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{"bill_id":451799,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice, to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 16 of Title 9, correct cross-references, and remove obsolete or improper references to forfeiture; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 16 of Title 9, correct cross-references, and remove obsolete or improper references to forfeiture; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2012-11-15","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37716","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":451800,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"State income tax; corporations subtract title fee paid upon purchase of motor vehicles; allow","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 allow the subtraction from state income the title fee paid upon the purchase of a 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":"2012-11-15","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2012-11-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB2/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37717","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":451801,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 and Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of professional forestry and evidence, respectively, so as to conform provisions of the Code due to the passage of 2011 HB 24 and HB 214; to change provisions relating to using a writing to refresh memory; to reassign functions of the former Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health to the new Department of Public Health relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB3/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37718","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":451802,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"State government; pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; provide","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 provide for pari-mutuel wagering or betting on horse racing in this state; to provide for the comprehensive regulation of such activities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB4/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37719","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":451803,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Forest Park, City of; councilmember votes for calling special meeting; change number","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 submission 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":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB5/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37721","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451804,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Piedmont Altamaha Transit Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the Piedmont Altamaha Transit Authority; to provide a short title; to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, maintain, operate, and own a high-speed intercity and urban rail, tram, and bus transit system in the Counties of Bibb, Butts, Clayton, Henry, and Monroe; to provide for the membership and for the appointment of members of the authority and their term of tenure and compensation; to provide for meetings; to provide for the controlling of funds; to provide for powers; to provide for the issuance of contracts; to provide for the setting of rates, fares, tolls, and charges; to provide for construction of this Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-11-19","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2012-11-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB6/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37722","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451805,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"Penal institutions; use of restraints on pregnant female inmates under certain circumstances; prohibit","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 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":"2012-11-26","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2012-11-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB7/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37723","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451806,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"Controlled substances; adopt and incorporate by reference certain drug-free zones","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":"2012-11-26","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2012-11-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB8/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37724","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451807,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"Education; mandatory for children; 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":"2012-11-26","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2012-11-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB9/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37725","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451808,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"General Assembly; create Citizens' Redistricting Commission","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 the House of Representatives and the 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":"2012-11-26","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2012-11-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB10/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37726","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451809,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"School buses; local school systems establish specific procedures and safety precautions regarding unloading children under eight; 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":"2012-11-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB11/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37727","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451810,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"Punishment; sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice; repeal certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to 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 enhanced sentences in any case in which the trier of fact determines beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant intentionally selected any victim or any property of the victim as the object of the offense because of the victim's race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-11-28","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2012-11-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB12/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37728","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451811,"bill_number":"HB13","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 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 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":"2012-11-28","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2012-11-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB13/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37729","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451812,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"Public benefits; no longer require applicant to establish United States citizenship repeatedly","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1, relating to verification requirements, procedures, conditions, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, so as to no longer require an applicant for a public benefit who has clearly established his or her United States citizenship to repeatedly establish his or her citizenship for the same benefit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-11-28","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2012-11-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB14/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37730","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":451813,"bill_number":"HB15","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":"2012-11-28","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2012-11-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB15/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37731","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451814,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"Georgia State War Veterans' Home; require Veterans Service Board to apply for certification to participate in medicare and Medicaid programs","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 the war veterans home, 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":"2012-11-28","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2012-11-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB16/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37732","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451815,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"County and independent school districts; farm to school program; 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":"2012-11-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB17/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37733","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451816,"bill_number":"HB18","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 in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the \"Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act\"; to provide definitions; to require an evaluation of a blind or visually impaired child to determine such child's need for Braille instruction; to require Braille instruction in the individualized education program of a blind or visually impaired student; to provide requirements for textbook publishers relating to electronic materials; to provide license requirements relating to Braille for certain teachers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-11-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB18/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37734","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451817,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"Dropout Deterrent Act; 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 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":"2012-11-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB19/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37735","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451818,"bill_number":"HB20","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":"2012-11-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB20/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37736","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451819,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"Adoption; postadoption contact agreements; provide","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 provide for postadoption contact agreements; to provide for procedure; to provide for jurisdiction; to provide for modification of such agreements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB21/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37738","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":451820,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"Incorporation of municipal corporations; certain requirements and standards; 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":"2012-12-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB22/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37749","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":451821,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"Carbon monoxide detectors; public and private schools; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to require every public and private school to have carbon monoxide detectors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-12-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB23/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37752","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":451822,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"Punishment; sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice; repeal certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to 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 enhanced sentences in any case in which the trier of fact determines beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant intentionally selected any victim or any property of the victim as the object of the offense because of the victim's race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-12-11","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2012-12-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB24/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37753","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451823,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"Fully Informed Jury Act of 2013; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct and argument of counsel, so as to permit certain argument to the jury; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-12-19","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2012-12-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB25/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37760","sponsor":"Charles Gregory"},
{"bill_id":451824,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2013; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation; to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to carrying and possession of firearms; to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to transportation passenger safety; to amend Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish; to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to parking for persons with disabilities, so as to revise certain laws regarding the carrying of firearms; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-12-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB26/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37761","sponsor":"Charles Gregory"},
{"bill_id":451825,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"Restoring Gun Rights During State of Emergency Act of 2013; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-3-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers of Governor, termination of emergency, limitations in energy emergency, and immunity, so as to remove the Governor's authority to suspend the sale, dispensing, or transportation of firearms in an emergency; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-12-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB27/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37762","sponsor":"Charles Gregory"},
{"bill_id":451826,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"Restoring Private Property Rights for Places of Worship Act of 2013; enact","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 a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-12-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB28/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37763","sponsor":"Charles Gregory"},
{"bill_id":451827,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"Georgia Campus Carry Act of 2013; enact","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 repeal prohibitions against carrying a firearm on to postsecondary institution campuses; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-12-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB29/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37764","sponsor":"Charles Gregory"},
{"bill_id":451828,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"Georgia Judicial Nominating Commission; create","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 provisions relative to courts, so as to create the Georgia Judicial Nominating Commission; to define certain terms; to provide for the appointment of members and terms; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide for procedures; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-12-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB30/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37765","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":451829,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"Motor vehicles; only hands-free communication devices used; provide","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 of the uniform rules of the road, so as to provide that only hands-free communications devices shall be used in motor vehicles; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-12-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB31/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37778","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":451830,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"Verification of lawful presence within United States; certain statement for persons under 18 years of age to be executed after attaining the age of 18; provide","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 provide for a certain statement for persons under 18 years of age to be executed after attaining the age of 18; to provide requirements for the submission of documents; to provide that certain documents may be submitted by facsimile; to provide exceptions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-03","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2013-01-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB32/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37779","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":451831,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"Jeremy Griner Act; enact","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, so as to mandate incarceration for a first conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances; to provide for a short title; to amend Code Section 42-4-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance of inmate records by the sheriff and earned time allowances, so as to prohibit earned time allowances for a first conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB33/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37780","sponsor":"Earnest Smith"},
{"bill_id":451832,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"Income tax credit; clean energy property; include certain commercial geothermal heat pumps","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB34/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37781","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":451833,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"Firearms; carrying and possession by an administrator within a school safety zone or school building; provide","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 that the board of education of each school system in this state shall be authorized to designate one or more administrators in each school in the school system to possess and carry firearms within a school safety zone or school building, at a school function, or on school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the school; to provide for training; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB35/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37782","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":451834,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"Game and fish; definition of \"game fish\"; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish definitions, so as to revise the definition of \"game fish\"; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB36/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37783","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":451835,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"Ad valorem tax; land subject to a forest land conservation use covenant; provide taxation","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 provide for taxation of land subject to a forest land conservation use covenant; to provide for a performance review board to be appointed by the revenue commissioner; to change certain criteria relating to current use of conservation use property; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for valuation of property while an appeal of the assessment is in process; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-07","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2013-01-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB37/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37784","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":451836,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"Tuition grants; children of officers killed in line of duty who attend University System institutions and meet certain eligibility requirements; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 7 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards, so as to provide for undergraduate full tuition grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, prison guards, and Highway Emergency Response Operators of the Department of Transportation who were killed in the line of duty who attend institutions of the University System of Georgia and who meet certain eligibility requirements; to provide a definition; to provide for the imposition of a ticket surcharge at state owned or operated entertainment venues to provide for funding; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-11","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2013-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB38/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37798","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451837,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"Offenses against public order; 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":"2013-01-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB39/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37799","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":451838,"bill_number":"HR1","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 related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37720","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":451839,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Illegal human trafficking; increase criminal penalties, urge Congress","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to pass legislation increasing criminal penalties for offenders involved in illegal human trafficking and to provide greater assistance to the women and children victims of these heinous crimes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-12-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37750","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451840,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Center for Women Policy Studies; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Strategic Action Convening for State Legislators on Reproductive Rights and Justice Center for Women Policy Studies for adopting a policy resolution on women's reproductive rights on July 15-17, 2011; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR3/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37751","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":451841,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Georgia and Tennessee; boundary dispute; propose settlement","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing a settlement of the boundary dispute between the State of Georgia and the State of Tennessee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2013-04-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR4/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37759","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":451842,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Senate and House of Representatives; members; provide term limits - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide term limits for members of the Senate and members of the House of Representatives; 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":"2012-12-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR5/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37777","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":451843,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Elections and Primaries; provide for nonpartisan elections; district attorneys, solicitors-general, sheriffs, tax commissioners (PF)","description":"PF: 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":"2012-11-29","last_action":"Senate Prefile","last_action_date":"2012-11-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB3/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37739","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":451844,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections of clerks of superior court","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":"2012-11-29","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB4/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37740","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":451845,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; district attorneys","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":"2012-11-29","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB5/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37741","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":451846,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; sheriffs","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":"2012-11-29","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB6/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37742","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":451847,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; county commissioners","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":"2012-11-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB7/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37743","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":451848,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; tax commissioners, tax receivers, and tax collectors","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 commissioners, tax receivers, and tax collectors; 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":"2012-11-29","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB8/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37744","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":451849,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; solicitors-general","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":"2012-11-29","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB9/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37745","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":451850,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Registered Professional Nurses; provide continuing competency requirements as a requirement for license renewal","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, relating to registered professional nurses, so as to provide for continuing competency requirements as a requirement for license renewal; to provide for inactive licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB10/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37746","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":451851,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; reestablish; membership; duties","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 reestablish the Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council and provide for its membership; to provide for definitions; to provide legislative intent; to provide for duties; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Veto V5","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB11/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37747","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":451852,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Torts; recreational joint-use agreement; specifications; definitions","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB12/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37754","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":451853,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"Nurses; require mandatory reporting","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 require mandatory reporting for nurses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB13/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37758","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":451854,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan Task Force; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to indigent and elderly patients, so as to create a Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan Task Force; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for its members and vacancies; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide for a chairperson; to provide for a quorum for the transaction of business; to provide for a final report; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB14/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37766","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":451855,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Traffic Offenses; DUI; first time conviction; require ignition interlock device","description":"Prefile - 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 define a certain term; to require ignition interlock devices for a period of time; to provide enhanced penalties for certain offenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-12-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB15/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37767","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":451856,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Georgia Lottery Corporation; require to conduct and publish a biannual audit","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":"2012-12-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB16/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37768","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":451857,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Education; scholarships, loans, 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-12-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB17/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37769","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":451858,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Rules of the Road; driving under the influence; convicted for second time; change age of a child constituting child endangerment (PF)","description":"PF: 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":"2012-12-21","last_action":"Senate Prefile","last_action_date":"2012-12-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB18/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37770","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":451859,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Incarcerated Persons; place of 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 an incarcerated person 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":"2012-12-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB19/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37771","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":451860,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Labor/Industrial Relations; prohibit employers from requesting credit reports; 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":"2012-12-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB20/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37772","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":451861,"bill_number":"SB21","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":"2012-12-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB21/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37773","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":451862,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Education; determining eligibility ages for 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":"2012-12-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB22/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37774","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":451863,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"\"Stacey Nicole English Act\"; aid in the location of missing persons; incapacitated due to medical conditions; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the \"Stacey Nicole English Act\" and in her honor to aid in the location of missing persons who may be incapacitated due to serious medical conditions; to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to prohibit minimum waiting periods for initiating a missing person report; to authorize a state-wide endangered person advisory based on a missing person's severe medical condition; to amend Code Section 40-2-26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to form and contents of application for registration of motor vehicles, so as to provide for emergency contact information in vehicle application registration forms; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB23/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37775","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":451864,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Lancaster, Grant; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Grant Lancaster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR5/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37990","sponsor":"Jack Murphy"},
