. of Homes and Services for Children; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Normer Adams, Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Homes and Services for Children; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1648/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36741","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409314,"bill_number":"HR1647","title":"Corinth Christian Church; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the Corinth Christian Church on its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1647/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36740","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409320,"bill_number":"HR1646","title":"Taiwan; relations with the United States; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1646/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36739","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409326,"bill_number":"HR1645","title":"President Obama and Congress; propose overtime initiative be added to Fair Labor Standards Act; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging President Obama and Congress to propose an overtime initiative be added to the Fair Labor Standards Act that would qualify home care workers for federal wage and overtime protection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Industrial Relations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1645/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36735","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409328,"bill_number":"HR1644","title":"House Study Committee on Subsidiary Corporation Condemnation for Electric Transmission Lines; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Subsidiary Corporation Condemnation for Electric Transmission Lines; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1644/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36733","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409333,"bill_number":"HR1643","title":"Ruth B. Crawford Highway; Richmond County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Ruth B. Crawford and dedicating a road in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1643/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36732","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409336,"bill_number":"HR1642","title":"Highway 98 by Ricky Fitzpatrick Highway; Commerce to Danielsville; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the song \"Highway 98\" by Ricky Fitzpatrick and dedicating a portion of the road in its honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1642/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36730","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409341,"bill_number":"HR1641","title":"Sweet Shoppe; owners Nikki Gribble and Susan Catron; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sweet Shoppe owners Nikki Gribble and Susan Catron and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1641/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36725","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409343,"bill_number":"HB1212","title":"Adoption; withdrawing a surrender of parental rights; change period","description":"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 relative to adoption, so as to change the period for withdrawing a surrender of parental rights; to provide for related matters, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1212/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36782","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409349,"bill_number":"HB1211","title":"Death penalty; imposition under certain circumstances; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the death penalty generally, so as to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1211/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36781","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409356,"bill_number":"HB1210","title":"State government; state employees reside in this state; require","description":"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 applicable to state government, so as to require that state employees reside in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1210/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36780","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409362,"bill_number":"HB1209","title":"Tax commissioner; present tax returns of the county; repeal population exception","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-301 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to time for presentation of tax returns by tax receiver or tax commissioner to board of assessors, so as to repeal a population exception; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1209/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36779","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409366,"bill_number":"HB1208","title":"Cobb County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3728), so as to change the description of the education districts of such board; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for qualifications, compensation, and chairpersons and vice chairpersons; to provide for elections; to provide for terms; to provide for submissions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1208/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36778","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409368,"bill_number":"HB1207","title":"HOPE scholarship; dual credit enrollment courses treated equal to advancement placement to determine eligibility; provide","description":"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 define a certain term; to provide that dual credit enrollment courses shall be treated with dignity equal to advancement placement courses for purposes of determining eligibility for the HOPE scholarship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1207/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36777","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409371,"bill_number":"HB1206","title":"Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority Act of 1980; enter into contracts with counties and municipal corporations to provide public transportation services; provide power","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the \"Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority Act of 1980,\" approved March 26, 1980, (Ga. L. 1980, p. 4313), as amended, so as to provide for the power of the authority to enter into contracts with counties and municipal corporations to provide public transportation services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1206/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36771","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409378,"bill_number":"HB1205","title":"Lawrenceville, City of; change term of office for mayor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new Charter for the City of Lawrenceville, Georgia, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4961), as amended, so as to change the term of office for the mayor; to change the term of office for city councilmembers; to provide for a transition to the new terms of office; to provide for term limits for the mayor; to provide for term limits for city councilmembers; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1205/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36731","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409381,"bill_number":"HB1204","title":"Duluth, City of; change corporate limits of city","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Duluth, Georgia, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3148), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4048), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1204/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36729","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409382,"bill_number":"HB1203","title":"Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority; appointed members may be reappointed to succeed themselves; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority, approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3042), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3873), so as to provide that appointed members of the authority may be reappointed to succeed themselves; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1203/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36728","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410160,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"'Georgia Self-service Storage Facility Act of 2012'; definitions; change the due date for monthly rental payments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to self-service storage facilities, so as to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to change the due date for monthly rental payments; to provide procedures for sending notice of default; to provide for print or electronic publication of notice of public sale of property; to provide for limitations on an owner's liability; to provide for towing of motor vehicles and watercraft; to provide for delay in filing an owner's lien if an occupant is deployed overseas by the armed services; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB512/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36734","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410173,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"State Government; general provisions; define certain terms","description":"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 define certain terms; to provide that the state, any political subdivision, or any member of the Georgia National Guard or State Defense Force shall assist or cooperate with the armed forces of the United States for certain purposes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Veterans, Military and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB513/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36783","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410186,"bill_number":"SR1083","title":"William G. Long Interchange; Cherokee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of the Honorable William G. Long and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1083/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36726","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410198,"bill_number":"SR1084","title":"Preston B. Lewis Jr. Memorial Highway; Burke County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Preston B. Lewis, Jr., and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1084/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36727","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410212,"bill_number":"SR1085","title":"Wilson, Cyrus Carrier; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2012 Atlanta Sports Awards Finalist for High School Scholar Athlete of the Year, Cyrus Carrier Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1085/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36736","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410227,"bill_number":"SR1086","title":"March of Dimes Day; recognize March 5, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the March of Dimes and recognizing March 5, 2012, as March of Dimes Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1086/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36737","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410243,"bill_number":"SR1087","title":"Waddy, Rev. Isaiah J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Isaiah J. Waddy on the occasion of his 30th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1087/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36738","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410254,"bill_number":"SR1088","title":"Patton's Meat Market; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patton's Meat Market; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1088/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36765","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410268,"bill_number":"SR1089","title":"Carrollton High School Cheerleading Squad; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Carrollton High School cheerleading squad on their GHSA Class AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1089/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36766","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410281,"bill_number":"SR1090","title":"Morrill Act; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Morrill Act on the grand occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1090/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36767","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410295,"bill_number":"SR1091","title":"Padgett, Dot; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dot Padgett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1091/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36768","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410308,"bill_number":"SR1092","title":"Carrollton High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carrollton High School for being named an Advanced Placement Honor School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1092/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36769","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410322,"bill_number":"SR1093","title":"Bland, Mr. Donald (Jones); condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Donald (Jones) Bland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1093/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36775","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410336,"bill_number":"SR1094","title":"2012 Georgia Cotton Queens; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2012 Georgia Cotton Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1094/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36784","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410347,"bill_number":"SR1095","title":"Chaffin, SFC Wade; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending SFC Wade Chaffin of the Georgia State Patrol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1095/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36785","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410362,"bill_number":"SR1096","title":"Bremen Wal-mart Security; Manager Patrick Eller; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Bremen Wal-Mart security and Manager Patrick Eller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1096/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36786","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410376,"bill_number":"SR1097","title":"Baxter, Brittney; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brittney Baxter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1097/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36787","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410388,"bill_number":"SR1098","title":"Tallapoosa Primary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tallapoosa Primary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1098/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36788","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410401,"bill_number":"SR1099","title":"Bremen Police Department; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Bremen Police Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1099/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36789","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":410422,"bill_number":"SR1101","title":"Hecht, William H. \"Bill\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William H. \"Bill\" Hecht; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1101/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36791","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411362,"bill_number":"SR1109","title":"Youth Villages Georgia Day; recognize March 7, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2012, as Youth Villages Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1109/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36851","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411364,"bill_number":"SR1108","title":"Dyer, Mr. David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. David Dyer, Fannin County High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1108/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36810","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411365,"bill_number":"SR1107","title":"Yancey, Ms. Evonne; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Evonne Yancey on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1107/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36806","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411367,"bill_number":"SR1106","title":"Bailey, Sarah Randolph; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Women of Achievement and 2012 honoree Sarah Randolph Bailey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1106/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36805","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":411375,"bill_number":"SR1103","title":"Gainesville High School Key Club; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gainesville High School Key Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1103/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36794","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":411383,"bill_number":"HR1729","title":"National Association of Black Social Workers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Association of Black Social Workers on its 44th annual conference; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1729/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36869","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411384,"bill_number":"HR1728","title":"Houston, Ms. Whitney; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Whitney Houston; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1728/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36868","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":411392,"bill_number":"HR1726","title":"Henry County Middle School's art classes; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Henry County Middle School's art classes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1726/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36866","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":411399,"bill_number":"HR1724","title":"Duffy, Brian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brian Duffy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1724/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36864","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411401,"bill_number":"HR1723","title":"Chapman, Jeffery Lyndon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeffrey Lyndon Chapman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1723/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36863","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":411408,"bill_number":"HR1721","title":"Rhodes, Dr. William H., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. William H. Rhodes, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1721/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36860","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411409,"bill_number":"HR1720","title":"Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1720/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36859","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":411413,"bill_number":"HR1718","title":"Northlake Community Alliance, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Northlake Community Alliance, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1718/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36857","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":411427,"bill_number":"HR1713","title":"Veterans Remembered Flag; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Veterans Remembered Flag; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1713/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36850","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":411449,"bill_number":"HR1705","title":"Bates, Ms. Angie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Angie Bates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1705/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36842","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":411493,"bill_number":"HR1691","title":"Mosley, Ms. Vernell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Vernell Mosley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1691/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36829","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411496,"bill_number":"HR1690","title":"McDonald, Reverend Timothy, III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Timothy McDonald III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1690/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36828","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411498,"bill_number":"HR1689","title":"Bell, Eldrin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chairman Eldrin Bell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1689/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36827","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411499,"bill_number":"HR1688","title":"Mills, Ms. Helene S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Helene S. Mills; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1688/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36826","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411504,"bill_number":"HR1687","title":"Luther Judson Price Middle School football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Luther Judson Price Middle School football team on their 2011 Atlanta Public Schools Middle School Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1687/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36825","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411506,"bill_number":"HR1686","title":"Dunn, Coy J., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coy J. Dunn, Jr., Kennesaw Mountain High School 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year and Cobb County 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1686/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36824","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411513,"bill_number":"HR1685","title":"McKee, Mr. Richard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Richard McKee on being named the Acworth Middle School 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1685/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36823","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411514,"bill_number":"HR1684","title":"Varner, Gary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Gary Varner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1684/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36822","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411516,"bill_number":"HR1683","title":"Yancey, Ms. Evonne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Evonne Yancey on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1683/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36821","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411518,"bill_number":"HR1682","title":"McMahon, Major General Robert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major General Robert McMahon on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1682/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36820","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411526,"bill_number":"HR1681","title":"Mercier, Ms. Adele; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 94th birthday of Ms. Adele Mercier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1681/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36819","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411527,"bill_number":"HR1680","title":"Landreth, Ms. Barbara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Barbara Landreth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1680/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36818","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411529,"bill_number":"HR1679","title":"Scott, Dr. Beverly A.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Beverly A. Scott and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1679/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36817","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411531,"bill_number":"HR1678","title":"Atkinson, Curtis Lee; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Curtis Lee Atkinson and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1678/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36816","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411534,"bill_number":"HR1677","title":"State of Georgia; pursue desalination technology; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State of Georgia to pursue desalination technology; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1677/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36804","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411535,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Board of Education of Toombs County; change the description of the education districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Toombs County, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5121), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5085), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB519/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36852","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411539,"bill_number":"SB518","title":"DeKalb County; change the description of commissioner districts","description":"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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to revise provisions relating to amending the Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB518/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36809","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411541,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Health; act of a mother breastfeeding her child; shall not be considered unlawful conduct","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to health, so as to provide that the act of a mother breast-feeding her child shall not be considered lewd, lascivious, indecent, or unlawful conduct; to provide that no person or entity shall cause a breast-feeding mother to leave a place because of such activity; to provide a penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB517/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36807","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411544,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Magistrate Court of Chatham County; provide for the collection of additional costs as law library fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making provisions for the Magistrate Court of Chatham County and abolishing the Magistrate Court of Savannah, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4422), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 19, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4222), so as to provide for the collection of additional costs as law library fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB516/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36796","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411548,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Americus, City of; provide for a date of expiration of office for terms of councilmembers and the mayor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Americus, approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5985), as amended, so as to provide for a date of expiration of office for terms of councilmembers and the mayor; to provide for taking of office and swearing in of newly elected or reelected councilmembers and mayors; to provide for meetings for the establishment of council business; to provide for the administration of the oath of office; to provide for a quorum and presiding officers at meetings; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB515/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36795","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411550,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"Cherokee County; homestead exemption; ad valorem taxes for county purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Cherokee County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount as determined from the proceeds generated from the collection of the retail homestead option sales and use tax for residents of that county; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB514/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36792","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411556,"bill_number":"HB1224","title":"Elementary and secondary education; teacher's authority to remove a student from a classroom; expand","description":"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 expand a teacher's authority to remove a student from a classroom; to limit the length of the report required for removal; to provide that a student removal shall not negatively impact a teacher's annual performance evaluation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1224/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36871","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411558,"bill_number":"HB1223","title":"Cherokee County; Board of Education; revise