{"bill_id":451865,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Courts; state-wide grand juries; provide CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for state-wide grand juries; to provide for the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of state-wide grand juries; to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for procedures for the summoning and empaneling of state-wide grand juries; to provide for a presiding judge; to provide that the Attorney General or his or her designee shall act as the legal adviser and prosecutor for such state-wide grand juries; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-12-11","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR6/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37755","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":451866,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; funding 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 Government Transparency and Campaign Finance 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":"2012-12-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR7/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37756","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":451867,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Income Taxes; limit authority of the General Assembly to impose taxes on income CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to limit authority of the General Assembly to impose taxes on income; to provide for a phasing out of taxes on income; to provide for the ability of the General Assembly to impose an income tax under certain circumstances; 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":"2012-12-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR8/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37757","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":451868,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Economic Development, Dept. of; urged to promote and strengthen ties with African nations","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Economic Development to promote and strengthen mutually beneficial ties with African nations; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR9/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37776","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":451999,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"Commercial driver's licenses; persons on sexual offender registry on or after July 1, 2013 from being licensed to drive certain motor vehicles; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commercial drivers' licenses, so as to prohibit persons required to register on the state sexual offender registry for an act committed on or after July 1, 2013, from being licensed to drive certain commercial motor vehicles; to provide for a definition; to provide for revocation of certain commercial driver's license endorsements under certain circumstances; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for a sunset of this Code section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB40/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37805","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":452003,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"Service delivery strategies; water and sewer fees charged for customers outside provider's geographical boundaries; 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 strategies, so as to change certain provisions relating to water and sewer fees charged to customers located outside a service provider's geographical boundaries; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB41/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37806","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":452008,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"Sales and use tax; manner and method of imposing and collecting on certain manufactured single-family structures; change provisions","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":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB42/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37807","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":452011,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"Law enforcement officers; persons leaving establishments licensed to sell alcoholic beverages by drink entitled to entrapment defense under certain circumstances; clarify","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 applicable to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to clarify that persons leaving establishments licensed to sell alcoholic beverages by the drink shall be entitled to the defense of entrapment under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB43/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37808","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":452016,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"Superior court clerks; disposition of certain fees; provide","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 court, so as to provide for the disposition of certain fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB44/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37809","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":452020,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"Public property; writing off small amounts due to the state; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to public property, so as to change certain provisions relating to writing off small amounts due to the state; to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to extend automatic repeals of certain provisions relating to nonlapsing revenue of institutions in the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB45/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37810","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":452024,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"Day-care centers; satisfactory child protective services reports for employees and directors; require","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 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB46/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37811","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":452028,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"Foreclosure; debtor bring debt current by making all past due payments, late fees and charges under certain circumstances; provide","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 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 a method of payment; to provide for a limitation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB47/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37812","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":452032,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"Georgia's Return to Play Act of 2013; enact","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 under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to enact \"Georgia's Return to Play Act of 2013\"; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to require schools and organizations which provide youth athletic activities to provide concussion-related information to youth athletes and parents; to provide for a concussion recognition education course for coaches and others; to establish a return-to-play policy for youth athletes suffering from concussions; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB48/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37813","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":452037,"bill_number":"HB49","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":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB49/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37814","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":452042,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"Nurses; mandatory reporting; require","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 require mandatory reporting for nurses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB50/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37815","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":452045,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"Hospital Medicaid Financing Program 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 care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to enact the \"Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act\"; to authorize the Department of Community Health to assess a provider payment on hospitals for the purpose of obtaining federal financial participation for Medicaid; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a segregated account within the Indigent Care Trust Fund; to provide for the use of funds; to provide for repeal unless reauthorized; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB51/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37816","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":452050,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"Adjutant general; qualifications for appointment; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adjutant general and other executives, so as to provide qualifications for appointment to the office of adjutant general; to provide qualifications for appointment to the office of assistant adjutant general; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB52/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37830","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":452054,"bill_number":"HR6","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":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR6/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37800","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":452058,"bill_number":"HR7","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":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR7/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37801","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":452062,"bill_number":"HR8","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":"2013-01-15","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR8/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37802","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":452066,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"House; adopt rules","description":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR9/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37803","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":452070,"bill_number":"HR10","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":"2013-01-15","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR10/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37804","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":452074,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"House; amend rules","description":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR11/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37817","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":452078,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"\"Hospital Medicaid Financing Program 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 care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to enact the \"Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act\"; to authorize the Department of Community Health to assess a provider payment on hospitals for the purpose of obtaining federal financial participation for Medicaid; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a segregated account within the Indigent Care Trust Fund; to provide for the use of funds; to provide for repeal unless reauthorized; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB24/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37824","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":452083,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Macon, City of; City of Payne City; Bibb County; nonpartisan elections of mayor and commissioners","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide for the restructuring of the government of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County,\" approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), so as to provide for nonpartisan elections of the mayor and commissioners; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB25/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37827","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":452086,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Bibb County; provide for future elections for coroner","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Bibb 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB26/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37828","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":452091,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Civil Court of Bibb County; nonpartisan election of the judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Civil Court of Bibb County, approved March 3, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2552), as amended, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of the judge of said court; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB27/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37829","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":452095,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Payne City; abolish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating a new charter for Payne City, approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3555), so as to abolish Payne City; to provide for the disposition of the assets, property, and legal rights and obligations of the city and the winding up of city affairs; to provide for submission under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB28/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37832","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":452099,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Magistrate Court of Bibb County; provide future elections for chief magistrate judge","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 Bibb 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB29/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37836","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":452103,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Board of Public Education for Bibb County; nonpartisan elections of members","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, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4932), so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of members comprising the board of education; 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":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB30/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37837","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":452107,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act; nonpartisan election for the members","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. 2737), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), and an Act approved May 6, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3681), so as to provide for nonpartisan election for the members of such authority; to provide for federal preclearance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB31/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37839","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":452111,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Bibb County; provide future nonpartisan elections for office of probate judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Bibb County shall be nonpartisan elections held at the time of certain general primary elections; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB32/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37841","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":452115,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Public Order and Safety; prohibit possession of assault weapon; provide penalties","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 certain terms; to prohibit the possession of an assault weapon; to prohibit the possession of an oversize magazine; to prohibit the possession with intent to sell, sale, or transportation of such weapons; to provide penalties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB33/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37820","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":452120,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Public Order and Safety; unlawful for mentally incompetent person to possess a handgun; penalties","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, so as to define certain terms; to provide that it shall be unlawful for a mentally incompetent person or an addicted person to possess a handgun; to provide that it shall be unlawful to provide a handgun to a mentally incompetent person or an addicted person; to provide that it shall be unlawful to provide a handgun to any person known by the provider of the weapon to be a substantial risk of using the weapon illegally; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB34/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37821","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":452124,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Incarcerated Persons: place of 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":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB35/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37822","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":452128,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Public Officials' Conduct and Lobbyist Disclosure; limit the value of gratuitous transfers","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 limit the value of gratuitous transfers given to any public official by a lobbyist to $100.00; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB36/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37823","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":452133,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Abortion; change certain provisions relating to criminal abortion","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 repeal provisions relating to a physician's obligation in the performance of abortions; to change certain provisions relating to civil and professional penalties for violations of the \"Woman's Right to Know Act\"; to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to the \"Woman's Right to Know Act\"; 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":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB37/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37825","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":452137,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Insurance; provide individual accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia","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 individual accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia that have been approved for issuance in other states contain the same state mandated health benefits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB38/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37826","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":452142,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Taxation; establishment of website to provide taxpayers; itemized estimated receipt showing how taxes 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 estimated 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":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB39/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37833","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":452145,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Revenue Dept,; report on the effect of tax exemptions on the amount of revenue collected; 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":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB40/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37834","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":452149,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Sales and Use Tax; require commissioner to file report on the collection of such taxes","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 the state sales and use tax, so as to require the commissioner to file a report on the collection of such taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB41/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37835","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":452154,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Education; require that the Quality Basic Education Formula is fully funded by the General Assembly","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 require that the Quality Basic Education Formula is fully funded by the General Assembly; to state legislative intent that past austerity costs are restored; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB42/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37838","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":452157,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Georgia's Pre-K Program; include at least 180 school days; eligible four-year olds are served","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-1A-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Early Care and Learning, so as to require that Georgia's Pre-K Program include at least 180 school days; to require that all eligible four-year-olds are served; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB43/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37840","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":452162,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Elections; provide for election day voter registration and 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 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":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB44/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37842","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":452166,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Voting; change the time periods for advance voting","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to absentee voting, so as to change the time periods for advance voting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB45/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37843","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":452172,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Insurance; establish the Georgia Health Insurance Marketplace Authority","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 state's American Health Benefit Exchange and Small Business Health Options Program Exchange; 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":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB46/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37844","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":452175,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Insurance; provide each individual accident/sickness policy; coverage for treatment of dependent 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":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB47/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37847","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":452179,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Ethics in Government; prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts in excess of a certain value to public officers","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 prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts in excess of a certain value to public officers; 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":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB48/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37846","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":452184,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"\"Ethics in Government Act\"; revise; change name to Georgia Ethics Commission","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ethics in government, so as to revise the \"Ethics in Government Act\"; to change the name of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission to the Georgia Ethics Commission; to reconstitute the membership of the commission; to change the appointing authority of the commission; to clarify eligibility of commission members; to change provisions relating to the powers and duties of the commission; to provide a time frame for concluding investigations of alleged violations of the chapter; to provide a funding source for the commission; to remove certain dedications of fees; to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees, so as to correct cross-references; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB49/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37845","sponsor":"Jason Carter"},