districts","description":"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 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3275), and by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4869), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1223/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36870","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411559,"bill_number":"HB1222","title":"DeKalb County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for terms and manner of election; to revise the referendum requirements for amendments to such Act; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1222/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36861","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411562,"bill_number":"HB1221","title":"State Construction Industry Licensing Board; Division of Roofing Contractors; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensure and regulation of the practices of electrical contracting, plumbing contracting, low-voltage electrical contracting, utility contracting, and conditioned air contracting, so as to create the Division of Roofing Contractors within the State Construction Industry Licensing Board; to provide for the licensure and regulation of roofing contractors; to revise the statement of legislative purpose and add definitions; to provide for requirements for licensure; to prohibit unlicensed performance of roofing contracting; to provide exceptions; to provide for sanctions for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1221/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36815","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411564,"bill_number":"HB1220","title":"Day care centers; employees and directors; require satisfactory child protective services report","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to require a satisfactory child protective services report for employees and directors of day care centers and related child care facilities; to amend Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 49, relating to the Central Child Abuse Registry, so as to authorize the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services to provide certain information on the registry to the Department of Early Care and Learning; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1220/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36814","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411567,"bill_number":"HB1219","title":"Decatur, City of; change corporate limits of city","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Decatur, approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 4351), so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory into the city; to provide for a description of the property annexed; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1219/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36813","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411570,"bill_number":"HB1218","title":"Avondale Estates, City of; change corporate limits of city","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Avondale Estates, approved April 23, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4886), so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory to the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1218/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36812","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411573,"bill_number":"HB1217","title":"Habersham County State Court; provide that January 1, 2015, judge and solicitor shall be full-time positions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Habersham County (formerly the City Court of Habersham County), approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved June 2, 2010 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 3994), so as to provide that beginning January 1, 2015, the judge and solicitor of said court shall be full-time positions; to establish the compensation of the judge and solicitor of said court; to provide that beginning January 1, 2015, neither the judge nor the solicitor of said court shall practice law; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1217/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36801","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411575,"bill_number":"HB1216","title":"Ball Ground, City of; remove exception for certain property from jurisdiction of municipal court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Ball Ground, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4552), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4258), so as to remove an exception for certain property from the jurisdiction of the municipal court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1216/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36800","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411576,"bill_number":"HB1215","title":"Echols County; Board of Commissioners; provide for elections and terms of office","description":"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, so as to provide for elections and terms of office; to provide for submission under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1215/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36799","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411577,"bill_number":"HB1214","title":"Scotland, City of; provide for election of mayor and councilmembers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Scotland, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4314), so as to provide for the election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for terms of office; to provide for the holding of elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1214/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36798","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411578,"bill_number":"HB1213","title":"Pickens County Water and Sewer Authority; waiting period of two years for member reappointment; remove provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Pickens County Water and Sewer Authority, approved April 15, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2764), so as to remove the provision requiring a waiting period of two years for member reappointment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1213/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36797","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411920,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"Troup County; create board of elections and registration; powers and duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Troup County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for certain expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board and personnel; to provide for offices and equipment; to provide for the board's ability to perform certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB520/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36872","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412345,"bill_number":"SR1111","title":"Santangelo, Mr. Leonard; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Leonard Santangelo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1111/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36874","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412350,"bill_number":"SR1110","title":"Andrews, Mr. Leonard Allen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Leonard Allen Andrews; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1110/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36873","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412357,"bill_number":"HR1733","title":"Harold Shedd Highway; Haralson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating United States Highway 27 in Haralson County from the Polk County line to the Carroll County line as the Harold Shedd Highway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1733/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36912","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412365,"bill_number":"HR1732","title":"Chief Vann Bypass; Floyd County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Chief David Vann and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1732/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36906","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412373,"bill_number":"HR1731","title":"House Comprehensive Motor Vehicle and Traffic Reform Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Comprehensive Motor Vehicle and Traffic Reform Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1731/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36905","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412381,"bill_number":"HB1238","title":"West Point, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of West Point 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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1238/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36911","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412388,"bill_number":"HB1237","title":"HOPE scholarships and grants; scholarship for attending out-of-state institutions; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide for a scholarship for attending out-of-state institutions; to provide for forgiving repayment of such scholarships for students who return to this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1237/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36910","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412398,"bill_number":"HB1236","title":"Norcross, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Norcross, Georgia, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4934), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3729), and an Act approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3876), so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Norcross; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1236/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36904","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412406,"bill_number":"HB1235","title":"Augusta-Richmond County Transparency in Government Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the consolidated government of Augusta-Richmond County, approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3648), as amended, so as to provide that certain departments, agencies, and authorities of the consolidated government and certain private entities which contract with the consolidated government for the provision of government services shall have periodic forensic accounting audits; to provide for sanctions for failure to do so; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Lost Reconsidered Bill/Res","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1235/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36903","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412412,"bill_number":"HB1234","title":"State employees' health insurance; no plan shall offer certain drug coverage for erectile dysfunction; provide","description":"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 that no health insurance plan for employees of the state shall offer certain drug coverage for erectile dysfunction; to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1234/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36902","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412423,"bill_number":"HB1233","title":"Floyd County Probate Court; judge and chief magistrate; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for nonpartisan judicial elections in Floyd County; to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Floyd County and the chief magistrate of Floyd County shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1233/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36901","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412430,"bill_number":"HB1232","title":"Muscogee County School District; superintendent may make public works construction contracts; change maximum amount","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4192), so as to change the maximum amount for which the superintendent of the board of education may make public works construction contracts; to change the maximum amount which may be expended for a public works construction contract without affording free competition; to provide that the superintendent of the board of education in an emergency may make certain contracts other than public works construction contracts; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1232/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36900","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412437,"bill_number":"HB1231","title":"Muscogee County School District; change description of districts","description":"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 submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1231/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36899","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412449,"bill_number":"HB1230","title":"DeKalb County Recorder's Court; payment of costs in such court; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing the Recorder's Court of DeKalb County, approved March 17, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 3093), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3565), so as to provide for the payment of costs in such court; to provide for a schedule of costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1230/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36898","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412456,"bill_number":"HB1229","title":"Georgia Smokefree Air Act of 2005; revise certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to revise certain provisions relating to the \"Georgia Smokefree Air Act of 2005\"; to revise definitions; to prohibit smoking in state vehicles; to eliminate an exemption for certain bars or restaurants; to provide for an exemption for cigar bars and private vehicles; to require the owners or operators of certain facilities and establishments to post signs and to direct those smoking to extinguish the lighted product; to provide for administrative penalties for owners and operators who are not in compliance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1229/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36897","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412464,"bill_number":"HB1228","title":"Primaries and elections; use of direct recording electronic (DRE) voting systems and voting machines; eliminate","description":"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 eliminate the use of direct recording electronic (DRE) voting systems and voting machines in primaries and elections in this state; to provide for certain audits of results; to provide for manual recounts of optical scan ballots; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date, intent of the General Assembly, and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1228/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36896","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412472,"bill_number":"HB1227","title":"Gainesville, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Gainesville; to provide for reincorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for submission under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1227/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36895","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412480,"bill_number":"HB1226","title":"Springfield, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Springfield; 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, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1226/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36894","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412486,"bill_number":"HB1225","title":"Moultrie, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Moultrie 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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1225/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36876","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412785,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Public Water Systems; require public water suppliers; transmit customer water consumption data to such county","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-179 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits and performance bonds for operation of public water systems, so as to require public water suppliers utilizing a waste-water sewer system owned or operated by a county, municipality, or local authority to transmit customer water consumption data to such county, municipality, or local authority; to require public water suppliers to suspend water supply to customers who have failed to pay charges for use of the waste-water sewer system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB521/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36875","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412790,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"White County; provide homestead exemption; ad valorem taxes for county purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from White County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $100,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who are 70 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB522/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36913","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412794,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County; provide for the appointment of the judges of such court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 5, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3765), and an Act approved August 17, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001 Ex. Sess., p. 203), so as to provide for the appointment of the judges of such court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB523/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36919","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412799,"bill_number":"HR1734","title":"Charles N. \"Judy\" Poag Memorial Highway; Murray County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Mr. Charles N. \"Judy\" Poag; dedicating a road in his honor; repealing a certain resolution; repealing conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1734/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36917","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412802,"bill_number":"SR1112","title":"Scott, Dr. Shermal B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Shemal B. Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1112/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36877","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412808,"bill_number":"SR1113","title":"Riley, Pastor Harry J.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 70th birthday of Pastor Harry J. Riley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1113/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36878","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412811,"bill_number":"SR1114","title":"Townsend, Dr. Beverly; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Beverly Townsend; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1114/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36879","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412818,"bill_number":"SR1115","title":"Cheek, Dr. Kathryn K.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Kathryn K. Cheek; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1115/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36880","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412821,"bill_number":"SR1116","title":"Johnston, Ms. Tera Davis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Tera Davis Johnston, White County High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1116/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36881","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412827,"bill_number":"SR1117","title":"Dunlap, William Conrad; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending William Conrad Dunlap, White County High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1117/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36882","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412831,"bill_number":"SR1118","title":"Gale, Officer Courtney; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Officer Courtney Gale; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1118/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36883","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412835,"bill_number":"SR1119","title":"Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Day; recognize March 19, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 19, 2012, as Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1119/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36884","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412840,"bill_number":"SR1120","title":"Fix a Leak Week; recognize March 12-18, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12-18, 2012, as Fix a Leak Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1120/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36885","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412847,"bill_number":"SR1121","title":"Georgia Year of Cooperatives; recognize 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing 2012 as the Georgia Year of Cooperatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1121/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36886","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412850,"bill_number":"SR1122","title":"Train, Ms. Blair Kerr; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Blair Kerr Train for being honored with the 2012 Women of Achievement Award by the Career Women's Network; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1122/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36887","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412854,"bill_number":"SR1123","title":"Loyd, Ms. Ann E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Ann E. Loyd for being honored with the 2012 Women of Achievement Award by the Career Women's Network; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1123/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36888","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412859,"bill_number":"SR1124","title":"St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee on the upcoming occasion of the 2012 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1124/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36889","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412863,"bill_number":"SR1125","title":"Foran, Michael A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Chairman Michael A. Foran on the upcoming occasion of the 2012 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1125/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36890","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412868,"bill_number":"SR1126","title":"Ansley, Timothy \"Tim\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal Timothy \"Tim\" Ansley on the upcoming occasion of the 2012 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1126/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36891","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412871,"bill_number":"SR1127","title":"Busbee, Mrs. Mary Beth; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Mary Beth Busbee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1127/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36892","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412877,"bill_number":"SR1128","title":"25th Annual Law Enforcement Cookout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 25th annual law enforcement cookout; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1128/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36893","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412880,"bill_number":"SR1129","title":"Retirement Housing Foundation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Retirement Housing Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1129/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36907","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412886,"bill_number":"SR1130","title":"Young, Mr. James \"Jim\" E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. James \"Jim\" E. Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1130/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36908","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412889,"bill_number":"SR1131","title":"Concrete Day; recognize March 14, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2012, as Concrete Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1131/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36909","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412894,"bill_number":"SR1132","title":"Hanks, Sr., Dr. Lawrence J.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Lawrence J. Hanks, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1132/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36915","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412900,"bill_number":"SR1133","title":"Fourth Annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize March 13, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2012, as the Fourth Annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1133/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36914","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412903,"bill_number":"SR1134","title":"Kittle, Mr. Fred; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Fred Kittle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1134/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36916","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412905,"bill_number":"SR1135","title":"Georgia IronDawgs Bench Press; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia IronDawgs bench press and powerlifting team for their 2011 state and national championship wins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1135/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36918","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413123,"bill_number":"SR1138","title":"Cook, Pastor Tamarkus T.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Tamarkus T. Cook; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1138/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36924","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413125,"bill_number":"SR1137","title":"Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1137/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36923","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413128,"bill_number":"SR1136","title":"Munford, Ms. Lottie Mae Reid; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Ms. Lottie Mae Reid Munford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1136/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36921","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413131,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Water/Sewage Systems; prohibit municipal corporations from requiring certain persons; to use the sewage system maintained by municipal corp.","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-34-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the acquisition and construction of water and sewage systems by municipal corporations, so as to prohibit municipal corporations from requiring certain persons served by a private on-site sewage management system to use the sewage system maintained by the municipal corporation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB524/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36920","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413591,"bill_number":"SR1153","title":"Orlando, Steven M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steven M. Orlando; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1153/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37025","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413592,"bill_number":"SR1152","title":"Sibilly, Ms. Lorette A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Lorette A. Sibilly on the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1152/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36940","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413593,"bill_number":"SR1151","title":"Wiggins, Ms. Louversia L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Louversia L. Wiggins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1151/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36939","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413594,"bill_number":"SR1150","title":"Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month; recognize May 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May, 2012, as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1150/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36937","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413595,"bill_number":"SR1149","title":"Davis, Mr. Ken; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Ken Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1149/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36935","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413596,"bill_number":"SR1148","title":"Fire Station 19 Firefighters; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the firefighters of Fire Station 19; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1148/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36934","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413597,"bill_number":"SR1147","title":"Ervin, Mr. Wayne; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Wayne Ervin, the 2011 Outstanding American History Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1147/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36933","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413598,"bill_number":"SR1146","title":"Cromer, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending David Cromer, Lumpkin County High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1146/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36932","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413600,"bill_number":"SR1145","title":"Ariemma, Ms. Catherine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Catherine Ariemma, Lumpkin County High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1145/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36931","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413601,"bill_number":"SR1144","title":"Buckhead Coalition; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Buckhead Coalition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1144/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36930","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413602,"bill_number":"SR1143","title":"Kick Butts Day; recognize March 21, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 21, 2012, as Kick Butts Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1143/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36929","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413604,"bill_number":"SR1142","title":"Arrington, Sr., Honorable Marvin S.