{"bill_id":452187,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Senate; adopt the Rules","description":"A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37794","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":452191,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Senate Convened; notify the 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":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR2/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37795","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":452196,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"General Assembly Convened; notify the Governor","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR3/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37796","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":452199,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Senate Officials, Employees, and Committees; relative","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to officials, employees and committees in the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR4/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37797","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":452204,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Congress; urge to require the identification of minors boarding domestic flights","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to require the identification of minors boarding domestic flights; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR10/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37818","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":452208,"bill_number":"SR11","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":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR11/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37819","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":452211,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Governor; urge to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Governor to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR12/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37831","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":454828,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"Food standards; food sales and food service establishments; revise definitions","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB53/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37853","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":454829,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"HOPE; lower minimum 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":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB54/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37854","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":454830,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"Wiretapping; interception of wire or oral transmissions by law enforcement; change provisions","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 change provisions relating to interception of wire or oral transmissions by law enforcement officers; to change provisions relating to the application and issuance of orders authorizing installation and use of pen register and trap and trace device; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB55/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37855","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":454831,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"Superior courts; Griffin Judicial Circuit; revise terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding superior courts, so as to revise the terms of court for the Griffin Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB56/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37856","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":454833,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"Controlled substances; definition of Schedule I; expand","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 expand the definition of Schedule I controlled substances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB57/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37857","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":454834,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"Alcoholic beverages; retail dealers who sell for consumption on premises shall make alcohol sensors available to patrons; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions pertaining to alcoholic beverages, so as to require that retail consumption dealers and retail dealers who sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises shall make available to patrons alcohol sensors for the purpose of voluntarily testing personal alcohol consumption; to authorize the use of vending machine alcohol sensors; to provide for civil 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":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB58/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37858","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":454836,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"Alarm monitoring services; licensed persons and companies to utilize alarm verification; 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 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 and firefighter 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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB59/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37859","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":454837,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"Firearms; certain laws regarding carrying and possession by 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":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB60/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37860","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":454838,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"Lobbyists; expenditures for benefit of elected state officials and members of General Assembly not subject to reporting; 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 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 Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance 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":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB61/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37861","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":454840,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"Sales and use tax; manner and method of imposing and collecting on certain manufactured single-family structures; change","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":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB62/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37862","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":454841,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"Greene 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 Greene County, approved August 11, 1925 (Ga. L. 1925, p. 653), as amended, particularly by an Act approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 698), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 411), 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 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":"2013-03-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB63/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37883","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":454842,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"Greene County; certain officials; participate in county health insurance program; clarify qualifications","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide that certain officials of Greene County who have served at least 15 years in office may, upon leaving, continue to participate in the county health insurance program for themselves and their dependents by paying the total cost of such participation, approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3664), so as to clarify the qualifications for participation in such health insurance program; to remove the coroner from eligibility to participate in such health insurance program; to prohibit persons who are separated from the county by their commission of an illegal act from participating in such health insurance program; to provide for related maters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB64/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37884","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":454844,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"Greene 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 Greene County, approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3696), as amended, particularly by an Act approved October 1, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, Ex. Sess., p. 693), and by an Act approved September 21, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 417), 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 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":"2013-03-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB65/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37885","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":454845,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"Ad valorem tax; state and local title fees; revise 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 revise provisions of law regarding state and local title ad valorem tax fees; to revise definitions regarding such fees; to revise the time for submitting such fees and penalties for failure to submit such fees timely; to provide for the payment of such fees over time in certain circumstances; to clarify the provisions of law regarding rental motor vehicles; to extend the period of time which a loaner vehicle may be removed from inventory; to provide for a title ad valorem tax fee for leased vehicles; to clarify the provisions of law regarding the application of title ad valorem tax fees to certain title transactions; to provide for motor vehicles titled in other states but based in this state; to exclude the application of certain sales and use taxes to motor vehicle sales; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB66/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37886","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":454847,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR12/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37852","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":454848,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Helton, First Lieutenant Joseph Dennis, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION remembering and honoring the life of First Lieutenant Joseph Dennis Helton, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR13/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37863","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":454849,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Bessinger, Mr. Danny; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Danny Bessinger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR14/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37864","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":454850,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the Capitol; January 17, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 17, 2013, \"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the Capitol\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR15/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37865","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":454851,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; cooking team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending Mr. Eli Tinsley, Mr. Jamie Fernandez, Mr. Arthur James Nance, Mr. Bub Denham, and the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR16/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37866","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":454854,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Person, Ms. Gussie Louise; 100th birthday; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Gussie Louise Person and celebrating the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR17/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37867","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":454855,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Paulding County Civics Day; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the participants of the first annual Paulding County Civics Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR18/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37868","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":454856,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR19/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37869","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":454857,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Vickery, Britney; Ivy Hall; Initials, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Britney Vickery and Ivy Hall for the success of their business, Initials, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR20/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37870","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":454858,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Hudson, Mrs. Eloise Johnson Tarver; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Eloise Johnson Tarver Hudson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR21/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37871","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":454860,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Loganville High School baseball team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Loganville High School baseball team on winning the 2012 Class AAAA State Championship and inviting the team to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR22/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37872","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":454862,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Swift, Jay; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Jay Swift on being named Georgia's Restaurateur of the Year and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR23/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37873","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":454863,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Election; change time periods for advance voting","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to absentee voting, so as to change the time periods for advance voting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB50/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37849","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":454864,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"\"The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001\"; provisions","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":"2013-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB51/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37878","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":454865,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; amend definition; certified peace officers; conjunction with operation of public airport; 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 amend a certain definition; to provide that certified peace officers employed by a public entity to perform duties in conjunction with the operation of a public airport shall be eligible for membership in such fund; to provide for credit for prior service; to authorize any such public entity to make contributions to such fund; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB52/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37879","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":454867,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Crimes and Offenses; criminal damage to property in 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":"2013-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB53/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37880","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":454868,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"General Assembly; provide 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":"2013-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR13/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37848","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":454869,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"\"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the Capitol\" recognize January 17","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 17, 2013, \"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the Capitol\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR14/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37850","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":454871,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Trethwey, Natasha; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating poet Natasha Trethewey on receiving the distinguished position of 19th Poet Laureate of the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR15/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37851","sponsor":"Jason Carter"},
{"bill_id":454873,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Johnson, Calvin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Calvin Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR16/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37874","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":454876,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Sandy Creek High School Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Sandy Creek High School football team on their 2012 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR17/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37875","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":454878,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Pointer, Louis W.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 80th birthday of Louis W. Pointer, Chaplain Colonel (Retired); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR18/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37876","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":454880,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Williams, Sr., Clarence; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION remembering and honoring the life of Clarence Williams, Sr., and expressing regrets at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR19/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37877","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":454882,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Autism Spectrum Disorders; request screening","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that all physicians include autism spectrum disorders screening in all well-child visits no later than 18 months of age; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR20/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37881","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":454884,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Watson, Pastor Dennis; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Dennis Watson on his service as Chaplain of the Day on Wednesday, January 16, 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR21/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37882","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":456839,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; 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":"2013-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB67/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37887","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":456844,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"Physicians; continuing education requirements licensed to practice orthotics or prosthetics; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB68/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37888","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":456849,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"Tax; amount payable for property at redemption; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redemption of property sold for taxes, so as to change provisions relating to the amount payable at redemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB69/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37899","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":456855,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"Special needs students; waiver of one of the scholarship requirements under certain conditions; 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 deadlines for scholarship payments to parents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB70/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37900","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":456860,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System; total percentage of investments permissible in real estate investments; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-83 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificated or uncertificated forms of investment and real estate investments, so as to increase the total percentage of investments permissible in real estate investments for the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System and any association of like political subdivisions which contracts with its members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB71/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37901","sponsor":"Lynne Riley"},
{"bill_id":456865,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"Newnan, City of; change description of election districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating and providing a new charter for the City of Newnan, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5160), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 3914), 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":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB72/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37902","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":456871,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"Insurance; coverage for physician prescribed special dietary food; 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 relative 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":"2013-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB73/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37903","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":456876,"bill_number":"HB74","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":"2013-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB74/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37904","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":456881,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"Military Junior College of Georgia; tuition grant assistance for certain students; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for tuition grant assistance for certain students attending the Military Junior College of Georgia; to provide for the manner of applying for such grants; to provide for reductions of grant amounts under certain circumstances; to provide for audits; to provide for refunds under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties for false statements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB75/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37905","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":456887,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"Electric transmission lines; factors to be used by a utility in exercising power of eminent domain; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 3 of Title 22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electric transmission lines, so as to establish factors to be used by a utility in exercising the power of eminent domain in selecting a route for the location of an electric transmission line; 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":"2013-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB76/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37906","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":456892,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"Electric transmission lines; burden of proof for the route selected for location; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 3 of Title 22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electric transmission lines, so as to provide for the burden of proof for the route selected for the location of an electric transmission line; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB77/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37907","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":456897,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"Crimes and offenses; protection of disabled adults and elder persons; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16, Code Section 24-13-130, Chapter 5 of Title 30, and Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, when depositions to preserve testimony in criminal proceedings may be taken, protection of disabled adults and elder persons, and reporting abuse or exploitation of residents in long-term care facilities; to change provisions relating to cruelty to a person 65 years of age or older; to prohibit exploitation of disabled adults, elder persons, and residents; to move relevant criminal penalties from Title 30 into Title 16; to amend Code Section 17-17-3, Title 31, Chapter 3 of Title 35, and Code Sections 42-8-63.1 and 49-2-14.1 of the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB78/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37908","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":456902,"bill_number":"HB79","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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB79/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37909","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":456908,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"Ad valorem tax; state and local title fees; revise 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 revise provisions of law regarding state and local title ad valorem tax fees; to revise definitions regarding such fees; to revise the time for submitting such fees and penalties for failure to submit such fees timely; to provide for the payment of such fees over time in certain circumstances; to clarify the provisions of law regarding rental motor vehicles; to extend the period of time which a loaner vehicle may be removed from inventory; to provide for a title ad valorem tax fee for leased vehicles; to clarify the provisions of law regarding the application of title ad valorem tax fees to certain title transactions; to provide for motor vehicles titled in other states but based in this state; to exclude the application of certain sales and use taxes to motor vehicle sales; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB80/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37919","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":456913,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"Income tax credit; certain qualified investments for a limited period of time; extend","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 an income tax credit for certain qualified investments for a limited period of time, so as to extend such income tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB81/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37920","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":456918,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"Small Business Borrower Protection Act; enact","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 a method of purchasing debt obligations from successor creditors; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB82/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37922","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":456924,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"Mortgage broker licensing requirements; licensed real estate brokers and salespersons assisting in a short sale real estate transaction; exempt","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 mortgage brokers, so as to exempt licensed real estate brokers and salespersons assisting in a short sale real estate transaction from the mortgage broker licensing requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB83/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37923","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":456929,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"General Assembly; additional penalties or fees for parking in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for additional penalties or fees for offenses involving illegal parking in parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities, operating a motorcycle without protective headgear, operating a boat or other watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and reckless driving; to provide that the General Assembly is authorized to allocate such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR24/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37889","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":456934,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Norcross High School Blue Devils football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Norcross Blue Devils football team on their 2012 Class AAAAAA State Championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR25/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37892","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":456940,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Deal, Mr. Cecil Patrick; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Cecil Patrick Deal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR26/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37893","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":456945,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Patterson, Mr. Joseph William; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Joseph William Patterson on the occasion of his retirement after 44 years of service at Flint Electric Company; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR27/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37894","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":456950,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Patterson, Mrs. Alane W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Alane W. Patterson on the occasion of her retirement after 26 years of service to the City of Reynolds; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR28/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37895","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":456956,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Screven County Development Authority; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Screven County Development Authority on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the legislation that created the development authority and inviting its members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR29/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37896","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":456961,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Rosa Parks and others; urging the placement of their portraits in the state capitol","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":"2013-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR30/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37910","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":456966,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Child's Health Insurance Information and Records; provide that both parents have equal access","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 and Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating respectively to insurance and domestic relations, so as to provide that both parents shall have equal access to the child's health insurance information and records; to provide for exceptions; to provide for parenting plans to include that both parents have access to health insurance information and records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB1/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37898","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":456971,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Employment Security; benefits not paid to noncitizen 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":"2013-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB2/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37912","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":456977,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Elections; provide for nonpartisan election of coroners; 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 coroners; 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":"2013-01-16","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB54/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37890","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":456982,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Elections; nonpartisan election of district attorneys, solicitors-general, sheriffs, coroners","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, coroners, 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":"2013-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB55/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37891","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":456987,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Property; purchaser of condominium development at a foreclosure take title subject to a lien","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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB56/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37897","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":456993,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"\"Universal Kindergarten Mandate For Early Starts Act\"; change 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 provide a short title; to change the ages of mandatory education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB57/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37913","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":456998,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Rules of the Road; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment","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":"2013-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB58/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37914","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":457003,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"HOPE; lower the minimum cumulative grade point average required for maintaining eligibility","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":"2013-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB59/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37921","sponsor":"Jason Carter"},