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Marvin S. Arrington, Sr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1142/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36928","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413606,"bill_number":"SR1141","title":"Belle, Ms. Regina; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Regina Belle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1141/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36927","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413608,"bill_number":"SR1140","title":"Freeman, Mrs. Jo Neal; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Jo Neal Freeman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1140/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36926","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":413613,"bill_number":"HR1807","title":"Westwood Schools's football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Westwood Schools's football team on their GISA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1807/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37021","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413614,"bill_number":"HR1806","title":"Cowser, Ms. Marie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Marie Cowser; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1806/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37023","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413615,"bill_number":"HR1805","title":"Robertson, Ms. Shelitha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Shelitha Robertson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1805/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37022","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413616,"bill_number":"HR1804","title":"Meredith, Reverend Dennis A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dennis A. Meredith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1804/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37024","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413617,"bill_number":"HR1803","title":"J.E. Edmonds Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. E. Edmonds Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1803/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37020","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413618,"bill_number":"HR1802","title":"Farmer, Ms. Dwanda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Dwanda Farmer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1802/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37019","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413620,"bill_number":"HR1801","title":"Allen, Bishop O.C., III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop O.C. Allen III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1801/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37018","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413622,"bill_number":"HR1800","title":"Watkins, Mr. Vincent B., J.D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Vincent B. Watkins J.D.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1800/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37017","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413624,"bill_number":"HR1799","title":"Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1799/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37016","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413626,"bill_number":"HR1798","title":"McDaniel, Honorable Hugh Lee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Hugh Lee McDaniel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1798/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37015","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413629,"bill_number":"HR1797","title":"25th annual law enforcement cookout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 25th annual law enforcement cookout; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1797/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37013","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413630,"bill_number":"HR1796","title":"Terry College of Business; Executive Master of Business Administration program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Executive Master of Business Administration program at the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1796/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37014","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413631,"bill_number":"HR1795","title":"The Brickery in Sandy Springs, Georgia; 20th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Brickery in Sandy Springs, Georgia, on the occasion of its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1795/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37012","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413632,"bill_number":"HR1794","title":"Munford, Ms. Lottie Mae Reid; 100th birthday; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Ms. Lottie Mae Reid Munford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1794/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37011","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":413658,"bill_number":"HR1779","title":"Sandy Creek High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sandy Creek High School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1779/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36996","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413659,"bill_number":"HR1778","title":"Huddleston Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Huddleston Elementary School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1778/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36995","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413663,"bill_number":"HR1777","title":"Whitewater High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Whitewater High School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1777/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36994","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413665,"bill_number":"HR1776","title":"J.C. Booth Middle School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J.C. Booth Middle School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1776/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36993","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413666,"bill_number":"HR1775","title":"Bennett's Mill Middle School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bennett's Mill Middle School for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia and excellence in student academic achievement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1775/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36992","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":413669,"bill_number":"HR1773","title":"Little, Mrs. Mattie Ruth; 100th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Mattie Ruth Little on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1773/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36990","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413670,"bill_number":"HR1772","title":"Georgia's cooperatives; 2012 as International Year of Cooperatives; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's cooperatives and recognizing 2012 as the International Year of Cooperatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1772/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36989","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413675,"bill_number":"HR1771","title":"AdEdge Water Technologies; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending AdEdge Water Technologies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1771/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36988","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413676,"bill_number":"HR1770","title":"Bruce, Dr. James Frederick, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. James Frederick Bruce, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1770/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36987","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413677,"bill_number":"HR1769","title":"Fire Station 19 firefighters; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the firefighters of Fire Station 19; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1769/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36986","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413678,"bill_number":"HR1768","title":"Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month; May, 2012; proclaim","description":"A RESOLUTION proclaiming May, 2012, as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1768/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36985","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413679,"bill_number":"HR1767","title":"Simmons, Mary Hudmon; 100th birthday; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mary Hudmon Simmons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1767/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36984","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413681,"bill_number":"HR1766","title":"Hayslett, Ms. Marlit; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Marlit Hayslett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1766/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36983","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413683,"bill_number":"HR1765","title":"Historic Bennett Union Missionary Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Historic Bennett Union Missionary Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1765/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36982","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413685,"bill_number":"HR1764","title":"Lee, Mr. Allen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Allen Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1764/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36981","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413688,"bill_number":"HR1763","title":"Oliver, Mr. Samuel L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Samuel L. Oliver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1763/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36980","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413689,"bill_number":"HR1762","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; February 27, 2012, as Delta Day at the state capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and recognizing February 27, 2012, as Delta Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1762/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36979","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413690,"bill_number":"HR1761","title":"Japan; recovery and rebuilding efforts; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the recovery and rebuilding efforts of Japan and her people; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1761/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36978","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413691,"bill_number":"HR1760","title":"Oh, Dr. Sang Wan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Sang Wan Oh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1760/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36977","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413693,"bill_number":"HR1759","title":"Tucker High School Tigers; 2011 Class AAAA State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Tucker High School Tigers on their 2011 Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1759/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36976","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413694,"bill_number":"HR1758","title":"Hapeville Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hapeville Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1758/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36975","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413697,"bill_number":"HR1757","title":"Randall, Mr. Andre Kenneth \"Chase\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Andre Kenneth \"Chase\" Randall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1757/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36974","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413698,"bill_number":"HR1756","title":"2012 Georgia Cotton Queens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2012 Georgia Cotton Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1756/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36973","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413699,"bill_number":"HR1755","title":"Stephens, Ms. Ovis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Ovis Stephens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1755/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36972","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413700,"bill_number":"HR1754","title":"State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1754/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36971","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413702,"bill_number":"HR1753","title":"Nimmer, Mr. William T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William T. Nimmer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1753/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36970","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413707,"bill_number":"HR1752","title":"House Interns for 2012 Regular Session; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the House Interns for the 2012 Regular Session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1752/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36969","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413708,"bill_number":"HR1751","title":"Forest Park Teen Council; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Forest Park Teen Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1751/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36964","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413710,"bill_number":"HR1750","title":"Lakeside High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lakeside High School and its Student Government Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1750/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36963","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413711,"bill_number":"HR1749","title":"Hawkins, Mr. Herbert (Herb) C., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Herbert (Herb) C. Hawkins, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1749/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36962","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413712,"bill_number":"HR1748","title":"Freeman, Mrs. Jo Neal; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Jo Neal Freeman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1748/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36961","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413715,"bill_number":"HR1747","title":"Morrill Act; recognize and invite UGA president to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Morrill Act on the grand occasion of its 150th anniversary and inviting University of Georgia President Dr. Michael F. Adams, Vice President of Public Service and Outreach Jennifer Frum, Fort Valley State University President Dr. Larry Rivers, and Dean of Agriculture Dr. Govindarajan Kannan to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1747/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36960","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413716,"bill_number":"HR1746","title":"Gatewood School girls basketball team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Gatewood School girls basketball team on their 2012 GISA Class AA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1746/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36959","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413717,"bill_number":"HR1745","title":"Andrews, Rear Admiral Annie B.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rear Admiral Annie B. Andrews and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1745/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36958","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413720,"bill_number":"HR1744","title":"McClain, Mr. Dewey Loren; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Dewey Loren McClain and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1744/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36957","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413721,"bill_number":"HR1743","title":"Dodson, Mr. Henry David, Jr.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Henry David Dodson, Jr., and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1743/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36956","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413724,"bill_number":"HR1742","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day; March 13, 2012; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2012, as the Fourth Annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the capitol and inviting the brothers and thereby the fraternity to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1742/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36955","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413726,"bill_number":"HR1741","title":"Heard Mixon Elementary School; Dole Food Company; commend & invite reps to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Heard Mixon Elementary School and Dole Food Company and inviting Dole Food Company President Brad Bartlett and Vice President Marty Ordman and Heard Mixon Elementary School's 4-H representative, Kim Lawrence, to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1741/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36954","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413727,"bill_number":"HR1740","title":"Groves High School; Dole Food Company; commend and invite reps to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Groves High School and Dole Food Company and inviting Dole Food Company President Brad Bartlett and Vice President Marty Ordman and Groves High School's 4-H student, Byron Childs, to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1740/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36953","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413729,"bill_number":"HR1739","title":"Gray Elementary School; Dole Food Company; commend and invite reps to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gray Elementary School and Dole Food Company and inviting Dole Food Company President Brad Bartlett and Vice President Marty Ordman and Gray Elementary School teacher, Marva Cleveland, to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1739/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36952","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413730,"bill_number":"HR1738","title":"House Variable Sales Tax Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Variable Sales Tax Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1738/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36951","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413731,"bill_number":"HR1737","title":"Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1737/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36950","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413732,"bill_number":"HR1736","title":"Young Democrats, Lambda Alliance, and Ally Outreach; University of Ga.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Young Democrats, Lambda Alliance, and Ally Outreach of the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1736/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36938","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413733,"bill_number":"HR1735","title":"Gilmer High School wrestling team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Gilmer County High School wrestling team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1735/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36922","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413734,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Commissioner of Roads/Revenues; Walker County; modernize, update; elections, runoffs, expenses, county attorney; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Walker, approved February 10, 1939 (Ga. L. 1939, p. 751), as amended, so as to modernize, update, and revise such Act; to eliminate archaic language; to revise provisions relating to elections, runoffs, expenses, county attorney, financial statements, competitive bidding, audits, road maintenance, and oversight; to provide for the ratification of certain contracts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB525/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36936","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413736,"bill_number":"HB1254","title":"Jeff Davis County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3896), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1254/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37029","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413737,"bill_number":"HB1253","title":"Jeff Davis County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3902), 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 submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1253/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37028","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413741,"bill_number":"HB1252","title":"Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority; change method of appointing members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority, approved April 18, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4448), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4294), so as to change the method of appointing the members of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1252/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37027","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413742,"bill_number":"HB1251","title":"Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority; provide for membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the membership of the Dodge County - Eastman Development Authority; to provide a statement of authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1251/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37026","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413744,"bill_number":"HB1250","title":"Murray County Board of Elections and Registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the board of elections of Murray County, approved March 12, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4009), so as to create the Murray County Board of Elections and Registration; to change the manner of selection of members of the board of elections and registration; to provide for certain qualifications for members of the board; to provide for the certification of appointments; to provide for filling of vacancies; to provide for oaths of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1250/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36967","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413745,"bill_number":"HB1249","title":"Lyerly, Town of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Lyerly; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the town; to provide for a governing authority of such town and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1249/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36966","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413746,"bill_number":"HB1248","title":"Garden City, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Garden City ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $40,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1248/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36965","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413747,"bill_number":"HB1247","title":"Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; additional penalty assessments for additional violations; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, so as to expand the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund provisions under the Constitution of Georgia to authorize additional penalty assessments for additional violations; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1247/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36949","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413749,"bill_number":"HB1246","title":"Sales and use tax; variable rate of tax based on place of manufacture of product sold; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, collection, and assessment of a state sales and use tax, so as to provide for a variable rate of such tax based on the place of manufacture of the product sold in this state; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1246/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36948","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413750,"bill_number":"HB1245","title":"Franklin County; board of elections; stagger terms of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Franklin County and to provide for its powers and duties, approved May 1, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3632), so as to stagger the terms of the members of the board; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1245/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36947","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413751,"bill_number":"HB1244","title":"Kennesaw, City of; change provisions relating to the corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved April 10, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3620), as amended, particularly by home rule amendment filed in the office of Secretary of State September 22, 2009 (Ga. L. 2010, p. 4239), and as amended by an Act approved April 20, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3645), so as to change the provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1244/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36946","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413752,"bill_number":"HB1243","title":"Glennville, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Glennville, approved August 21, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 1228), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4466), an Act approved April 28, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3756), and an Act approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4304), so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1243/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36945","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413753,"bill_number":"HB1242","title":"Hall County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4941), 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 for the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1242/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36944","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413754,"bill_number":"HB1241","title":"Economic Development, Department of; Division of Minority and Women's Business Development; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Economic Development, so as to define certain terms; to create the Division of Minority and Women's Business Development; to provide for appointment of a director; to provide for powers and duties of the director; to create the position of minority and women owned business enterprise state-wide advocate; to provide for appointment; 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 rules and regulations; to provide for the implementation of rules and regulations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1241/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36943","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413755,"bill_number":"HB1240","title":"Tattnall County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Tattnall County, approved August 8, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 674), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3916), and by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3833), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1240/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36942","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413756,"bill_number":"HB1239","title":"Tattnall County; board of education; change description of districts","description":"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 11, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3922), and by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3802), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1239/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36941","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416687,"bill_number":"HR1903","title":"Lamar, Ms. Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Ashley Lamar, Wilkinson County Middle School's 2012 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1903/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37252","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416688,"bill_number":"HR1902","title":"May, Krystalyn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Krystalyn May, Wilkinson County Elementary School's 2012 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1902/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37251","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416689,"bill_number":"HR1901","title":"Cram, Coach Rusty; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Rusty Cram; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1901/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37250","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416690,"bill_number":"HR1900","title":"Christian Aid Mission Partnership; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christian Aid Mission Partnership; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1900/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37249","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416691,"bill_number":"HR1899","title":"Joshua Project Worldwide; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Joshua Project Worldwide; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1899/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37248","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416693,"bill_number":"HR1898","title":"Brooks, Jonathan Samuel Warren; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jonathan Samuel Warren Brooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1898/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37247","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416694,"bill_number":"HR1897","title":"Anaphylaxis Awareness Week; August 26 through September 1, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing August 26 through September 1, 2012, as Anaphylaxis Awareness Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1897/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37246","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416696,"bill_number":"HR1896","title":"Houk, Julian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julian Houk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1896/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37245","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416698,"bill_number":"HR1895","title":"Astles, Rachel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rachel Astles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1895/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37244","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416699,"bill_number":"HR1894","title":"Stafford, Nicole; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicole Stafford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1894/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37243","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416701,"bill_number":"HR1893","title":"Christy, Katie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Katie Christy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1893/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37242","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416702,"bill_number":"HR1892","title":"Redding, Erika; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Erika Redding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1892/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37241","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416703,"bill_number":"HR1891","title":"Downs, Maddie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maddie Downs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1891/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37240","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416704,"bill_number":"HR1890","title":"Love, Frank; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frank Love; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1890/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37239","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416707,"bill_number":"HR1889","title":"Fletcher, Sahara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sahara Fletcher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1889/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37238","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416708,"bill_number":"HR1888","title":"Flowers, Jordan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jordan Flowers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1888/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37237","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416709,"bill_number":"HR1887","title":"Morgan, Bruce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bruce Morgan on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1887/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37236","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416710,"bill_number":"HR1886","title":"Samuel Chapter #9 of the Order of the Eastern Star; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Samuel Chapter #9 of the Order of the Eastern Star; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1886/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37235","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416711,"bill_number":"HR1885","title":"Dodson, Mr. Henry David, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Henry David Dodson, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1885/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37234","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416713,"bill_number":"HR1884","title":"Georgia State Patrol Post 42; Department of Driver Services; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State Patrol Post 42 and the Department of Driver Services on the occasion of its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1884/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37233","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416714,"bill_number":"HR1883","title":"Georgia Department of Public Safety; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Department of Public Safety on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1883/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37232","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416715,"bill_number":"HR1882","title":"CHRIS Kids Day; March 22, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22, 2012, as CHRIS Kids Day at the Georgia state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1882/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37231","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416723,"bill_number":"HR1881","title":"Walker, Ms. Ruth; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Ruth Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1881/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37230","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416724,"bill_number":"HR1880","title":"Reed, Dr. Sandra B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Sandra B. Reed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1880/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37229","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416726,"bill_number":"HR1879","title":"Youth Leadership Thomasville-Thomas County; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Youth Leadership Thomasville-Thomas County on the occasion of its 15th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1879/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37228","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416727,"bill_number":"HR1878","title":"Christian, Elmer B. \"Buddy\", III; Senior Police Officer; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senior Police Officer Elmer B. \"Buddy\" Christian III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1878/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37227","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416728,"bill_number":"HR1877","title":"Howard, Tony; Senior Police Officer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senior Police Officer Tony Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1877/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37226","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416729,"bill_number":"HR1876","title":"Strength, Sheriff Ronald; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sheriff Ronald Strength on the occasion of his retirement and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1876/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37225","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":416734,"bill_number":"HR1873","title":"House Study Committee on Defensive Medicine and Patient Compensation; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Defensive Medicine and Patient Compensation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1873/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37208","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":416736,"bill_number":"HR1871","title":"Georgia World Congress Center Authority; use free market principles with any contracts or rights for a new Atlanta Falcons stadium; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia World Congress Center Authority to use free market principles with any contracts or rights for a new Atlanta Falcons stadium on the World Congress Center property; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1871/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37173","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416738,"bill_number":"HR1870","title":"Murray, Anne Tanner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Anne Tanner Murray, Trinity Christian School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1870/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37165","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416739,"bill_number":"HR1869","title":"Kent, Ms. Sandy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Sandy Kent, Trinity Christian School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1869/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37164","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416740,"bill_number":"HR1868","title":"Yawn, Mr. Bruce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Bruce Yawn upon the occasion of his retirement and the closing of Snooky's Restaurant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1868/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37163","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416743,"bill_number":"HR1867","title":"Scamihorn, Cheryl; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cheryl Scamihorn, Jones County High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1867/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37162","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416744,"bill_number":"HR1866","title":"Montgomery, Terri; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Terri Montgomery, Wilkinson County Primary School's 2012 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1866/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37161","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416746,"bill_number":"HR1865","title":"Jackson, Ashleigh; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ashleigh Jackson, Wilkinson County High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1865/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37160","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416747,"bill_number":"HR1864","title":"Chitty, Troy, II; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Troy Chitty II, Jones County High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1864/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37159","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416748,"bill_number":"HR1863","title":"Kemp, Jennifer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jennifer Kemp, Heard Elementary School's 2012 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1863/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37158","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416749,"bill_number":"HR1862","title":"Knight, Mr. Phillip; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Phillip Knight, Wilkinson County High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1862/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37157","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416750,"bill_number":"HR1861","title":"Childs, Leigh; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leigh Childs, James H. Porter Elementary School's 2012 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1861/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37156","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":416754,"bill_number":"HR1859","title":"Spraetz, Ms. Cathy Willis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Cathy Willis Spraetz on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1859/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37154","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416755,"bill_number":"HR1858","title":"Center for Black Women's Wellness, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Center for Black Women's Wellness, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1858/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37153","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416756,"bill_number":"HR1857","title":"Noibi, Dr. Abayomi \"Yomi\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Abayomi \"Yomi\" Noibi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1857/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37152","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416757,"bill_number":"HR1856","title":"Rodgers, Officer Jeff; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Officer Jeff Rodgers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1856/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37151","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":416760,"bill_number":"HR1854","title":"Prostate Cancer Awareness Month; September, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September, 2012, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1854/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37149","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416763,"bill_number":"HR1853","title":"Williams, Ms. Cynthia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Cynthia Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1853/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37148","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416764,"bill_number":"HR1852","title":"Woodfield Academy; Mrs. Susan Jukes; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Woodfield Academy and Mrs. Susan Jukes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1852/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37147","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416767,"bill_number":"HR1851","title":"Reid, Pastor W.J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor W.J. Reid on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1851/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37146","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":416769,"bill_number":"HR1849","title":"Sergeant Major James E. Jones Memorial Bridge; Berrien County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Sergeant Major James E. Jones and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1849/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37144","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":416771,"bill_number":"HR1847","title":"Gould, Ms. Julia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Julia Gould on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1847/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416774,"bill_number":"HR1846","title":"Davidson, Alexis Carl; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alexis Carl Davidson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1846/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37108","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416775,"bill_number":"HR1845","title":"Walker, Ms. Dionne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Dionne Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1845/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37107","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416776,"bill_number":"HR1844","title":"Phi Theta Kappa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Phi Theta Kappa; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1844/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37106","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416777,"bill_number":"HR1843","title":"English, Apostle Sanjay; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Apostle Sanjay English; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1843/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37105","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416778,"bill_number":"HR1842","title":"Stanley, Reverend David L., Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend David L. Stanley, Sr., on the occasion of his 25th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1842/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37104","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":416781,"bill_number":"HR1840","title":"Dent, Reverend Rickey G.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Rickey G. Dent; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1840/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37102","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":416784,"bill_number":"HR1838","title":"Sapp, Mr. James T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James T. Sapp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1838/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416785,"bill_number":"HR1837","title":"Capitol Commission; Pastor Ron J. Bigalke; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Capitol Commission and Pastor Ron J. Bigalke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1837/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37099","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416790,"bill_number":"HR1836","title":"Oglesby, Mr. Morris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Morris Oglesby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1836/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37098","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416791,"bill_number":"HR1835","title":"Bowen, Major Julian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major Julian Bowen on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1835/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37097","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":416797,"bill_number":"HR1831","title":"Chastain, Ms. Blanche; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Blanche Chastain on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1831/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37093","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416798,"bill_number":"HR1830","title":"Genocide Prevention/Awareness Month; recognize & invite coalition to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of April, 2012, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the capitol and inviting the Georgia Coalition to Prevent Genocide to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1830/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37092","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416799,"bill_number":"HR1829","title":"Daly, Deputy Sheriff Richard Joseph; condolences; invite family to House","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Deputy Sheriff Richard Joseph Daly and inviting the Daly family, Clayton County Sheriff Kem Kimbrough, and Deputy Chief Garland Watkins to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1829/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37091","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416800,"bill_number":"HR1828","title":"State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; commend and invite participants to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly and inviting Executive Director Randall Trammel, Chairman of the Board Scott Maxwell, Youth Governor Elizabeth Holland, Lt. Governor Nicole Futch, and Speaker of the House Jay Jones to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1828/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37090","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416802,"bill_number":"HR1827","title":"Mrs. Glenda and Dr. John Covington Highway; Paulding County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Glenda and Dr. John Covington and dedicating a road in their honor; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1827/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37079","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416803,"bill_number":"HR1826","title":"Jim Wetherington Interchange; Muscogee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jim Wetherington and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1826/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37078","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416804,"bill_number":"HR1825","title":"Hugh Carroll Butler Memorial Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Hugh Carroll Butler and dedicating a bridge in his memory; repealing a certain resolution; repealing conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1825/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37072","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416806,"bill_number":"HR1824","title":"Billingsley, Chris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chris Billingsley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1824/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37067","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416807,"bill_number":"HR1823","title":"Hunter, Coach Ron; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Ron Hunter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1823/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37066","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416810,"bill_number":"HR1822","title":"Robinson, Mrs. Lisa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Lisa Robinson, Crawford County Elementary School's 2011 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1822/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37065","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416811,"bill_number":"HR1821","title":"Bloodworth, GeorgAnne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2012 Youth of the Year nominee GeorgAnne Bloodworth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1821/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37064","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416812,"bill_number":"HR1820","title":"McKenzie-Jackson, Dr. Traci; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Traci McKenzie-Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1820/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37063","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416813,"bill_number":"HR1819","title":"Davidson College men's basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Davidson College men's basketball team on winning the Southern Conference Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1819/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37062","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416816,"bill_number":"HR1818","title":"Phil Streetman Day; March 22, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Phil Streetman and recognizing March 22, 2012, as Phil Streetman Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1818/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37060","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416817,"bill_number":"HR1817","title":"Higginbotham, Miss Laurel Noelle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Laurel Noelle Higginbotham, 2012 Georgia Watermelon Queen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1817/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37059","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416818,"bill_number":"HR1816","title":"Sibilly, Ms. Lorette A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Lorette A. Sibilly on the grand occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1816/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37058","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416819,"bill_number":"HR1815","title":"Gale, Officer Courtney; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Officer Courtney Gale; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1815/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37057","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416822,"bill_number":"HR1814","title":"Ahuja, Ms. Kiran; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Kiran Ahuja; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1814/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37056","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416824,"bill_number":"HR1813","title":"Lu, Mr. Chris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Chris Lu; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1813/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37055","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416825,"bill_number":"HR1812","title":"National Groundwater Awareness Week; March 11-17, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11-17, 2012, as National Groundwater Awareness Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1812/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37054","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416826,"bill_number":"HR1811","title":"Atlanta's John Marshall Law School's negotiation team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta's John Marshall Law School's negotiation team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1811/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37053","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416828,"bill_number":"HR1810","title":"Jarrell, Mr. Lannie Southwell, III; Stacye Jarrell; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Lannie Southwell Jarrell III and Ms. Stacye Jarrell and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1810/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37052","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416829,"bill_number":"HR1809","title":"United State Congress; enact FairTax and ratify the repeal of the 16th Amendment; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to enact the FairTax and expressing the State of Georgia's commitment to ratify the repeal of the 16th Amendment and to conform the existing state tax code accordingly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1809/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37047","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416831,"bill_number":"HR1528","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and inviting the Georgia District Director and representatives of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1528/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36379","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416833,"bill_number":"HR1415","title":"Conally, Hellen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hellen Conally for being named a 2012 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education delegate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1415/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/36058","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416840,"bill_number":"HB1302","title":"Municipal Court of Columbus; judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia, approved August 12, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 63), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 443), so as to provide for nonpartisan elections for the judge of such court; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1302/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37297","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416841,"bill_number":"HB1301","title":"Chatham County Magistrate Court; qualifications for magistrates; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making provisions for the Magistrate Court of Chatham County and abolishing the Municipal Court of Savannah, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4422), as amended, so as to provide for qualifications for magistrates; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1301/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37207","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416842,"bill_number":"HB1300","title":"Bleckley County; board of education and school superintendent; number of members and districts where elected; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise and restate the law relating to the Bleckley County board of education and school superintendent; to provide for the number of members of the board and the districts from which they are elected; to provide for eligibility, manner of election, and filling of vacancies; to provide for a chairperson and vice chairperson; to provide for reimbursement of expenses; to provide for appointment of the school superintendent; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the Voting Rights Act; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1300/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37206","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416846,"bill_number":"HB1299","title":"DeKalb County; nonbinding, advisory referendum by electors to ascertain if schools should place or operate a telecommunication tower on school property; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding, advisory referendum by the electors of DeKalb County for the purpose of ascertaining whether the local or independent school system in DeKalb County or charter school should place or operate a telecommunications tower on any elementary, middle, or high school property; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1299/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37205","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416847,"bill_number":"HB1298","title":"Atlanta, City of; municipal court; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4469), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3840), so as to modify provisions relating to the municipal court; to provide for the imposition, collection, and expenditure of an additional penalty in the municipal court for municipal detention and prison facilities; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1298/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37204","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416850,"bill_number":"HB1297","title":"Jeff Davis County; nonbinding, advisory referendum by electors to ascertain if judge of Probate Court will also serve as chief magistrate judge; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding, advisory referendum by the electors of Jeff Davis County for the purpose of ascertaining whether the judge of the Probate Court of Jeff Davis County shall also serve as the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Jeff Davis County; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1297/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37185","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416851,"bill_number":"HB1296","title":"Toccoa, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Toccoa 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.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1296/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37168","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416852,"bill_number":"HB1295","title":"Stephens County; board of education; change description of districts","description":"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 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1295/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37143","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416853,"bill_number":"HB1294","title":"Williamson, City of; terms of office of mayor and members of city council; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Williamson,\" approved April 7, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5651), so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and members of the city council; to provide for elections; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1294/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37142","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416854,"bill_number":"HB1293","title":"Crisp County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Crisp County, approved August 8, 1908 (Ga. L. 1908, p. 295), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 23, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4091), 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 until the expiration of the terms of office to which they were elected; to provide for other matters; to provide for submission of this Act for approval under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1293/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37141","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416857,"bill_number":"HB1292","title":"Student scholarship organizations; testing requirements for qualified schools and programs which enroll eligible students; provide","description":"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 testing requirements for qualified schools and programs which enroll eligible students; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1292/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37140","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416858,"bill_number":"HB1291","title":"Sandy Springs, City of; executive and judicial officials; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandy Springs in Fulton County, approved April 15, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005 p. 3515), so as to modify provisions relating to the City of Sandy Springs and the executive and judicial officials of such city; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1291/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37139","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416860,"bill_number":"HB1290","title":"DeKalb County; board of education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which members of the county board of education shall be elected, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 3424), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4536), 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 certain terms of office; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1290/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37138","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416861,"bill_number":"HB1289","title":"DeKalb County; board of education; provide for certain terms of office","description":"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 provide for certain terms of office; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1289/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37137","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416863,"bill_number":"HB1288","title":"Hart County Water and Sewer Authority; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to re-create and reconstitute the Hart County Water and Sewer Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the purposes, powers, duties, and functions of the authority and authorize certain contracts and agreements; to repeal a certain Act; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1288/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37136","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416864,"bill_number":"HB1287","title":"Treutlen County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1287/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37135","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416865,"bill_number":"HB1286","title":"Treutlen County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 change the description of the commissioner districts; to define certain terms; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1286/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37134","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416866,"bill_number":"HB1285","title":"Appling County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 define certain terms; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for conditional automatic repeal; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1285/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37133","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416869,"bill_number":"HB1284","title":"Appling County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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, particularly by an Act approved March 4, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3601), so as to change the description of the education districts; to define certain terms; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for conditional automatic repeal; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1284/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37132","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416872,"bill_number":"HB1283","title":"Charlton County; nonstaggered four-month vehicle registration period; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing for a nonstaggered four-month vehicle registration period for Charlton County, approved March 25, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3608); to specify the vehicle registration period for Charlton County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1283/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37131","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416873,"bill_number":"HB1282","title":"Charlton County; board of commissioners; change provisions relating to number of meetings held","description":"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, so as to change provisions relating to the number of meetings to be held by the board; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1282/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37130","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416874,"bill_number":"HB1281","title":"Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority; members to be elected for unlimited consecutive terms; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Ware County Water and Sewer Authority, now known as the Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority, approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 705), as amended, so as to allow members to be elected for unlimited consecutive terms; to repeal a provision relating to expansion of services and addition of members; to reduce the number of days of nonpayment beyond which the authority may disconnect service; to raise the maximum fee for reconnection of service; to exempt the authority from sales and use taxes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1281/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37129","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416875,"bill_number":"HB1280","title":"Spalding County State Court; charge technology fee for each civil case filed and each criminal fine imposed; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Spalding County, approved December 14, 1897 (Ga. L. 1897, p. 462), as amended, so as to authorize the court to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed and each criminal fine imposed; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be put; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1280/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37128","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416876,"bill_number":"HB1279","title":"Spalding County Probate Court; charge technology fee for each civil case filed; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Probate Court of Spalding County to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be put; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1279/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37127","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416878,"bill_number":"HB1278","title":"Spalding County Magistrate Court; charge technology fee for each civil case filed and criminal fine imposed; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Spalding County to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed and criminal fine imposed; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be put; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1278/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37126","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416880,"bill_number":"HB1277","title":"Washington, City of; change description of council districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Washington, Georgia, approved February 14, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 2139), as amended, 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1277/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37115","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416881,"bill_number":"HB1276","title":"Richmond Hill, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Richmond Hill; 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, 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 an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1276/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37112","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416883,"bill_number":"HB1275","title":"Chatham Area Transit Authority; board membership and staggered terms; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Chatham Area Transit Authority, approved March 28, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 5082), as amended particularly by an Act approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 3587), so as to provide for board membership and staggered terms; to provide for methods of transacting business; to provide for per diem allowances for members and chairperson of the board; to provide for the election of a chairperson; to provide for the audit of books and records of the authority; to repeal a provision providing for financial operations and administrative matters to be performed by Chatham County; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1275/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37111","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416884,"bill_number":"HB1274","title":"Tourism Marketing Act of 2012; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Department of Economic Development, so as to provide for a short title; to create a revenue fund for tourism marketing; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1274/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37088","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416886,"bill_number":"HB1273","title":"Jefferson County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the chairperson and the members of the Board of Education of Jefferson County, approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4224), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1273/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37083","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416887,"bill_number":"HB1272","title":"Bacon County; Board of Commissioners; membership of chairperson and commissioners on boards and authorities; limit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act re-creating the Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4436), as amended, so as to limit the membership of the chairperson and commissioners on boards and authorities; to provide for the compensation of the chairperson; to provide for filling a vacancy in office; to limit the terms of the vice chairperson; to provide for a person to assume the position of chairperson in the event of a vacancy or disability; to provide for placing items on meeting agenda; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1272/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37077","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416888,"bill_number":"HB1271","title":"Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission; immunity for commission and its officers, agents and employees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission, approved April 19, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3661), so as to provide for immunity for the commission and its officers, agents, and employees; to provide for changes to membership, appointment, election, terms, cooperation, quorum, salaries, and officers of the commission; to provide for notices and hearings to be conducted prior to any increase in rates, fees, tolls, or charges to customers for water or sewer system services; to provide for a performance audit or performance review; to provide for a referendum; to provide for submission of this Act to the United States Department of Justice for preclearance; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1271/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37076","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416889,"bill_number":"HB1270","title":"Jefferson County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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, 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1270/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37075","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416894,"bill_number":"HB1269","title":"Bacon County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to revise and reenact the law creating a Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4436), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3718), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1269/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37070","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416895,"bill_number":"HB1268","title":"Bacon County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Bacon County,\" approved February 20, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 2713), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3707), 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 submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1268/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37069","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416896,"bill_number":"HB1267","title":"Acworth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau; change name to Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Acworth Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3793), so as to change the name of the bureau to the Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority; to provide for change in membership, terms, and vacancy provisions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1267/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37051","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416897,"bill_number":"HB1266","title":"Acworth Lake Authority; change membership requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Acworth Lake Authority, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 265), as amended, so as to change membership requirements; to change the number required for a quorum; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1266/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37050","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416898,"bill_number":"HB1265","title":"Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; to provide a statement of legislative findings; to define certain terms; to provide for a board of trustees, appointment of members, and meetings; to provide for powers and duties; to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority and to authorize the collection for the payment of such revenue bonds; to make the revenue bonds of the authority exempt from taxation; to fix and provide the venue and jurisdiction of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for the validation of bonds; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1265/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37046","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416900,"bill_number":"HB1264","title":"Douglasville, City of; change description of election districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Douglasville, approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4559), as amended, so as to change the description of the election districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for manner of election; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1264/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37045","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416901,"bill_number":"HB1263","title":"Catoosa County; board of commissioners; change description of districts","description":"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 May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4011), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1263/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37044","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416903,"bill_number":"HB1262","title":"Catoosa County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"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 May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4005), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1262/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37043","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416905,"bill_number":"HB1261","title":"Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create and establish an airport authority in and for the County of Spalding and City of Griffin; to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, operate, own, and improve airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft which shall include related buildings, equipment, and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to such undertaking; to authorize the authority to acquire, lease, own, and hold a fee simple title, or any interest therein, to all necessary property therefor, both real and personal, within and outside the confines of Spalding County and to lease and sell any and all such facilities including real property; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1261/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37042","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416906,"bill_number":"HB1260","title":"Gwinnett County Recorder's Court; impose and collect technology fee for each criminal fine imposed; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish for the County of Gwinnett a court to be known as the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 27, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 3125), as amended, so as to authorize the Recorder's Court of Gwinnett County to impose and collect a technology fee for each criminal fine imposed; to authorize the county governing authority to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be put through the use of its annual budget development and adoption process; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1260/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37041","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416908,"bill_number":"HB1259","title":"Milner, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Milner; to provide for reincorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, suspension, 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; to provide for the office of mayor and mayor pro tempore and certain duties and powers relative thereto; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1259/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37040","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416909,"bill_number":"HB1258","title":"Columbus, City of; certain notices to be made in newspaper having largest circulation; provide","description":"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 to provide for certain notices to be made in the newspaper having the largest circulation in Columbus, Georgia; to correct certain clerical errors in such Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1258/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37039","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416910,"bill_number":"HB1257","title":"Effingham County; Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues; revise powers and duties of chairperson","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Effingham, approved July 26, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, p. 466), as amended, so as to revise the powers and duties of the chairperson of the board; to provide for meetings; to provide for quorum and voting; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1257/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37038","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416911,"bill_number":"HB1256","title":"Western Area Regional Radio System Authority; remove City of Douglasville and add Coweta County as a member","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Western Area Regional Radio System Authority, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4521), so as to remove the City of Douglasville as a member of such authority; to add Coweta County as a member of such authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1256/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37037","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":416912,"bill_number":"HB1255","title":"Eatonton-Putnam Water and Sewer Authority; composition; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Eatonton-Putnam Water and Sewer Authority, approved May 10, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4090), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4363), so as to change certain provisions relating to the composition of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1255/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37030","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417104,"bill_number":"HB1303","title":"Physician assistants; prescribe Schedule II controlled substances; physicians authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-103 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of authority to physician assistants, so as to authorize a physician to delegate to a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances; to require health insurance providers to record the name of a physician assistant providing care and treatment to a patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1303/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37310","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417105,"bill_number":"HB1304","title":"Southern Judicial Circuit; director of pretrial release program and other staff members make arrests and certain other powers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide the director of the pretrial release program for the Southern Judicial Circuit and such other members of the staff of such program as may be designated by the chief judge of such judicial circuit with arrest and certain other powers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1304/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37311","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417106,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Catoosa County; office of commissioner; change the description of the commissioner districts","description":"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 May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 4011), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB526/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37073","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417107,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Turner County; board of education; change the description of the education districts","description":"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, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 4862), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5349), 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 the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB527/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37110","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417109,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"Turner County; board of commissioners; change the description of the commissioner districts","description":"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 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4992), 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 for the submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB528/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37113","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417111,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Cherokee County Development Authority; provide for expanded powers and duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for expanded powers and duties of the Cherokee County Development Authority; to provide a statement of authority; to provide that such authority may acquire structures for use as an office, a warehouse, a regional commercial development, or a research and development facility; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB529/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37120","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417112,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"Mansfield, City of; provide a new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Mansfield; 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 definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for an effective date; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB530/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37167","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417114,"bill_number":"SB531","title":"Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia; provide nonpartisan elections for judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia, approved August 12, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 63), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4443), so as to provide that future elections for the judge of such court shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB531/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37169","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417115,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"Doraville, City of; change the coporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Doraville in the County of DeKalb, approved October 13, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB532/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37170","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417116,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Floyd County; provide for nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for nonpartisan judicial elections in Floyd County; to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Floyd County and the chief magistrate of Floyd County shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; to provide for submission of this Act under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB533/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37178","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417120,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"McDonough, City of; provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of McDonough, approved April 16, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3387), as amended, so as 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, vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB534/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37211","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417122,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"Cobb County; board of commissioners; reconstitute","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3808), so as to 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 election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for submission of this Act for preclearance under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB535/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37213","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417123,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"\"Georgia Back to Work Program Act\"; allow eligible participants receiving unemployment insurance benefits to receive workplace training","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the \"Georgia Back to Work Program Act\"; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to provide for a program to allow eligible participants who are receiving unemployment insurance benefits to receive workplace training; to provide for the implementation and administration of the Georgia Back to Work Program by the Georgia Department of Labor; to designate certain persons and employers as eligible to participate in such program; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB536/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37214","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417125,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"McDonough, City of; amend powers of mayor; provide for a city administrator","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide a new charter for the City of McDonough,\" enacted during the 2012 regular session of the General Assembly and printed in the 2012 Georgia Laws, so as to amend the powers of the mayor; to provide for a city administrator; to provide for powers and duties of the city administrator; to provide for an acting city administrator; to provide for emergencies; to provide for removal; to provide for vacancies; to provide for a referendum; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB537/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37217","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417127,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Holidays and Observances; change date of Georgia Day","description":"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 change the date of Georgia Day; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB538/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37313","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417128,"bill_number":"HR1904","title":"Pritchard, Ms. Amy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Amy Pritchard, Wells Elementary School's 2012 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1904/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37253","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417131,"bill_number":"HR1905","title":"Chatman, Ms. Valerie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Valerie Chatman, Wilkinson County Primary School's 2012 Special Education Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1905/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37254","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417132,"bill_number":"HR1906","title":"Spikes, Ms. Schlonda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Schlonda Spikes, Wilkinson County Elementary School's 2012 Special Education Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1906/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37255","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417134,"bill_number":"HR1907","title":"Pace, Mr. Charm; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Charm Pace, Clifton Ridge Middle School's 2012 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1907/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37256","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417137,"bill_number":"HR1908","title":"Williams, Ms. Vonceil; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Vonceil Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1908/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37257","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417139,"bill_number":"HR1909","title":"Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; 70th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on the occasion of its 70th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1909/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37258","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417140,"bill_number":"HR1910","title":"Collins Hill High School softball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2011 Collins Hill High School softball team on winning the GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1910/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37259","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417142,"bill_number":"HR1911","title":"Collins Hill High School wrestling team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Collins Hill High School wrestling team on winning the 2012 Team Traditional Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1911/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37260","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417143,"bill_number":"HR1912","title":"Reising, Ryan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ryan Reising; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1912/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37261","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417145,"bill_number":"HR1913","title":"Fowler, John Thomas, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Thomas Fowler, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1913/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37262","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417148,"bill_number":"HR1914","title":"Mountain View High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mountain View High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1914/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37263","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417149,"bill_number":"HR1915","title":"Sylvania Information Center; 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Sylvania Information Center upon the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1915/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37264","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417150,"bill_number":"HR1916","title":"Daniels, Mrs. Nannie Mullis; 102nd birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Nannie Mullis Daniels on the grand occasion of her 102nd birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1916/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37265","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417153,"bill_number":"HR1917","title":"Norton, Mr. Gary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Gary Norton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1917/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37266","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417154,"bill_number":"HR1918","title":"Richmond Baptist Church; 115th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Richmond Baptist Church on the occasion of its 115th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1918/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37267","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417155,"bill_number":"HR1919","title":"Bikers Month at the capitol; May, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of May, 2012, as Bikers Month at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1919/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37268","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417158,"bill_number":"HR1920","title":"Yu, Gina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gina Yu, the Floyd County School System's and Armuchee High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1920/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37269","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417160,"bill_number":"HR1921","title":"Popham, Mrs. Sandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Sandra Popham, Armuchee High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1921/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37270","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417162,"bill_number":"HR1922","title":"Baker, Jesse; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jesse Baker, Darlington School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1922/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37271","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417165,"bill_number":"HR1923","title":"Hunt, Mr. Kevin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Kevin Hunt, Darlington School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1923/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37272","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417166,"bill_number":"HR1924","title":"Cantrell, Alexandria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alexandria Cantrell, Model High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1924/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37273","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417167,"bill_number":"HR1925","title":"Wood, Mrs. Sheila; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Sheila Wood, Model High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1925/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37274","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417170,"bill_number":"HR1926","title":"Beacham, Austin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Austin Beacham, Rome City School System's and Rome High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1926/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37275","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417171,"bill_number":"HR1927","title":"Blackburn, Mr. Andy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Andy Blackburn, Rome High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1927/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37276","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417172,"bill_number":"HR1928","title":"Bristow, Wendy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Wendy Bristow, Unity Christian School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1928/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37277","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417174,"bill_number":"HR1929","title":"Payne, Mrs. Susan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Susan Payne, Unity Christian School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1929/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37278","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417176,"bill_number":"HR1930","title":"Harris, Mr. Dale B.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Dale B. Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1930/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37279","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417177,"bill_number":"HR1931","title":"Pike, Sydnie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sydnie Pike for being selected as the 2012 Children's Miracle Network Champion Across America Ambassador; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1931/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37280","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417182,"bill_number":"HR1932","title":"Culverton United Methodist Church; 100th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Culverton United Methodist Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1932/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37281","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417183,"bill_number":"HR1933","title":"Napier, Lindsey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lindsey Napier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1933/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37282","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417184,"bill_number":"HR1934","title":"Hayes, Ms. Laura; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Laura Hayes for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1934/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37283","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417186,"bill_number":"HR1935","title":"Ellenburg, Ms. Alana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Alana Ellenburg for outstanding contributions to education in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1935/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37284","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417189,"bill_number":"HR1936","title":"Dykes, Stephanie Nichole; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stephanie Nichole Dykes, Chattooga High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1936/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37285","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417190,"bill_number":"HR1937","title":"Windincamp, Ms. Sarah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Sarah Windincamp, Chattooga High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1937/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37286","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417192,"bill_number":"HR1938","title":"Coosa High School cheerleading squad; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coosa High School cheerleading squad on their exceptional performance in the GHSA Class AA 2011 State Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1938/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37287","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417194,"bill_number":"HR1939","title":"Moraga, William; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending William Moraga, Coosa High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1939/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37288","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417195,"bill_number":"HR1940","title":"Westbrook, Ms. Barbara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Barbara Westbrook, Coosa High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1940/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37289","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417200,"bill_number":"HR1941","title":"Owen, Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Andrew Owen, Pepperell High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1941/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37290","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417201,"bill_number":"HR1942","title":"Steelnack, Mr. Robert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Robert Steelnack, Pepperell High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1942/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37291","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417202,"bill_number":"HR1943","title":"McCain, Ms. Susan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Susan McCain, Trion High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1943/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37292","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417205,"bill_number":"HR1944","title":"Johnson, Stewart Van; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stewart Van Johnson, Trion High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1944/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37293","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417207,"bill_number":"HR1945","title":"Millican, Staff Sergeant Scott; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Staff Sergeant Scott Millican; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1945/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37294","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417208,"bill_number":"HR1946","title":"Stephens County High School skills team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Stephens County High School skills team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1946/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37295","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417210,"bill_number":"HR1947","title":"Stephens County High School girls softball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Stephens County High School girls softball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1947/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37296","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417212,"bill_number":"HR1948","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; adopt amendments to 2009 International Energy Conservation Code; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to set aside the adoption of the Georgia amendments to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code that mandate blower door tests and third-party inspections and to revise the task force process to ensure a fair assessment of amendments and a fair process of code adoption; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1948/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37312","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417213,"bill_number":"HR1949","title":"Allen, Sergeant Major Victor E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sergeant Major Victor E. Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1949/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37315","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417214,"bill_number":"HR1950","title":"Piedmont Newman Hospital; Piedmont Healthcare; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Piedmont Newman Hospital and Piedmont Healthcare; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1950/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37316","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417218,"bill_number":"HR1951","title":"194th Armored Brigade; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 194th Armored Brigade; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1951/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37318","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417220,"bill_number":"HR1952","title":"Reformed Theological Seminary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Reformed Theological Seminary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1952/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37319","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417221,"bill_number":"HR1953","title":"Brumley, Mr. Kenneth Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Kenneth Eugene Brumley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1953/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37320","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417223,"bill_number":"HR1954","title":"Bankoff, Mr. Joseph R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Joseph R. Bankoff on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1954/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37322","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417226,"bill_number":"HR1955","title":"Patrick Henry statue; artist; committee; businesses; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the artist, committee, and businesses involved in the commission of the Patrick Henry statue; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1955/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37323","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417227,"bill_number":"HR1956","title":"Fowler, Mr. W. Wyche, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. W. Wyche Fowler, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1956/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37324","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417229,"bill_number":"HR1957","title":"Cleland, Mr. Max; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Max Cleland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1957/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37325","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417230,"bill_number":"HR1958","title":"Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1958/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37327","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417231,"bill_number":"HR1959","title":"Coweta Water Education Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coweta Water Education Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1959/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37328","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417235,"bill_number":"HR1960","title":"Butcher, Ms. Stephanie Ray; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Stephanie Ray Butcher on winning the 2011 Achievement Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1960/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37329","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417237,"bill_number":"HR1961","title":"Zeanah, Dr. Michelle Reynolds; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Michelle Reynolds Zeanah, recipient of the 2011 Young Physician of the Year Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1961/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37330","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417238,"bill_number":"HR1962","title":"Alexander, Ms. Elizabeth Tillson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Elizabeth Tillson Alexander on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1962/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37331","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417243,"bill_number":"HR1964","title":"Johnson, Ms. Cora Lee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Cora Lee Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1964/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37333","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417249,"bill_number":"HR1968","title":"Jasper County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jasper County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1968/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37337","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417253,"bill_number":"HR1969","title":"Lee, Miss Vicki; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Vicki Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1969/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37338","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417258,"bill_number":"HR1972","title":"Boys and Girls Clubs of Georgia; Chantil Coleman; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Boys and Girls Clubs of Georgia and commending the Boys and Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2012 Youth of the Year, Chantil Coleman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1972/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37341","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417259,"bill_number":"HR1973","title":"Hynes, Dr. Thomas J. \"Tim\", Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Thomas J. \"Tim\" Hynes, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1973/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37342","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417261,"bill_number":"HR1974","title":"Jackson, Dr. John A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. John A. Jackson upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1974/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37343","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417279,"bill_number":"SR1158","title":"District Governor Alan Bethel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending District Governor Alan Bethel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1158/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37035","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417280,"bill_number":"SR1159","title":"National Men's Health Month; recognize June 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of June, 2012, as National Men's Health Month at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1159/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37036","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417285,"bill_number":"SR1161","title":"Bias, Mr. Richard R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Richard R. Bias; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1161/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37049","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417287,"bill_number":"SR1163","title":"State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1163/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37068","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417290,"bill_number":"SR1164","title":"Eta Phi Beta Sorority; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on the occasion of its 70th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1164/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37071","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417293,"bill_number":"SR1165","title":"Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe High School Academic Decathlon Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe High School Academic Decathlon Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1165/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37074","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417294,"bill_number":"SR1166","title":"Kaplan, Tyler J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler J. Kaplan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1166/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37080","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417296,"bill_number":"SR1167","title":"Akpabio, Princess Pat; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Princess Pat Akpabio; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1167/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37081","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417298,"bill_number":"SR1168","title":"Flanders, Jr., Mr. Frank B.