{"bill_id":457009,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Oltjenbruns, Timothy A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Timothy A. Oltjenbruns; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR22/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37915","sponsor":"Barry Loudermilk"},
{"bill_id":457014,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Conley, Zachariah A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zachariah A. Conley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR23/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37916","sponsor":"Barry Loudermilk"},
{"bill_id":457019,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Weaver, Jacob A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacob A. Weaver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR24/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37917","sponsor":"Barry Loudermilk"},
{"bill_id":457024,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"University of Louisville Cardinals Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of Louisville Cardinals football team for their 2013 Sugar Bowl win against the University of Florida; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR25/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37918","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":459320,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"Taxes; cigar and cigarette; 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":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB84/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37926","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":459323,"bill_number":"HB85","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":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB85/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37927","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":459326,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"Putnam County State Court; judge and solicitor-general; change compensation","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. 1996, p. 3721), so as to change the compensation for the judge of the State Court of Putnam County and the solicitor-general of the State Court 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB86/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37928","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":459328,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"Elections; use of the boundaries of a gated community as the boundaries of a precinct; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to precincts and polling places, so as to authorize the use of the boundaries of a gated community as the boundaries of a precinct; to require detailed maps and certain other information to be maintained; to require that such communities be open to the public on election days; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB87/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37943","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":459331,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"Licenses; Class E and Class F drivers' license free of charge to qualified volunteer firefighters; 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 for Class E and Class F drivers' licenses free of charge to qualified volunteer firefighters; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB88/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37944","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":459334,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"Georgia Firearms Freedom Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to exempt certain firearms from federal regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for exceptions and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB89/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37945","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":459337,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"State employees; enforce any federal law or regulation relating to a personal firearm; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide that no officer or employee of the state or any political subdivision of the state, no persons performing governmental functions, and no firearms dealer shall enforce or attempt to enforce any federal law or regulation relating to a personal firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is owned or manufactured commercially or privately in this state and that remains exclusively within the borders of this state; to provide that no federal law or regulation shall be enforceable within this state that attempts to ban or restrict ownership of a semiautomatic firearm or any magazine of such firearm or that requires the registration of any firearm, magazine, or other firearm accessory; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB90/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37946","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":459341,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"Government statues and monuments; additional protections; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-3-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the description of the state flag, defacing public monuments, and obstruction of Stone Mountain, so as to provide for additional protections for government statues, monuments, plaques, banners, and other commemorative symbols; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB91/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37947","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":459344,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"State employees; assist any agency of or the armed forces of the United States 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 of 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":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB92/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37948","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":459347,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"Motor vehicles; use of devices for oral communications unless hands-free device; 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 applicable to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to prohibit the use of telecommunications devices for oral communications, unless such device is a hands-free communication device; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB93/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37949","sponsor":"Earnest Williams"},
{"bill_id":459350,"bill_number":"HB94","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 provisions for damages, so as to change provisions relating to the reduction of earnings to present value; to provide for determining the present value of certain future damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB94/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37950","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":459353,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund; eligible persons may file claim when cold case is reopened; provide","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":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB95/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37951","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":459356,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"Official Code of Georgia Annotated; repeal the imposition of the death penalty 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":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB96/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37952","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":459358,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"Minimum wage; substantive and comprehensive reform of provisions regarding the law; provide","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; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB97/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37953","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":459363,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"Motor vehicles; prohibit law enforcement officers from impermissibly using race or ethnicity in determining whether to stop a motorist; require policies","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":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB98/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37954","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":459366,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"Malt beverages; amount produced by a person in his or her private residence; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding malt beverages, so as to change the amount of malt beverages that may be produced by a person in his or her private residence; to provide that malt beverages so produced may be transported and delivered for use at home-brew special events; to provide for the issuance of home-brew special event permits; to provide for rules and regulations to be adopted by the state revenue commissioner governing home-brew special events; to prohibit sales and limit consumption of malt beverages produced in a private residence; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB99/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37955","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":459369,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"Emergency management; certain limitations regarding the possession and carrying of firearms during a declared state of emergency; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the organization and administration of emergency management, and to amend Code Section 38-3-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, termination of emergency, limitations in energy emergency, and immunity, so as to prohibit certain limitations regarding the possession and carrying of firearms during a declared state of emergency; to provide for civil remedies for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB100/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37956","sponsor":"Delvis Dutton"},
{"bill_id":459371,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"Nonprofit organizations; exclude certain events from \"food service establishment\" definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-370 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to food service establishments, so as to exclude certain events held by nonprofit organizations from the definition of \"food service establishment\"; to amend Code Section 26-2-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits for nonprofit food sales and food service at events, so as to allow counties or municipalities to delegate permitting authority to the local board of health; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB101/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37957","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":459374,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Special license plates; veterans of the United States armed forces; 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 a special license plate for veterans of the United States armed forces; to provide for applications; to provide for a minimum number of applications; to provide for fees; to provide for transfer of plates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB102/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37958","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":459377,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Insurance; issuance of group life insurance policy to certain groups as approved by the Commissioner; allow","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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB103/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37959","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":459381,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Special license plates; supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy; add","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Appointed 7th, 16th, 25th","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB104/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37967","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":459384,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013","description":"A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2013, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 775, approved May 7, 2012, (Ga. L. 2012, Vol. I, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 175).","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-03-27","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB105/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37974","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":459387,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014","description":"A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB106/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37975","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":459390,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2012-2013","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2012-2013 known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 775, approved May 7, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 175), so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2012-2013; 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":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB107/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37976","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":459393,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2012-2013","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2012-2013 known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 775, approved May 7, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 175), so as to change certain appropriations for the State Fiscal Year 2012-2013; 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":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB108/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37977","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":459396,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB109/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37978","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":459399,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB110/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37979","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":459403,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Trethewey, Natasha; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating poet Natasha Trethewey on receiving the distinguished position of 19th Poet Laureate of the United States and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR31/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37924","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":459406,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"McIver, Mr. John D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. John D. McIver on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR32/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37930","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":459409,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Crenshaw, Mr. Carlton; Mrs. Ila Crenshaw; 80th wedding anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Carlton and Ila Crenshaw on the occasion of their 80th wedding anniversary on January 29, 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR33/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37931","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":459412,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Boss, Robert L. \"Bobby\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert L. \"Bobby\" Boss, outstanding Georgia citizen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR34/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37932","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":459414,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Head, Ms. Latashia Diane; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Latashia Diane Head; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR35/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37933","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":459417,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Tourism and Hospitality Day at the state capitol; January 29, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2013, as Tourism & Hospitality Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR36/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37934","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":459420,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Mizushima, Taylor A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Taylor A. Mizushima upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on December 6, 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR37/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37935","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":459424,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"McKibben, Mr. Roger Levern; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Roger Levern McKibben; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR38/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37936","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":459427,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"McLurkin, Mary Gaither; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mary Gaither McLurkin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR39/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37937","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":459430,"bill_number":"HR40","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":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR40/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37938","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":459433,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Marks, Mrs. Gwendolyn Cherry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Gwendolyn Cherry Marks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR41/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37939","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":459436,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Brooks, Naheede Teresa; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Naheede Teresa Brooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR42/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37940","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":459439,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Jefferson High School Dragons football team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Jefferson High School Dragons on their Class AA Football State Championship win and inviting the team and coaches to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR43/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37941","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":459442,"bill_number":"HR44","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":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR44/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37960","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":459444,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Trooper Sergeant William Fredrick Black, Jr., Memorial Interchange; Bibb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Sergeant William Fredrick Black, Jr., and dedicating an interchange in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR45/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37961","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":459449,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"Pierce Lovett Cline Memorial Bridge; Newton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Pierce Lovett Cline and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR46/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37962","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":459452,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"Governor Melvin Ernest Thompson Memorial Highway; Lowndes County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Governor Melvin Ernest Thompson and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR47/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37963","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":459455,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"Georgia Grown Trail: 37; Berrien County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Georgia Grown Trail: 37; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR48/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37964","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":459457,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"General Assembly; all official communications; officers, members, or employees; electronic format","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administrative personnel of the General Assembly, so as to provide that all official communications to officers, members, or employees of the General Assembly be provided in an electronic format; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB60/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37929","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":459460,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"\"Georgia Self-service Storage Facility Act of 2013\" 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 change the 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 exempt certain rental agreements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB61/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37968","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":459463,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Thomas, Trayton D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trayton D. Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR26/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37925","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":459466,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 12","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2013, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR27/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37966","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":459470,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Involuntary Servitude; expressing remorse for the state's past practice","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing remorse for the state's past practice of condoning involuntary servitude; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR28/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37965","sponsor":"Barry Loudermilk"},
{"bill_id":459473,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending Mr. Eli Tinsley, Mr. Jamie Fernandez, Mr. Arthur James Nance, Mr. Bub Denham, and the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR29/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37942","sponsor":"John Crosby"},
{"bill_id":459476,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Stoll, Nicholas; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas Stoll; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR30/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37969","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":459479,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Smith, Richard Colin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Richard Colin Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR31/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37970","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":459482,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Loughman, Kyle Olbert; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kyle Olbert Loughman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR32/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37971","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":459485,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Harp, Alec Trent; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alec Trent Harp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR33/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37972","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":459487,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Musey, Jr., Philip Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Philip Michael Musey, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR34/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37973","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":462211,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Federal and State Funded Health Care Financing Program Overview Committee; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to establish the Federal and State Funded Health Care Financing Programs Overview Committee; to provide for its composition, officers, terms of office, duties and responsibilities, and funding; to provide for assistance from other state officers and agencies in the performance of the duties of the committee; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB62/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37984","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":462227,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"State Government; federal health care reform legislation; legislative findings","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":"2013-01-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB63/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37985","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":462243,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Cosmetologists; modify the requirements for continuing education","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 modify the requirements for continuing education for registered cosmetologists, estheticians, hair designers, and nail technicians; to modify the requirements for continuing education for teachers and instructors of cosmetology; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB64/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37982","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":462259,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Mental Health; authorize licensed professional counselor to perform certain acts; secure certification","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 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 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":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Act 546","last_action_date":"2014-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB65/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37986","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":462275,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"St. Joseph's/Candler Health System of Savannah, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending St. Joseph's/Candler Health System of Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR35/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37980","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":462291,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Riley, Sr., Roscoe Walker; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roscoe Walker Riley, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR36/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37981","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":462292,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Women with Heart Disease; recognize the struggle faced everyday","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and acknowledging the struggle that women with heart disease face every day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR37/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37983","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":466277,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"Congress; pass legislation restoring the deep cuts to mental health services; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the Congress of the United States to pass legislation restoring the deep cuts to mental health services, research, special education, and supportive housing for children and adults living with mental illness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR49/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37987","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":466328,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"Tuition grants; children of officers killed in line of duty who attend University System institutions and meet certain eligibility requirements; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 7 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards, so as to provide for undergraduate full tuition grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards who were killed in the line of duty who attend institutions of the University System of Georgia and who meet certain eligibility requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB111/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37988","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":469781,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Auger, James; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Auger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR38/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37989","sponsor":"Jack Murphy"},