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Frank B. Flanders, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1168/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37082","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417299,"bill_number":"SR1169","title":"Stephens, Ms. Ovis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Ovis Stephens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1169/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37084","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417303,"bill_number":"SR1170","title":"Tedders, Eric; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Eric Tedders, Gilmer County High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1170/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37085","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417304,"bill_number":"SR1171","title":"Herold, Timothy James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Timothy James Herold, Gilmer County High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1171/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37086","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417305,"bill_number":"SR1172","title":"Savannah Grace Little; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Savannah Grace Little, Fannin County High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1172/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37087","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417307,"bill_number":"SR1173","title":"Georgia Tech Cooperative Education Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Tech Cooperative Education Program on its 100th anniversary and for its Centennial Celebration during the 2012-2013 school year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1173/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37089","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417309,"bill_number":"SR1174","title":"Hunter, Coach Ron; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Ron Hunter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1174/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37114","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417311,"bill_number":"SR1175","title":"Ms. Ja'Naan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Ja'Naan for becoming USA Artist in Residence for Sierra Leone, West Africa; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1175/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37116","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417313,"bill_number":"SR1176","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize first week of October 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the first week of October, 2012, as Georgia Pre-K Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1176/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37117","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417315,"bill_number":"SR1177","title":"Millican, Staff Sergeant Scott; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Staff Sergeant Scott Millican; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1177/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37118","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417316,"bill_number":"SR1178","title":"Zeanah, Dr. Michelle Reynolds; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Michelle Reynolds Zeanah, recipient of the 2011 Young Physician of the Year Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1178/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37119","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417320,"bill_number":"SR1179","title":"Morgan, Ms. Pam; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Pam Morgan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1179/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37121","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417321,"bill_number":"SR1180","title":"Davis, Belva Allen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Belva Allen Davis on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1180/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37122","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417322,"bill_number":"SR1181","title":"Oliver, Ms. Beulah Rucker; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Women of Achievement and 2012 honoree Ms. Beulah Rucker Oliver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1181/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37124","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417323,"bill_number":"SR1182","title":"Mapp, Maya; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maya Mapp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1182/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37125","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417327,"bill_number":"SR1183","title":"Bond, Corey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Corey Bond; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1183/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417329,"bill_number":"SR1184","title":"Senior Police Officer Eric Antonio Jones; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senior Police Officer Eric Antonio Jones on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1184/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37171","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417330,"bill_number":"SR1185","title":"CHRIS Kids Day; recognize March 22, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22, 2012, as CHRIS Kids Day at the Georgia state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1185/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37172","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417333,"bill_number":"SR1187","title":"2012 Senate Interns; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2012 Senate interns for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1187/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37175","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417334,"bill_number":"SR1188","title":"Senate Technology in Tax Collection Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Technology in Tax Collection Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1188/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37176","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417341,"bill_number":"SR1190","title":"Mitchell, Mr. Irving S.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Irving S. Mitchell; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1190/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37179","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417342,"bill_number":"SR1191","title":"Franklin, Dr. Robert Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Robert Michael Franklin upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1191/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37180","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417344,"bill_number":"SR1192","title":"Farris, Mrs. Christine King; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Christine King Farris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1192/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37181","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417347,"bill_number":"SR1193","title":"Morrill Act; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Morrill Act on the grand occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1193/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37182","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417352,"bill_number":"SR1197","title":"St. Pius X Catholic Church Congregation; Conyers, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the congregation of St. Pius X Catholic Church of Conyers, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1197/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37191","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417356,"bill_number":"SR1198","title":"Life Church Congregation; Conyers, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the congregation of Life Church of Conyers, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1198/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37192","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417361,"bill_number":"SR1201","title":"New Life in Christ Baptist Church Congregation; Conyers, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the congregation of New Life in Christ Baptist Church of Conyers, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1201/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37196","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417374,"bill_number":"SR1208","title":"Boys and Girls Clubs of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Boys and Girls Clubs of Georgia and commending the Boys and Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2012 Youth of the Year, Chantil Coleman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1208/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37187","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417375,"bill_number":"SR1209","title":"O'Donnell, Ms. Leah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Leah O'Donnell, 2012 Civilian of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1209/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37189","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417378,"bill_number":"SR1210","title":"Lieutenant Kristi Peterson Wigington; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Kristi Peterson Wigington, 2011 Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1210/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37190","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417381,"bill_number":"SR1212","title":"Gainesville State College's Politically Incorrect Club; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gainesville State College's Politically Incorrect Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1212/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37203","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417383,"bill_number":"SR1213","title":"Senate Complete Streets Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Complete Streets Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1213/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37210","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417384,"bill_number":"SR1214","title":"Ossie Davis Parkway; Ware County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Ossie Davis and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1214/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37212","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417385,"bill_number":"SR1215","title":"Wernick, Mr. Joel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Joel Wernick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1215/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37218","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417389,"bill_number":"SR1216","title":"Senior Police Officer Tony Howard; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senior Police Officer Tony Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1216/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37219","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417390,"bill_number":"SR1217","title":"Senate Garnishment Proceedings Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Garnishment Proceedings Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1217/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37215","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417391,"bill_number":"SR1218","title":"Love, Kyle; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kyle Love; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1218/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37220","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417393,"bill_number":"SR1219","title":"Independent Bookstores and Booksellers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing independent bookstores and commending independent booksellers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1219/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37221","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417395,"bill_number":"SR1220","title":"Senate Study Committee on Georgia Ethics and Accountability; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Georgia Ethics and Accountability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1220/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37216","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417396,"bill_number":"SR1221","title":"City Schools of Decatur Board of Education; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the City Schools of Decatur Board of Education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1221/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37222","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417399,"bill_number":"SR1222","title":"Lucy C. Laney High School Boys Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lucy C. Laney High School boys basketball team on their GHSA AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1222/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37223","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417401,"bill_number":"SR1223","title":"Judge Kenneth O. Nix Highway; Cobb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Judge Kenneth O. Nix and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1223/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37298","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417402,"bill_number":"SR1224","title":"Byrd, Mr. Joey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Joey Byrd, 2011 Rookie of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1224/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37299","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417405,"bill_number":"SR1225","title":"Lieutenant Matt O'Keefe; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Matt O'Keefe, 2012 Supervisor of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1225/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37300","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417407,"bill_number":"SR1226","title":"Grayson High School Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Grayson High School football team on their 2011 Georgia High School Association Class AAAAA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1226/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37301","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417408,"bill_number":"SR1227","title":"Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day; recognize March 22, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of the National MS Society and recognizing March 22, 2012, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1227/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37302","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417411,"bill_number":"SR1229","title":"Cardoza, Mr. Randy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Randy Cardoza on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1229/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37304","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417413,"bill_number":"SR1230","title":"Brint, Mrs. Everlena; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Everlena Brint on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1230/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37305","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417425,"bill_number":"SR1237","title":"Macon-Bibb County Fire Department; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1237/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37321","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417630,"bill_number":"SR1252","title":"Weeks, Mr. James W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James W. Weeks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1252/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37362","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417638,"bill_number":"SR1249","title":"McNeal, Dr. Lorenzo P.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Lorenzo P. McNeal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1249/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37360","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417639,"bill_number":"SR1248","title":"Albert, Jacob; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jacob Albert, Walton High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1248/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37358","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417642,"bill_number":"SR1247","title":"Middlebrooks, Mr. Steve; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Steve Middlebrooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1247/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37355","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417643,"bill_number":"SR1246","title":"Pine Lake Mayor Gregory M. Zarus; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pine Lake Mayor Gregory M. Zarus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1246/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37354","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417646,"bill_number":"SR1245","title":"Cleland, Senator Max; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Max Cleland on the occasion of his 70th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1245/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37353","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417653,"bill_number":"SR1242","title":"Senate Study Committee on the Horse Racing Industry; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Horse Racing Industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1242/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37349","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417658,"bill_number":"HR2015","title":"House Public Utility Unit Closure, Contracts, and Rates Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Public Utility Unit Closure, Contracts, and Rates Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2015/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37365","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417663,"bill_number":"HR2014","title":"Thompson, Mr. Shane; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Shane Thompson on the occasion of Shane's Rib Shack's tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2014/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37401","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417665,"bill_number":"HR2013","title":"Grayson High School football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Grayson High School football team on their 2011 Georgia High School Association Class AAAAA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2013/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37400","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417667,"bill_number":"HR2012","title":"Baker, Mr. James Goodman; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. James Goodman Baker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2012/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37399","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417669,"bill_number":"HR2011","title":"Bennett, Mr. Everett; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Everett Bennett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2011/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37398","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417671,"bill_number":"HR2010","title":"Beasley, Mrs. Ardena Miles; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Ardena Miles Beasley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2010/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37397","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417674,"bill_number":"HR2009","title":"Sherman, Ms. Daphne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Daphne Sherman, Effingham County School System and South Effingham High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2009/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37396","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417677,"bill_number":"HR2008","title":"Truluck, Emilia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emilia Truluck, Effingham County School System and South Effingham High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2008/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37395","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417678,"bill_number":"HR2007","title":"Middlebroooks, Mr. Steve; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Steve Middlebrooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2007/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37394","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417682,"bill_number":"HR2006","title":"Gainesville High School Academic Bowl team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Gainesville High School Academic Bowl team on their 2012 Academic Bowl State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2006/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37393","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417683,"bill_number":"HR2005","title":"Habersham Christian Learning Center, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Habersham Christian Learning Center, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2005/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37392","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417687,"bill_number":"HR2004","title":"Amerson, Representative Amos; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Amos Amerson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2004/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37391","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417689,"bill_number":"HR2003","title":"Redd, Mr. Aspinwall Hodge \"Pat\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Aspinwall Hodge \"Pat\" Redd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2003/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37390","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417692,"bill_number":"HR2002","title":"Clayton County Family Care, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Clayton County Family Care, Inc., on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2002/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37389","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417695,"bill_number":"HR2001","title":"Forrest Hill Academy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Forrest Hill Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2001/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37388","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417696,"bill_number":"HR2000","title":"Sprayberry High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sprayberry High School for being named one of the 2011 Georgia Schools of Excellence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2000/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37387","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417700,"bill_number":"HR1999","title":"Dixon, Honorable Harry D., Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Honorable Harry D. Dixon, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1999/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37386","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417704,"bill_number":"HR1998","title":"Sims, Mother Clara Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mother Clara Georgia Sims on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1998/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37385","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417705,"bill_number":"HR1997","title":"Johnson, Mr. Joseph \"Joe\" Burton; Mrs. Ruby Elizabeth Johnson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Joseph \"Joe\" Burton Johnson and Mrs. Ruby Elizabeth Johnson on the occasion of their 71st wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1997/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37384","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417707,"bill_number":"HR1996","title":"Scott, Mr. Alvin Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Alvin Leon Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1996/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37383","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417710,"bill_number":"HR1995","title":"Chamblee, Mr. John Henry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. John Henry Chamlee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1995/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37382","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417712,"bill_number":"HR1994","title":"Dilbeck, Mr. William; Mrs. Gail Dilbeck; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William Dilbeck and Mrs. Gail Dilbeck; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1994/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37381","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417715,"bill_number":"HR1993","title":"Johnson, Mrs. Annie Burns; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Annie Burns Johnson on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1993/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37380","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417716,"bill_number":"HR1992","title":"Piedmont Academy's One-Act Play; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the students of Piedmont Academy's One-Act Play on their 2011 Georgia Independent School Association AA State One-Act Play Championship; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1992/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37379","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417719,"bill_number":"HR1991","title":"Scamihorn, Cheryl; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cheryl Scamihorn, Jones County High School's 2012 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1991/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37378","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417722,"bill_number":"HR1990","title":"Chitty, Troy, II; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Troy Chitty II, Jones County High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1990/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37377","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417725,"bill_number":"HR1989","title":"Piedmont Academy's football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Piedmont Academy's football team on their 2011 GISA State AA Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1989/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37376","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417727,"bill_number":"HR1988","title":"Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1988/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37375","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417729,"bill_number":"HR1987","title":"Golden Isles Aviation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Golden Isles Aviation for being named the ConocoPhillips Aviation Fixed Base Operator of the Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1987/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37374","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417731,"bill_number":"HR1986","title":"Foster, Mrs. Runell \"Nell\" Brooks; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Runell \"Nell\" Brooks Foster on the occasion of her 106th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1986/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37373","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417732,"bill_number":"HR1985","title":"Georgia Tech women's basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2011-2012 Georgia Tech women's basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1985/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37372","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417736,"bill_number":"HR1984","title":"Greer, Mr. Fred W., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Fred W. Greer, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1984/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37371","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417740,"bill_number":"HR1983","title":"Siege of Beirut; 30th anniversary; lost veterans; recognize and honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Siege of Beirut on the occasion of its 30th anniversary and honoring the life and memory of its lost veterans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1983/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37370","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417741,"bill_number":"HR1982","title":"Jessie, Ms. Iris B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Iris B. Jessie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1982/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37369","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417744,"bill_number":"HR1981","title":"McNeal, Dr. Lorenzo P.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Lorenzo P. McNeal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1981/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37368","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417746,"bill_number":"HR1980","title":"Ness, Chip; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chip Ness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1980/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37367","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417748,"bill_number":"HR1979","title":"Callaway, Mr. Howard H. \"Bo\"; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Howard H. \"Bo\" Callaway and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1979/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37366","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417751,"bill_number":"HR1978","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1978/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37356","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417752,"bill_number":"HR1977","title":"House Study Committee on the Horse Racing Industry; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Horse Racing Industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1977/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37351","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417756,"bill_number":"HB1305","title":"State government; pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; provide","description":"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 pari-mutuel wagering or betting on horse racing in this state; to provide for the comprehensive regulation of such activities; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Racing Commission; to provide for the membership, terms of office, filling of vacancies, qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the members of such commission; to provide for the legal representation of such commission; to provide for commission staff and employees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1305/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37364","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417989,"bill_number":"HB1306","title":"Forest Park, City of; number of councilmember votes for calling a special meeting; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Forest Park in the County of Clayton, approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4409), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3545), so as to change the number of councilmember votes for calling a special meeting, transacting business, overriding a veto, transacting emergency business, removing the city manager, removing a director, removing a member of a board, or removing an officer; to remove a certain provision relating to at-large voting; to provide for related matters, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination - Local","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1306/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37460","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417990,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"\"The Hazel D. McCurry Act\"; require nursing homes to provide certain nursing staffing","description":"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 enact \"The Hazel D. McCurry Act\"; to require nursing homes to provide certain nursing staffing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB540/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37471","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417991,"bill_number":"HR2016","title":"Hecht, William H. \"Bill\"; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending William H. \"Bill\" Hecht and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2016/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37417","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417993,"bill_number":"HR2017","title":"Justice, Department of; intervene in death of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Justice to intervene in the death of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2017/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37418","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417994,"bill_number":"HR2018","title":"Webb, Mr. Clarence; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Clarence Webb on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2018/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37422","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":417996,"bill_number":"HR2019","title":"Wang, Charles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Wang; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2019/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37423","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":417999,"bill_number":"HR2021","title":"Graves, Reverend Dwight C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dwight C. Graves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2021/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37425","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418051,"bill_number":"SR1274","title":"Evans, Mother Dorethea Daye; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mother Dorethea Daye Evans on the occasion of her 77th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1274/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37457","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418053,"bill_number":"SR1276","title":"Harmon, Dr. W. Ken; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. W. Ken Harmon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1276/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37462","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418054,"bill_number":"SR1277","title":"Papp, Dr. Daniel S.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Daniel S. Papp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1277/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37463","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418055,"bill_number":"SR1278","title":"Bobo, Ms. Patsy and Mr. Joe McGlamery; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Patsy Bobo and Mr. Joe McGlamery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1278/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37464","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418056,"bill_number":"SR1279","title":"Atlanta Assistance League; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Assistance League on the occasion of their 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1279/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37465","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418057,"bill_number":"SR1280","title":"Coker, Sr., Mr. William Douglas \"Doug\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. William Douglas \"Doug\" Coker, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1280/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37466","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418058,"bill_number":"SR1281","title":"Environmental Protection Division; urge to provide expeditious review and ultimate approval of water and wastewater facility plans and permits","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Environmental Protection Division to provide expeditious review and ultimate approval of water and wastewater facility plans and permits; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1281/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37459","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418059,"bill_number":"SR1282","title":"Sutherland, Mrs. Joan Miller; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Joan Miller Sutherland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1282/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37467","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418060,"bill_number":"SR1283","title":"District 35 Legislative Day; recognize March 27, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 27, 2012, as District 35 Legislative Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1283/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37468","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418061,"bill_number":"SR1284","title":"Anaphylaxis Awareness Week; recognize August 26 - September 1, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing August 26 through September 1, 2012, as Anaphylaxis Awareness Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1284/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37469","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418063,"bill_number":"SR1285","title":"Button Gwinnett Day; recognize second Wednesday of April of 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the second Wednesday of April of 2012 as Button Gwinnett Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1285/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37470","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418064,"bill_number":"SR1286","title":"Jagiella, Dr. Waclav \"Walter\" James Constantine; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Waclav \"Walter\" James Constantine Jagiella; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1286/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37472","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418370,"bill_number":"HR2052","title":"Harbison, Mrs. Cecilia; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Cecilia Harbison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2052/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37479","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418372,"bill_number":"HR2053","title":"National Organization of Black County Officials, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Organization of Black County Officials, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2053/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37492","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418373,"bill_number":"HR2054","title":"State of Israel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State of Israel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2054/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37493","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418374,"bill_number":"HR2055","title":"Trippi, Mr. Charley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Charley Trippi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2055/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37494","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418376,"bill_number":"HR2056","title":"Forest Park High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Forest Park High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2056/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37495","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418377,"bill_number":"HR2057","title":"Seydel, Ms. Laura Turner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Laura Turner Seydel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2057/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37496","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418378,"bill_number":"HR2058","title":"Samuel Chapter #92; Order of the Eastern Star; President Kay Jackson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Samuel Chapter #92 of the Order of the Eastern Star and President Kay Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2058/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37497","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418379,"bill_number":"HR2059","title":"Jackson, Ms. Lisa P.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Lisa P. Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2059/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37498","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418380,"bill_number":"HR2060","title":"McGaha, Dr. Gary A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Gary A. McGaha; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2060/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37499","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418381,"bill_number":"HR2061","title":"Hightower, Mr. Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Michael Hightower; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2061/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37500","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418385,"bill_number":"HR2063","title":"Boy Scouts of America Troop 51; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Boy Scouts of America Troop 51 on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2063/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37502","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418386,"bill_number":"HR2064","title":"Good Growth DeKalb; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Good Growth DeKalb; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2064/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37503","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418387,"bill_number":"HR2065","title":"Tricoli, Anthony; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Perimeter College President Anthony Tricoli; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2065/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37504","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418389,"bill_number":"HR2067","title":"Gateway Martial Arts; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gateway Martial Arts on the occasion of its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2067/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37506","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418392,"bill_number":"HR2069","title":"Brown, Pastor Jerry L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Jerry L. Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2069/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37508","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418393,"bill_number":"HR2070","title":"Bryant, Dr. Thomas E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Thomas E. Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2070/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37509","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418397,"bill_number":"HR2074","title":"Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day; June 20, 2012; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 20, 2012, as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the capitol to raise awareness of the dangers of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2074/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37513","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418399,"bill_number":"HR2075","title":"World Affairs Council of Atlanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the World Affairs Council of Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2075/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37514","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418403,"bill_number":"HR2078","title":"Tillman, Ms. Donna Elizabeth; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Donna Elizabeth Tillman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2078/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37517","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418405,"bill_number":"HR2080","title":"Ellenburg, Ms. Alana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Alana Ellenburg, Pepperell High School and the Floyd County School System's 2012 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2080/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37519","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418407,"bill_number":"HR2081","title":"Barber, Pastor Leroy; \"Green My Hood\" initiative; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Leroy Barber's initiative, \"Green My Hood\"; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2081/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37520","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418413,"bill_number":"HR2086","title":"Henry W. Grady High School Mock Trial Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2012 Henry W. Grady High School Mock Trial Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2086/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37525","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418415,"bill_number":"HR2087","title":"Warner, Chad; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shorter University men's basketball Head Coach Chad Warner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2087/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37526","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418423,"bill_number":"HR2093","title":"Perry, Ms. Hattie Mae; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Hattie Mae Perry on the occasion of her 85th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2093/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37537","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418426,"bill_number":"HR2096","title":"Buford High School softball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Buford High School softball team on winning their fifth consecutive GHSA Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2096/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37540","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418428,"bill_number":"HR2098","title":"Cotto, Kelsy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kelsy Cotto; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2098/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37542","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418429,"bill_number":"HR2099","title":"Carlton, Chad & Julie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chad and Julie Carlton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2099/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37543","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418431,"bill_number":"SR1287","title":"Hinton, Mr. Russell; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Russell Hinton and wishing him happiness in retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1287/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37473","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418432,"bill_number":"SR1288","title":"Harbison, Mrs. Cecilia; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Cecilia Harbison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1288/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37474","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418433,"bill_number":"SR1289","title":"Whitefield Academy Boys Varsity Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Whitefield Academy boys varsity basketball team on their third Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1289/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37475","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418435,"bill_number":"SR1291","title":"Georgia History Month; recognize September","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of September as Georgia History Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1291/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37477","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418437,"bill_number":"SR1292","title":"Pastor Leroy Barber's initiative, \"Green My Hood\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Leroy Barber's initiative, \"Green My Hood\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1292/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37478","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418439,"bill_number":"SR1293","title":"Snyder, Mrs. Edna Louise; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Edna Louise Snyder on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1293/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37480","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418440,"bill_number":"SR1294","title":"Holcombe, Ms. Vickey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Vickey Holcombe on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1294/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37481","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418441,"bill_number":"SR1295","title":"Wentz, Mrs. Sally Rebecca; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Sally Rebecca Wentz on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1295/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37482","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418442,"bill_number":"SR1296","title":"Russell, Julianna; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julianna Russell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1296/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37483","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418443,"bill_number":"SR1297","title":"Land, Judge John Henry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Judge John Henry Land; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1297/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37484","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418444,"bill_number":"SR1298","title":"Murrah, Jr., Mr. William Nolan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. William Nolan Murrah, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1298/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37485","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418446,"bill_number":"SR1299","title":"Rawls, Mr. Sam; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Sam Rawls; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1299/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37486","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418447,"bill_number":"SR1300","title":"MAP International; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending MAP International; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1300/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37489","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418448,"bill_number":"SR1301","title":"2012 Senate Administrative Assistants; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2012 Senate administrative assistants on their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1301/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37487","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418449,"bill_number":"SR1302","title":"Sweat, Kevin Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kevin Michael Sweat; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1302/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37488","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418450,"bill_number":"SR1303","title":"Borum, Mr. Bradford R. and Mrs. Shannon Lee Wallace; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Mr. Bradford R. Borum and Mrs. Shannon Lee Wallace on the occasion of their marriage; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1303/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37490","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418451,"bill_number":"SR1304","title":"Blogger Day; recognize March 29, 2012","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia's political bloggers for their continued, consistent, and constant role in promoting openness, transparency, and accountability in government at every level and recognizing March 29, 2012, as Blogger Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1304/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37491","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418702,"bill_number":"SR1307","title":"Adams, Rylan Charles; celebrate birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Rylan Charles Adams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1307/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37531","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418703,"bill_number":"SR1308","title":"Orok, Reverend Tommy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Tommy Orok on the occasion of his pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1308/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37532","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418705,"bill_number":"SR1309","title":"Wilson, Captain Harry \"Ken\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Harry \"Ken\" Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1309/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37545","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":418706,"bill_number":"SR1310","title":"Lieutenant Colonel Shirley Arnold; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Colonel Shirley Arnold; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1310/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37546","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":419043,"bill_number":"HR2127","title":"Goggins, Austin David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Austin David Goggins, Polk County School System and Cedartown High School's 2012 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2127/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37627","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":419049,"bill_number":"HR2121","title":"Brown, Pastor Jerry L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Jerry L. Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2121/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37621","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419050,"bill_number":"HR2120","title":"Ferrell, Ms. Tiana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Tiana Ferrell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2120/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37620","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419051,"bill_number":"HR2119","title":"Neely, Dr. Phillip R., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Phillip R. Neely, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2119/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37619","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419052,"bill_number":"HR2118","title":"Cancer Treatment Centers of America; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cancer Treatment Centers of America; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2118/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37618","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419053,"bill_number":"HR2117","title":"Purcell, Firefighter Jim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Firefighter Jim Purcell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2117/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37617","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":419056,"bill_number":"HR2114","title":"Siffles, Brandon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brandon Siffles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2114/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37614","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419057,"bill_number":"HR2113","title":"Lee, Mr. Keon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Keon Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2113/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37613","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419058,"bill_number":"HR2112","title":"Honor Guard of Shanklin-Attaway Post Five American Legion; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honor Guard of Shanklin-Attaway Post Five American Legion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2112/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37612","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419059,"bill_number":"HR2111","title":"Johnson, Ms. Daisy Mae; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Daisy Mae Johnson on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2111/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37611","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419060,"bill_number":"HR2110","title":"Cole, Mr. Kevin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Kevin Cole; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2110/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37610","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419061,"bill_number":"HR2109","title":"Georgia Guard soldiers; airmen; others who have fallen; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Georgia Guard soldiers and airmen and others who have fallen during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2109/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37609","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419062,"bill_number":"HR2108","title":"Hudson, Representative Helen G. \"Sistie\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Helen G. \"Sistie\" Hudson on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2108/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37557","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419063,"bill_number":"HR2107","title":"Horne, Representative William; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative William Horne on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2107/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37556","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419064,"bill_number":"HR2106","title":"Abdul-Salaam, Representative Roberta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Roberta Abdul-Salaam on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2106/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37555","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419065,"bill_number":"HR2105","title":"Benfield, Representative Stephanie Stuckey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Stephanie Stuckey Benfield on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2105/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37554","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419066,"bill_number":"HR2104","title":"Dobbs, Representative Elly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Elly Dobbs on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2104/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37553","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419067,"bill_number":"HR2103","title":"Heckstall, Representative Joseph B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Joseph B. Heckstall on the occaision of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2103/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37552","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":419212,"bill_number":"SR1361","title":"Atlanta Chapter of World Wings International, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Chapter of World Wings International, Inc., on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1361/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37606","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":419216,"bill_number":"SR1357","title":"Forgay, Mr. Ryan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Ryan Forgay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1357/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37602","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419217,"bill_number":"SR1356","title":"Gunner, III, Larry David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Larry David Gunner III; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1356/2011","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37601","sponsor":null},
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