{"bill_id":469941,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"4-H Clubs of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 4-H Clubs of Georgia, especially the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR39/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37991","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":470099,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) Day; recognize February 12","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and February 12, 2013, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR41/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37992","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":473349,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Rhodes, Jonathan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan Rhodes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR43/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37995","sponsor":"Jack Murphy"},
{"bill_id":473401,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Screven County Development Authority; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Screven County Development Authority on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the legislation that created the development authority; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR42/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37994","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":473455,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Future Farmers of America Day; recognize February 19","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Future Farmers of America and recognizing February 19, 2013, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR40/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37993","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":477142,"bill_number":"SR81","title":"Martin, Frank Kieffer; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Frank Kieffer Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR81/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38081","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":477143,"bill_number":"SR80","title":"Bryant, Precious Bussey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Precious Bussey Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR80/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38080","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":477144,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"Cavezza, Mr. Carmen; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Carmen Cavezza on earning the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce's Jim Woodruff Jr. Memorial Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR79/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38067","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":477145,"bill_number":"SR78","title":"Gray, Mrs. Jamie; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mrs. Jamie Gray; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR78/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38066","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":477146,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"Columbus Day; recognize February 5","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2013, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR77/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38065","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":477147,"bill_number":"SR76","title":"Womble, Ira S.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ira S. Womble; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR76/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38064","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":477148,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"6th Homeless Veterans Stand Down, 2nd Annual Homeless Female Veterans Stand Down, and Veterans Resource Fair Day; recognize April 27","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 27, 2013, as the 6th Homeless Veterans Stand Down, 2nd Annual Homeless Female Veterans Stand Down, and Veterans Resource Fair Day in Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR75/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38055","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":477149,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"Evans, Mr. John H.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. John H. Evans on his 80th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR74/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38049","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":477150,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"Dekai Amonrasi Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Dekai Amonrasi and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR73/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38026","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":477151,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"Senate State FairTax Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate State FairTax Study Committee; to provide for duties and responsibilities of the committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR72/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38021","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":477152,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"Congress; urged to enact the FairTax","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to enact the FairTax and expressing the State of Georgia's commitment to ratify the repeal of the Sixteenth Amendment and to conform the existing state tax code accordingly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR71/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38020","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":477153,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"U.S. Congress; urged to adopt/submit to the states a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution","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":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR70/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38016","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":477154,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"Hidalgo, Michael Conrad; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Conrad Hidalgo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR69/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38045","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":477155,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"Fowler, Rachel; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rachel Fowler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR68/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38042","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":477156,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"Cutter, Ms. Stephanie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Stephanie Cutter; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR67/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38039","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":477157,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"Georgia Peach Festival and 2012 Georgia Peach Queens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Peach Festival and the 2012 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR66/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38034","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":477158,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Moore, Jr., Pastor George Anthony; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor George Anthony Moore, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR64/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38032","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":477160,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"\"Ft. Stewart/Hunter Army Air Field U.S. Army DENTAC Organization Day\"; recognize February 12","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2013, as \"Ft. Stewart/Hunter Army Air Field U.S. Army DENTAC Organization Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR63/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38031","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":477161,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"\"Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day\"; recognize February 1","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing dental hygienists in Georgia and recognizing February 1, 2013, as \"Dental Hygienists Appreciation Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR62/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38030","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":477162,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"Scott, Dr. Hazel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Hazel Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR61/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38029","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":477163,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"Addison, Mr. Joe; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Joe Addison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR60/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38028","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":477164,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"State Board of Pardon and Paroles; urged to issue a Certificate of Restoration of Voting Rights; completion of criminal sentence","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to issue a Certificate of Restoration of Voting Rights upon the completion of a criminal sentence and all requirements of parole and probation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR59/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38013","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":477165,"bill_number":"SR58","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":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR58/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38027","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":477166,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Jones, Mrs. Parnell M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Parnell M. Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR57/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38025","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":477167,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR56/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38024","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":477168,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Williams, Jr., Reverend 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":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR55/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38023","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":477169,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Cooper, Mrs. Jennie Agatha Anderson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Jennie Agatha Anderson Cooper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR54/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38022","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":477170,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Allen, George G.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. George G. Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR53/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38006","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":477171,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Strickland, Dr. James E. \"Jim\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. James E. \"Jim\" Strickland on receiving the Georgia Farm Bureau's Distinguished Service Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR52/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38005","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":477172,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Ewing, Mr. Mort; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Mort Ewing on his outstanding service as Newton County Commissioner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR51/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38004","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":477173,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy football team on their outstanding 2012 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR50/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38003","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":477174,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Georgia Economic Developers Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Economic Developers Association on 50 years of building Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR49/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38002","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":477175,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"National Guard Day; recognize January 29","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2013, as National Guard Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR48/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38000","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":477176,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Georgia REALTORS® Day; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia REALTORS® and declaring January 29, 2013, as Georgia REALTORS® Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR47/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37999","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":477177,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Pike County Day; recognize January 30","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, January 30, 2013, as Pike County Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR46/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37998","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":477179,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Georgia Tech Student Day; 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":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR45/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37997","sponsor":"Hardie Davis"},
{"bill_id":477180,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Tourism Day; recognize January 29","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2013, as Tourism Day at the state capitol and commending the tourism industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR44/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/37996","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":477181,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Transportation, Dept.of; procedures for utilizing design-build contracts; provisions; expand the selection process","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exercise of power by the Department of Transportation to contract, so as to change certain provisions relating to procedures for utilizing design-build contracts; to expand the selection process; to remove the limitation on contracting; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB71/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38015","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":477182,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Transportation, Dept. of; change type of projects eligible for design-build contracts and procurement process","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Transportation's power to contract generally, so as to change the type of projects eligible for design-build contracts and the procurement process for such contracts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB70/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38014","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":477183,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Juvenile Justice, Dept. of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality","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 confidentiality of information supplied by certain children; to provide for penalties for a breach of confidentiality; to provide for confidentiality of investigations; to amend Code Section 15-11-84 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sharing confidential information between governmental agencies, so as to provide a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB69/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38012","sponsor":"Jack Murphy"},
{"bill_id":477184,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Celebrate Freedom Week; establish; posting of historical documents","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 establish Celebrate Freedom Week; to provide for the posting of historical documents; to require the Department of Education to develop online resources and instructional support; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB68/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38019","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":477185,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"State Sales/Use Tax; monthly report; net receipts from online dealers; products sold in Georgia","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 the state sales and use tax, so as to provide for the Department of Revenue to prepare a monthly report showing the net receipts from online dealers for collection of sales tax on products sold in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB67/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38007","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":477186,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Courts; increase penalties that can impose for contempt of superior and state courts","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 increase penalties that can be imposed for contempt of superior and state courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB66/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38001","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":477187,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"Georgia Grown Trail: 37; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of establishing a Georgia Grown Trail: 37 and inviting representatives from Georgia Grown Trail: 37 to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR77/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38083","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":477188,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"Government; action to help lift women out of poverty; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging government action to help lift women out of poverty; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR76/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38082","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":477189,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"House Study Committee on the Foreclosure Crisis; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Foreclosure Crisis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR75/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38063","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":477190,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"Health; development of minority owned plasma centers; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the development of minority owned plasma centers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR74/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38062","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":477191,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"Word, Mr. Lathan Rydell; compensate","description":"A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Lathan Rydell Word; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR73/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38061","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":477192,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"William Everett Bennett Memorial Interchange; Forsyth County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the intersection of Georgia Route 400 and State Route 141 in Forsyth County as the William Everett Bennett Memorial Interchange; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR72/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38060","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":477193,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"Trooper Frederick Herman Looney Memorial Highway; Bartow County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Frederick Herman Looney and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR71/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38059","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":477194,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA); commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Georgia for 25 years of service and inviting Court Appointed Special Advocates to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR70/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38058","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":477195,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"McIntyre, Anna; University of Georgia's Amazing Student; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University of Georgia's Amazing Student Anna McIntyre and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR69/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38057","sponsor":"Calvin Hill"},
{"bill_id":477197,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"National Guard Day at the capitol; Jan. 29, 2013; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2013, 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":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR68/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38056","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":477198,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"SkillsUSA Georgia; commend and invite participants to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending SkillsUSA Georgia for its successful program and inviting recent participants to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR67/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38054","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":477199,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"Roosevelt's Little White House State Historic Site; commend and invite staff to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Roosevelt's Little White House State Historic Site on the 131st anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's birthday and inviting the site manager and staff to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR66/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38053","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":477200,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Murray, Joseph G.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph G. Murray; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR65/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38052","sponsor":"Calvin Hill"},
{"bill_id":477201,"bill_number":"HR64","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":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR64/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38051","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":477202,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"Catholic Day at the state capitol; January 29, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2013, as Catholic Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR63/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38050","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":477203,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"Kelly, Hansel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hansel Kelly on his significant achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR62/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38048","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":477204,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"Bryant, Precious Bussey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Precious Bussey Bryant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR61/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38047","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":477205,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Georgia's Soil and Water Conservation Districts; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia's Soil and Water Conservation Districts on the occasion of their 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR60/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38046","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":477206,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Bailey, Commissioner C. Brooks; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commissioner C. Brooks Bailey on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR59/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38044","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":477207,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Miles, Jack; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jack Miles on his significant achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR58/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38043","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":477208,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Cullen, Joe; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joe Cullen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR57/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38041","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":477209,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"Dawkins, William O.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William O. Dawkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR56/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38040","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":477210,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Oglesby, Daniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Daniel Oglesby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR55/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38038","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":477211,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"Byars, Corporal Bobby; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Corporal Bobby Byars; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR54/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38037","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":477212,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"Tourism & Hospitality Day at the State Capitol; January 29, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2013, as Tourism & Hospitality Day at the State Capitol and commending the tourism industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR53/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38036","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":477213,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"Baxter, Dr. Paul R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the senior pastor of the First Baptist Church on the Square, Dr. Paul R. Baxter, on the occasion of his 30th anniversary at the church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR52/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38035","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":477214,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"Georgia Economic Developers Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Economic Developers Association on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR51/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38033","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":477216,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR50/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38008","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":477217,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"Georgia Downtown Renaissance Investment Tax Credit Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to revise and change provisions regarding state income tax credits; to provide for state income tax credits for certain downtown investments; to provide for state income tax credits for qualified contributions to a Georgia Renaissance Fund; to provide for state income tax credits for certain downtown housing investments; to provide for short titles; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Community Affairs; 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":"2014-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB128/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38079","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":477218,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"Public officers; automatic fee adjustment in cases where funds are not appropriated in certain amounts for specified purposes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 45, 12, and 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, conservation and natural resources, and courts, respectively, 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 for corresponding changes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB127/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38078","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":477219,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"Park rangers; any person obstructing or hindering the lawful discharge of official duties; prohibit","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 a definition; to prohibit any person from knowingly and willfully obstructing or hindering any park ranger in the lawful discharge of such park ranger's official duties; to prohibit any person from knowingly and willfully resisting, obstructing, or opposing any park ranger in the lawful discharge of such park ranger's official duties by offering or doing violence to the person of such park ranger; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB126/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38077","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":477220,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"Lawful presence; certain affidavit for persons under 18 years of age to be executed after attaining the age of 18; provide","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 provide for a certain affidavit for persons under 18 years of age to be executed after attaining the age of 18; to provide requirements for the submission of documents; to provide that certain documents may be submitted by facsimile; to provide exceptions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB125/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38076","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":477221,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"Local elections; votes cast for disapproval of Sunday alcohol sales by retailers shall not nullify prior election results; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to provide that an election in which the votes cast are for disapproval of Sunday package sales by retailers of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits shall not nullify the prior election results for approval of Sunday package sales by retailers of malt beverages and wine; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB124/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38075","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":477222,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Parent and Teacher Empowerment 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 enact the \"Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act\"; to provide for petitions to convert existing schools to charter schools or to impose turnaround models; to provide for definitions; to allow for petitions by parents or teachers; to provide for turnaround models; to provide for notice to the State Board of Education; to provide for local board approval; to provide for applicability; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB123/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38074","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":477223,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; review and utilize records of Board of Pardons and Paroles in making assessments; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-1-14 of the O.C.G.A., relating to risk assessment classification, classification as \"sexually dangerous predator,\" and electronic monitoring of sexual offenders; Code Section 42-9-53, relating to preservation of documents, classification of information and documents, divulgence of confidential state secrets, and conduct of hearings; and Code Section 35-3-4, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to authorize the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board to review and utilize records of the Board of Pardons and Paroles in making its assessments; to maintain confidentiality of records of the Board of Pardons and Paroles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB122/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38073","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":477224,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"Motor vehicles; prohibit law enforcement officers from using race or ethnicity to stop a motorist; require policies","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":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB121/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38072","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":477225,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Weapons; training for certain persons licensed to carry a pistol or revolver; 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 weapon 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":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB120/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38071","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":477226,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Sentencing; 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 O.C.G.A., 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, disability, or national origin; to provide for enhanced sentences in any case in which the trier of fact determines beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant intentionally selected any victim or any property of the victim as the object of the offense because of the victim's race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin; to provide for certain exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB119/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38070","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":477227,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Tattoo studios; post notification that certain tattoos could disqualify the wearer from military service; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 40 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tattoo studios, so as to require such studios to post notification that certain tattoos could disqualify the wearer from military service; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB118/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38069","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":477228,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Labor; employees requesting username, password or means of accessing an account for purposes of accessing personal social media; 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 regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit employers from requesting username, password, or other means of accessing an account or service for the purpose of accessing personal social media through an electronic communications device of employees or prospective employees with certain exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB117/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38068","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":477229,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"Georgia Foundation for Public Education; state board donations, gifts and other property held in trust; authorize transfer","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 authorize the state board to transfer donations, gifts, and other property held in trust to the Georgia Foundation for Public Education for management and administration; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB116/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38018","sponsor":"Tom Dickson"},
{"bill_id":477230,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Local boards of education; suspension and removal of members under certain circumstances; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB115/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38017","sponsor":"Tom Dickson"},
{"bill_id":477231,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"Georgia Military College; legislative intent language limiting the institution from providing certain postsecondary study; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding, donations, property, and scholarships with respect to the Georgia Military College, so as to remove legislative intent language limiting the institution from providing certain postsecondary study; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB114/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38011","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":477232,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Criminal history; purging of convictions of minors for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under limited circumstances; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of an individual's criminal history record information, so as to authorize the purging of convictions of minors for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under limited circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB113/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38010","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":477233,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Tax Accountability Act of 2013; enact","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 a short title; 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":"2013-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB112/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38009","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":479006,"bill_number":"SR113","title":"Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 16 counties","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of restrictive easements, 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, Carroll, Chatham, Cobb, Crisp, Dade, Dawson, DeKalb, Forsyth, Hall, Henry, Laurens, Macon, Paulding, Richmond, and White Counties, to provide for an effective date, to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR113/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38171","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":479007,"bill_number":"SR112","title":"Thompson, James E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating James E. Thompson on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR112/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38170","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":479008,"bill_number":"SR111","title":"Jenkins-Thompson, Mrs. Thomasina; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Thomasina Jenkins-Thompson on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR111/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38169","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":479009,"bill_number":"SR110","title":"Cunningham, Sam R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sam R. Cunningham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR110/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38165","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":479010,"bill_number":"SR109","title":"Davis, Lieutenant Colonel John E.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lieutenant Colonel John E. Davis on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR109/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38164","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":479011,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"Synyard, Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Synyard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR108/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38163","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":479012,"bill_number":"SR107","title":"Chase, Linda C.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring artistic director Linda C. Chase and her company, Dance Arts, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR107/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38162","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":479013,"bill_number":"SR106","title":"Valdosta Chief of Police Frank Simons; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Valdosta Chief of Police Frank Simons on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR106/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38161","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":479014,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"Valdosta State University's Outstanding Softball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Blazers, Valdosta State University's outstanding softball team and 2012 National Champions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR105/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38160","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":479015,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Valdosta State University Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Valdosta State University football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR104/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38156","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":479016,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Valdosta State University Blazers; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Valdosta State University Blazers, 2012 NCAA Division II Football National Champions; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR103/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38155","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":479017,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Valwood School Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Valwood School football team on their 2012 Georgia Independent School Association Class AA Football State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR102/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38154","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":479018,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Cutchens, Mr. Jeffrey Keith; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jeffrey Keith Cutchens on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR101/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38153","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":479019,"bill_number":"SR100","title":"Student Mentoring in Life and Education (SMILE); Coach John Miller; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Student Mentoring in Life and Education (SMILE) program and its founder, Coach John Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR100/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38152","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":479020,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"\"Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional Amendment\" -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":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR99/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38166","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":479021,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"Henderson, Mr. Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Ashley Henderson, Valwood School's Head Football Coach, as the 2012 Coach of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR98/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38151","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":479022,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce on its 100 years of continuous service to its members and to its community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR97/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38150","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":479023,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"Governor Melvin Ernest Thompson Memorial Highway; Lowndes County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Governor Melvin Ernest Thompson and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR96/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38167","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":479024,"bill_number":"SR95","title":"Paulk, Mr. Ashley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Ashley Paulk on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR95/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38149","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":479025,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"Hill, Hunter Michael; Eagle Scout; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hunter Michael Hill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR94/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38148","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":479026,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"Chandler, Jr., John Parks; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Parks Chandler, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR93/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38147","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":479027,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"Masiarczyk, David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Masiarczyk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR92/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38146","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":479028,"bill_number":"SR91","title":"Sterling, Michael Joseph; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Joseph Sterling; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR91/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38143","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":479029,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"Smith, DeFord Lawson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending DeFord Lawson Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR90/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38141","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":479030,"bill_number":"SR89","title":"Fulkerson, William Nathaniel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Nathaniel Fulkerson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR89/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38140","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":479031,"bill_number":"SR88","title":"Spencer, Charles Glover; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Glover Spencer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR88/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38139","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":479032,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"Meaux, Andrew Keniston; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew Keniston Meaux; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR87/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38115","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":479033,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"Habersham County Day; recognize February 20","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Habersham County and recognizing February 20, 2013, as Habersham County day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR86/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38114","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":479034,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"Equine Youth Day; recognize February 5","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2013, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR85/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38110","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":479035,"bill_number":"SR84","title":"Young Farmers Day; recognize February 14","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 14, 2013, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR84/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38112","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":479036,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"National Blood Donor Month; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Five Points of Life Foundation, LifeCord, and LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and recognizing National Blood Donor Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR83/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38085","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":479037,"bill_number":"SR82","title":"Veterinary Medicine Day; recognize February 7","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2013, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR82/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38084","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":479038,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"USS Georgia Day; recognize January 30","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 30, 2013, as USS Georgia Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR65/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38094","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":479039,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"State Government; no state agency shall enter into a contract with private entity if services performed 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 certain contract provisions; to provide for sanctions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB80/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38168","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":479040,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Education; raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17","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":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB79/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38093","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":479041,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Georgia Mass Choir; designate as Georgia's 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":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB78/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38091","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":479042,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Education; student scholarship organizations; provide certain records subject to open records laws","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 that certain records of qualified schools and programs which enroll eligible students are subject to open records laws; to require certain reporting from qualified schools and programs enrolling scholarship students; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualified education tax credits, so as to remove the annual adjustment of the maximum aggregate tax credits allowed; 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":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB77/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38089","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":479043,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Returning Veterans Task Force; create; membership","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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB76/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38095","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":479044,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Licenses; provide military veterans shall be entitled to a free lifetime sportsman's license; conditions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-3.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting licenses, sportsman's license, license card carrier requirement, and creation of lifetime sportsman's licenses, so as to provide that a military veteran shall be entitled to a free lifetime sportsman's license; to provide certain conditions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB75/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38092","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":479045,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Firearms; authorize persons between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry under certain circumstances; provide issuance of a permit","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 amend Code Section 43-38-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits to carry firearms, proficiency requirement, exemption from specified laws, denial, refusal to renew, and suspension of permits, and effect of license suspension and restoration, so as to provide for the issuance of a permit to carry firearms to persons between the ages of 18 and 21; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB74/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38090","sponsor":"Barry Loudermilk"},
{"bill_id":479046,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"\"Anti-T-SPLOST Penalty Act\"; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-244 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the election and procedures for implementing the special district transportation sales and use tax, so as to provide for a short title; to modify the provisions increasing the local match for transportation projects in regions that did not approve the levy of the 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":"2013-01-29","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB73/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38088","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":479047,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"Georgia Economic Developers Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Economic Developers Association on 50 years of building Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR105/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38145","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":479048,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"Fowler, Rachel; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rachel Fowler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR104/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38144","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":479049,"bill_number":"HR103","title":"Williams, Maggie Parrish; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maggie Parrish Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR103/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38142","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":479050,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"Rary, Kimberly A. Warden; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Kimberly A. Warden Rary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR102/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38137","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":479051,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"Lewis, Lillian Miles; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lillian Miles Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR101/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38136","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":479052,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"Hidalgo, Michael Conrad; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Conrad Hidalgo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR100/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38135","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":479053,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Day; January 30, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 30, 2013, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR99/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38134","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":479054,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"Morris, Larry Cleo; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Larry Cleo Morris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR98/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38133","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":479055,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"Frady, Morris; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Morris Frady; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR97/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38132","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":479056,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"Georgia Institute of Technology Yellow Jacket football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Institute of Technology Yellow Jacket football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR96/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38131","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":479057,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"Jackson, Mrs. Margaret Dabney; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Margaret Dabney Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR95/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38130","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":479058,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Alridge, Mrs. Lugenia Byse; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mrs. Lugenia Byse Alridge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR94/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38129","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":479059,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"Young Adult Guidance Center, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Young Adult Guidance Center, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR93/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38128","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":479060,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"Georgia Peach Festival; Georgia Peach Queens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Peach Festival and the 2012 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR92/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38127","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":479061,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"Ronay, Mr. Bill; Mrs. Camille Ronay; 40th wedding anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Camille Ronay on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary on December 1, 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR91/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38126","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":479062,"bill_number":"HR90","title":"Ewing, Mr. Mort; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Mort Ewing on his outstanding service as Newton County Commissioner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR90/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38125","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":479063,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Cottonreader, Reverend R.B., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend R.B. Cottonreader, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR89/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38138","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":479064,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"Horne, Mr. Maceo Antonio, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Maceo Antonio Horne, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR88/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38124","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":479065,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"Strickland, Winston MacArthur; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Winston MacArthur Strickland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR87/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38123","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":479066,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"Hill, Walter Lee, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Walter Lee Hill, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR86/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38122","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":479067,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"Patterson, Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Eugene Patterson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR85/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38121","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":479068,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"Hammonds, Joseph L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joseph L. Hammonds; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR84/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38120","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":479069,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Ann's Snack Bar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ann's Snack Bar as a local treasure; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR83/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38119","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":479070,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"Korematsu, Fred Toyosaburo; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR82/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38118","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":479071,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"Georgia Aerospace Industry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Aerospace Industry for its significant beneficial impact to the people and economy of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR81/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38117","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":479072,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"Georgia Aerospace Industry; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Aerospace Industry for its significant beneficial impact to the people and economy of the State of Georgia and invite Donald Mitchell, Co-Chair of Georgia Aerospace Policy Working Group, and Chance McColl, Co-Chair of Georgia Aerospace Policy Working Group, to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Immediately Transmitted to Senate","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR80/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38116","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":479073,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"St. Joseph's/Candler Health System; commend and invite President/CEO to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending St. Joseph's/Candler Health System of Savannah, Georgia, and inviting President and CEO Mr. Paul P. Hinchey to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR79/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38113","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":479074,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"Smith, Charlie L., Jr.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charlie L. Smith, Jr., and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR78/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38111","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":479075,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"Elberton, City of; change description of election districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing and directing the mayor and council of the City of Elberton to divide said city into wards, approved August 5, 1921 (Ga. L. 1921, p. 932), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 3634), 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB147/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38159","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":479076,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"Criminal procedure; the issuance of arrest and search warrants by video conference; 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 issuance of arrest and search warrants by video conference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB146/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38158","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":479077,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"Bonds; application and notice to appear for a show cause hearing; 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB145/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38157","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":479078,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"Labor organizations; public policy declaring Georgia a free-to-work state; provide","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 for public policy declaring Georgia a free-to-work state; to provide for the right to employment without retribution for refusal to join or affiliate with a labor union or other employee organization; to provide for the development by the Department of Labor of information regarding employees' rights to work free from such retribution; to provide for penalties and enforcement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB144/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38109","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":479079,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"Campaign contributions; disclosure reports; change certain provisions","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 change certain provisions relating to disclosure reports; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB143/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38097","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":479080,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to ethics in government, so as to change certain provisions relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; to change certain provisions relating to definitions relative to public officers' conduct and lobbyist disclosure; to change certain provisions relating to lobbyist registration requirements, application for registration, supplemental registration, expiration, docket, fees, identification cards, public rosters, and exemptions; to regulate certain contact between lobbyists and members of the General Assembly and the making or acceptance of certain expenditures; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB142/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38096","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":479081,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"Kidnapping; certain businesses and establishments post a model notice to enable persons who are the subject of human trafficking to obtain help and services; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, so as to require certain businesses and establishments post a model notice so as to enable persons who are the subject of human trafficking to obtain help and services; to provide for the Department of Public Safety to develop and post the model notice on its website; 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB141/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38108","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":479082,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"Local boards of education; teacher enrichment contributions to public schools; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local boards of education, so as to provide for teacher enrichment contributions to public schools; to provide for requirements and limitations regarding such contributions; to amend Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to revise requirements for student scholarship programs; to revise the requirements for a student to be eligible for a scholarship under the program; to revise information required to be posted by the Department of Revenue; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of income taxes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB140/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38107","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":479083,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"Sheriffs; general qualification requirements; revise","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 regarding sheriffs, so as to revise the general qualification requirements for sheriffs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB139/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38106","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":479084,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"Temporary assistance; use of electronic benefit transfer cards in certain retail establishments; prohibit","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 provide for legislative findings; to prohibit the use of electronic benefit transfer cards in certain retail establishments; to prohibit the use of electronic benefit transfer cards by recipients for certain purposes; to provide for reports of suspected abuse; to provide for investigations; to provide for sanctions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for revisions to the state plan; to provide for a report; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB138/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38105","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":479085,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"State license requirements; sale and delivery or shipment of gift baskets containing wine; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state license requirements and regulations for distribution and sale of wine, so as to provide for the sale and delivery or shipment of gift baskets containing wine; to provide for a definition; to provide for the issuance of gift basket retail licenses; to provide for an occupational license tax for each place of business; to provide for rules and regulations to be adopted by the state revenue commissioner governing the delivery and shipment of gift baskets containing wine and gift basket retail licenses; to provide for revocation of the gift basket retail license under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB137/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38104","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":479086,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"Solid waste management; surface storage and disposal of coal combustion; regulate","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, so as to regulate the surface storage and disposal of coal combustion waste; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB136/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38103","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":479087,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"Municipalities; ante litem notice; the amount of damages sought; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-33-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ante litem notice for municipalities, so as to provide that such notices shall specify the amount of damages sought; to provide for service of such notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB135/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38102","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":479088,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"Income tax; net capital gains shall be excluded from state taxable income of corporations and individuals; 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, and computation of income taxes, so as to provide that net capital gains shall be excluded from state taxable income of corporations and individuals; 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":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB134/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38101","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":479089,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"Property easements; rights of way across private land for the purpose of access to cemetery sites; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property easements, so as to provide for rights of way across private land for the purpose of access to cemetery sites; to provide definitions; to establish notice procedures; to provide for immunity from liability for landowners; to provide a cause of action; to amend Code Section 36-72-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits required for developing land on which a cemetery is located, so as to prevent certain activities on cemeteries and burial sites without a permit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB133/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38100","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":479090,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"Georgia Board of Pharmacy and Georgia Board of Dentistry; administratively attached to Department of Community Health; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 and Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to pharmacists and pharmacies and dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, respectively, so as to provide that the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy and the Georgia Board of Dentistry are transferred from being administratively attached from the Secretary of State to the Department of Community Health; to provide for the powers and duties of each board; to authorize each board to employ an executive director; to provide for the powers and duties of such executive directors; to provide for additional powers of the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; to provide for a census of dentists and dental hygienists; to revise provisions relating to qualifications of applicants to practice dentistry; to provide for notice of felonies by licensees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB132/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38099","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":479091,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"HOPE; dual credit courses; treated the same as advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses for determining 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 courses shall be treated in the same manner as advanced placement and international baccalaureate 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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-19","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB131/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38098","sponsor":"Valerie Clark"},
{"bill_id":479092,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"Coin operated amusement machines; certain definitions; change","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":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB130/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38087","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":479093,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"Income tax; certain definitions; change","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":"2013-01-29","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB129/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38086","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":481123,"bill_number":"SR128","title":"Gwinnett County Day; recognize February 13","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 13, 2013, as Gwinnett County Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR128/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38211","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":481124,"bill_number":"SR127","title":"Senior Week; recognize February 27 -28","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 27 and February 28, 2013, as Senior Week at the state capitol and commending the contributions of senior Georgians; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR127/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38210","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":481125,"bill_number":"SR126","title":"Lupus Awareness Day; recognize February 13","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 13, 2013, as Lupus Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR126/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38209","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":481126,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"Girl Scouts Day; recognize February 12","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2013, as Girl Scouts Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR125/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38208","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":481127,"bill_number":"SR124","title":"Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Georgia for 25 years of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR124/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38207","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":481128,"bill_number":"SR123","title":"Gray, Jamie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Jamie Gray for her outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR123/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38206","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":481129,"bill_number":"SR122","title":"Graham, Priscilla; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Priscilla Graham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR122/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38205","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":481130,"bill_number":"SR121","title":"Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Day; recognize January 30","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 30, 2013, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Day at the capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR121/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38204","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":481131,"bill_number":"SR120","title":"McBrayer, Mr. Neil; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Mr. Neil McBrayer for being honored by the National School Transportation Association as one the safest drivers in the country; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR120/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38203","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":481132,"bill_number":"SR119","title":"Jones, Canton; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Canton Jones on the distinction of being appointed Student Pastor of New Hope Church in Fayetteville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR119/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38180","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":481133,"bill_number":"SR118","title":"The Lite House, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Lite House, Inc., for its significant contributions to the community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR118/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38179","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":481134,"bill_number":"SR117","title":"Free, James Tobe; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Tobe Free; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR117/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38178","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":481135,"bill_number":"SR116","title":"Proctor, Mr. Mike; Daggett, Mr. Monty; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Mike Proctor and Mr. Monty Daggett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR116/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38175","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":481136,"bill_number":"SR115","title":"McMahon, Major General Robert; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Major General Robert McMahon on being named The Telegraph's Middle Georgian of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR115/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38173","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":481137,"bill_number":"SR114","title":"Georgia State University Day; recognize February 6","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University and recognizing February 6, 2013, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR114/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38172","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":481138,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Family Violence Order; provide greater protection of victims of family violence","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 and Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking and criminal procedure, respectively, so as to provide greater protection to victims of family violence; to define \"family violence order\"; to change provisions relating to arrests with and without warrants involving family violence orders; to change provisions relating to bail for persons charged with violating family violence orders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB86/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38247","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":481139,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses; vaccine protocol agreements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., 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":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB85/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38184","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":481140,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Drivers' Licenses; prohibit persons convicted of felonies against victims who are minors from driving school and charter buses","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commercial drivers' licenses, so as to prohibit persons convicted of felonies or serious criminal offenses against victims who are minors from driving school and charter buses; 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":"2013-01-30","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB84/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38182","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":481141,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Counties; support of paupers; provide for cremation as an alternative for deceased indigents","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the supervision and support of paupers, so as to provide for cremation as an alternative for deceased indigents; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB83/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38183","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":481142,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Education; change designations from North Georgia College to the University of North Georgia","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to change designations from North Georgia College to the University of North Georgia; to designate the University of North Georgia as the senior military college of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB82/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38181","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":481143,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Forest Resources; shorten the legal season for harvesting ginseng","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-6-152 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited acts regarding harvesting ginseng, so as to shorten the legal season for harvesting ginseng; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB81/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38177","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":481144,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Taxation; rate of interest to be paid for refunds on past due taxes; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB72/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38176","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":481145,"bill_number":"HR143","title":"Judicial Council; Administrative Office of the Courts; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Judicial Council and the Administrative Office of the Courts on 40 years of developing and improving statewide court administration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR143/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38246","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":481146,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"Bethel Baptist Church; 176th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bethel Baptist Church on the occasion of its 176th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR142/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38245","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":481147,"bill_number":"HR141","title":"Garrett, Command Sergeant Major George R.; Georgia State Defense Force; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State Defense Force Command Sergeant Major George R. Garrett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR141/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38244","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":481148,"bill_number":"HR140","title":"Evans, Sheriff Stan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sheriff Stan Evans on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR140/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38243","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":481149,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"Cunningham, Sam R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sam R. Cunningham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR139/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38242","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":481151,"bill_number":"HR138","title":"Johnson, Mrs. Tommie J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Tommie J. Johnson on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR138/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38241","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":481152,"bill_number":"HR137","title":"Paulk, Mr. Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Ashley Paulk on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR137/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38240","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":481153,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"Student Mentoring in Life and Education program; Coach John Miller; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Student Mentoring in Life and Education (SMILE) program and its founder, Coach John Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR136/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38239","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":481154,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Day; February 1, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement and recognizing Friday, February 1, 2013, as National Wear Red Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR135/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38238","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":481155,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"Rary, Kimberly A. Warden; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Kimberly A. Warden Rary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR134/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38237","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":481156,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"Synyard, Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Synyard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR133/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38236","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":481157,"bill_number":"HR132","title":"Valwood School football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Valwood School football team on their 2012 Georgia Independent School Association Class AA Football State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR132/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38235","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":481158,"bill_number":"HR131","title":"Chapman, Garrett Whitt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Garrett Whitt Chapman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR131/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38234","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":481159,"bill_number":"HR130","title":"First Ebenezer Baptist Church of Hephzibah, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the First Ebenezer Baptist Church of Hephzibah, Georgia, on its 201st anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR130/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38233","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":481160,"bill_number":"HR129","title":"Mobley, Cynthia B.; 86th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 86th birthday of Mrs. Cynthia B. Mobley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR129/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38232","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":481161,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"Warthen, Denzell Raymone'; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Denzell Raymone' Warthen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR128/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38231","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":481162,"bill_number":"HR127","title":"Baker, Deacon Hilliard; 84th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 84th birthday of Deacon Hilliard Baker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR127/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38230","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":481163,"bill_number":"HR126","title":"Walker, Eliza Hankerson; 88 years; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 88 years of life of Mrs. Eliza Hankerson Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR126/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38229","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":481164,"bill_number":"HR125","title":"Grant, Reverend Samuel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Reverend Samuel Grant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR125/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38228","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":481165,"bill_number":"HR124","title":"Springfield Baptist Church; 225th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Springfield Baptist Church on the occasion of its 225th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR124/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38227","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":481166,"bill_number":"HR123","title":"Carson, Harry Donald; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Harry Donald Carson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR123/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38226","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":481167,"bill_number":"HR122","title":"Lupus Awareness Day; February 13, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 13, 2013, as Lupus Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR122/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38225","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":481168,"bill_number":"HR121","title":"Trickum Middle School Academic Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Trickum Middle School Academic Team for being crowned National Champions of the Academic National Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR121/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38224","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":481169,"bill_number":"HR120","title":"Mack, Commissioner Deborah Keith; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commissioner Deborah Keith Mack; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR120/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38223","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":481170,"bill_number":"HR119","title":"Simons, Frank; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Valdosta Chief of Police Frank Simons on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR119/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38222","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":481171,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"Valdosta State University Blazers softball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Blazers, Valdosta State University's outstanding softball team and 2012 National Champions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR118/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38221","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":481172,"bill_number":"HR117","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":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR117/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38220","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":481173,"bill_number":"HR116","title":"Henderson, Mr. Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Ashley Henderson, Valwood School's Head Football Coach, as the 2012 Coach of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR116/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38219","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":481174,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"Cook, Honorable Rodney Mims, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Rodney Mims Cook, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR115/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38218","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":481175,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"Georgia State College of Law; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Georgia State College of Law for winning the National Trial Advocacy Mock Trial Competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR114/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38217","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":481176,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"Georgia Commission on Family Violence; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Commission on Family Violence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR113/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38216","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":481178,"bill_number":"HR112","title":"Center for Women Policy Studies; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Center for Women Policy Studies and its work to address the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR112/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38215","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":481179,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"Tourism & Hospitality Day; January 29, 2013; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2013, as Tourism & Hospitality Day at the state capitol and inviting members of the Georgia Agritourism Association to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR111/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38214","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":481180,"bill_number":"HR110","title":"Medical College of Georgia; recognize and invite students to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University's 185th anniversary and inviting students to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR110/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38213","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":481181,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"4-H Clubs of Georgia; recognize and invite leadership team to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and inviting Ms. Tifara Brown, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2012-2013 4-H Leadership Team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR109/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38212","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":481182,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"Public office elections; right of individuals to vote by secret ballot shall be guaranteed; require - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that where local, state, or federal law requires elections for public office or public votes on initiatives or referendums, or requires designations or authorizations of employee representation, the right of individuals to vote by secret ballot shall be guaranteed; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR108/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38202","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":481183,"bill_number":"HR107","title":"Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR107/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38201","sponsor":"Donna Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":481184,"bill_number":"HR106","title":"USS Georgia Day; January 30, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 30, 2013, as USS Georgia Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR106/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38174","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":481185,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"Family Energy Credit Act of 2013; enact","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 a short title; 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":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB167/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38251","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":481186,"bill_number":"HB166","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":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB166/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38250","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":481187,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"Georgia Buy American Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the \"Georgia Buy American 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 or produced in the United States; 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":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB165/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38249","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":481188,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"Sales and use tax; exemption regarding sale or use of engines, parts, equipment or other property used in maintenance of certain aircraft; 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB164/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38248","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":481189,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"Professions and businesses; each professional licensing board shall waive licensing fee for military veterans; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to provide that each professional licensing board shall waive licensing fees for military veterans; to provide for an application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB163/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38200","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":481190,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"Student health; public schools provide parents of sixth grade students information concerning human papillomavirus; require","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 require public schools to provide parents or guardians of sixth grade students information concerning human papillomavirus including the availability of a vaccination against such virus; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB162/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38199","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":481191,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"Trial juries; oath of bailiffs; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trial juries in general, so as to change provisions relating to the oath of bailiffs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB161/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38198","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":481192,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"Mortgages; vacant and foreclosed real property registries; revise 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 to mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens in general, so as to revise provisions relating to vacant and foreclosed real property registries; to prohibit a fee for a future conveyance 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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB160/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38197","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":481193,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"Ad valorem tax; property tax bills shall not include any nontax related 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":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB159/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38196","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":481194,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"License requirements; registered boat owners to hunt and fish without a license on certain days; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general license requirements for hunting, trapping, and fishing, so as to allow registered boat owners to hunt and fish without a license on certain days; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB158/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38195","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":481195,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"Unsolicited distribution of material through electronic transmission; nudity or sexual conduct; clarify application","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-12-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the unsolicited distribution of material depicting nudity or sexual conduct and penalties, so as to clarify the application of the offense of unlawful distribution of material depicting nudity or sexual conduct to unsolicited materials distributed through electronic transmissions; 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":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB157/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38194","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":481196,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"Electronic pornography; certain acts amounting to unlawfully seducing or enticing a child through use of computer online service; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-12-100.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computer or electronic pornography and child exploitation prevention, so as to clarify certain acts amounting to unlawfully seducing, soliciting, luring, or enticing a child through use of a computer online service, Internet service, or similar service, 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB156/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38193","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":481197,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"Game and fish; licensing and operation of shooting preserves; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to revise provisions concerning the licensing and operation of shooting preserves; to revise the definition of \"pen raised game birds\"; to change licensing requirements for shooting preserves; to create a lifetime shooting preserve license; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB155/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38192","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":481198,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"Worker's 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 provide for a limitation period on medical benefits; to provide for changes related to reimbursement of mileage charges; to provide for changes related to interest on lump sum payments of compensation; to provide for changes related to benefits for attempting work; to increase the compensation benefits for total disability and temporary partial disability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB154/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38191","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":481199,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"Local option sales tax; taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; allow","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 such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; to provide for the simultaneous levy of more than one tax under such part if the combined rate of such taxes does not exceed 1 percent; to change the beginning date for imposition of a tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Disagrees Senate Amend/Sub","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB153/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38190","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":481200,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"Public benefits; no longer require applicant to establish United States citizenship repeatedly","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to verification requirements for lawful presence within the United States, procedures, conditions, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, so as to no longer require an applicant for a public benefit or license who has clearly established his or her United States citizenship to repeatedly establish his or her citizenship for the same benefit or license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB152/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38189","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":481201,"bill_number":"HB151","title":"State accounting office; state accounting officer pay state obligations to vendors within a 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 that, 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":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB151/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38188","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":481203,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"Law enforcement officers; the reproduction of arrest booking photographs; enact provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10, Chapter 1 of Title 35, Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, and Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to selling and other trade practices, general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies, inspection of public records, and torts, respectively, so as to enact provisions relating to the reproduction of arrest booking photographs; to require law enforcement agencies to copyright or watermark certain photographs; to authorize copyrighting of public records; to provide for the right of publicity in an individual's persona; to prohibit the use of an individual's persona for commercial purposes without authorization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB150/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38187","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":481204,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"Labor; employers requesting or requiring an employee for employment disclose a username or password for accessing person social media; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to prohibit employers from requesting or requiring that an employee or applicant for employment disclose a username or password for the purpose of accessing personal social media; to prohibit employers from requesting or requiring that an employee or applicant access personal social media in the presence of the employer; to prohibit an employer from taking adverse action against an employee or applicant for employment for not complying with such a request or demand; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a civil cause of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB149/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38186","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":481205,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"Tax Accountability Act of 2013; enact","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 a short title; to provide for definitions; 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":"2013-01-30","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB148/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38185","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":483398,"bill_number":"SR134","title":"Medical College of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University's 185th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR134/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38290","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":483399,"bill_number":"SR133","title":"Thrombosis Awareness Month; recognize September","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September as Thrombosis Awareness Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR133/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38288","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":483400,"bill_number":"SR132","title":"McIntosh High School Lady Chiefs Soccer Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the McIntosh High School Lady Chiefs soccer team of Fayette County for winning the Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR132/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38274","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":483402,"bill_number":"SR131","title":"Sparks, Ms. Dorothy Danley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Dorothy Danley Sparks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR131/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38273","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":483403,"bill_number":"SR130","title":"Frady, Morris; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Morris Frady; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR130/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38258","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":483404,"bill_number":"SR129","title":"Robertson, Lewis P.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lewis P. Robertson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR129/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38257","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":483406,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"\"Emerging Crops Fund Act\"; repeal","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 repeal the \"Emerging Crops Fund Act\"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB91/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38287","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":483408,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Governor's Development Council; periodic submission of certain information by state, regional, and local transportation authorities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as provide for the periodic submission of certain information by state, regional, and local transportation authorities to the Governor's Development Council; to require the submission of certain information to the Georgia Coordinating Committee for Rural and Human Services Transportation by the Governor's Development Council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB90/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38271","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":483409,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Fire Protection/Safety; require every public/private school and early care and education program to have carbon monoxide detectors/warning equipment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to require every public and private school and every early care and education program to have carbon monoxide detectors and warning equipment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB89/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38272","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":483410,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; firearm; federal law/regulation; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide that no officer or employee of the state or any political subdivision of the state, no persons performing governmental functions, and no firearms dealer shall enforce or attempt to enforce any federal law or regulation relating to a personal firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is owned or manufactured commercially or privately in this state and that remains exclusively within the borders of this state; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB88/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38270","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":483412,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Roadside Markets Incentive Program; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to marketing facilities, organizations, and programs, so as to repeal the roadside markets incentive program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB87/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38256","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":483414,"bill_number":"HR159","title":"President and Congress of the United States; enact legislation that will close the wage gap; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the President and Congress of the United States enact legislation that will close the wage gap; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR159/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38289","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":483415,"bill_number":"HR158","title":"Etowah Valley Young Marines unit; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Etowah Valley Young Marines unit; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR158/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38286","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":483416,"bill_number":"HR157","title":"Girl Scouts Day at the capitol; February 12, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2013, as Girl Scouts Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR157/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38285","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":483418,"bill_number":"HR156","title":"Crosby, Angela; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Angela Crosby on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR156/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38284","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":483419,"bill_number":"HR155","title":"Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR155/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38283","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":483420,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"Dance Arts with Linda Chase; 40 years; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating 40 years of Dance Arts with Linda Chase; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR154/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38282","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":483423,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"Firefighters Appreciation Day at the capitol; February 5, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 5, 2013, as the 41st annual Firefighters Appreciation Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR153/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38281","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":483424,"bill_number":"HR152","title":"Harris, Bishop William \"Bill\" C.; 70th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Bishop William \"Bill\" C. Harris on his 70th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR152/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38280","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":483425,"bill_number":"HR151","title":"Holloman, LaNette; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending LaNette Holloman and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR151/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38279","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":483426,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"Georgia State University Day; February 6, 2013; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University; recognizing February 6, 2013, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; and inviting President Mark Becker and students Marcus Kernizan, Eric McGhee, Shelby Lohr, and Kelsey Spinks to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR150/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38278","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":483428,"bill_number":"HR149","title":"Connelly, William Arthur; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Arthur Connelly on his significant accomplishments and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR149/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38277","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":483429,"bill_number":"HR148","title":"McIntosh High School Lady Chiefs soccer team; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the McIntosh High School Lady Chiefs soccer team of Fayette County for winning the Class AAAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR148/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38276","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":483431,"bill_number":"HR147","title":"Kaslow, Dr. Nadine; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Nadine Kaslow and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR147/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38275","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":483433,"bill_number":"HR146","title":"Congress; enact the FairTax and express the State of Georgia's commitment to ratify the repeal of the 16th Amendment; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that Congress 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":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR146/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38269","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":483434,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"Trooper Harvey Lewis Nicholson Memorial Intersection; Calhoun County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Harvey Lewis Nicholson and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR145/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38255","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":483435,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"Trooper Sergeant Charles Eugene Gray Memorial Highway; Seminole County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Sergeant Charles Eugene Gray and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR144/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38254","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":483436,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"Pharmacies; The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to change certain provisions relating to The Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB179/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38268","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":483439,"bill_number":"HB178","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 require the licensure of pain management clinics; to provide for requirements for licensure; to provide for denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB178/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38267","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":483440,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"Oconee River Greenway Authority; change the membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-3-402 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation and operation of the Oconee River Greenway Authority, so as to change the membership of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB177/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38266","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":483441,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"Mobile Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) 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 change certain provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations related to advanced broadband collocation; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to make changes related to streamlined processing; to standardize certain procedures related to new wireless facilities; to place limitations on the time allowed for the review of new wireless facilities; to limit fees charged for review of wireless facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB176/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38265","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":483443,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"Covenants and warranties; certain covenants run with the land as a matter of public policy of this state; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to covenants and warranties, so as to provide that certain covenants run with the land as a matter of public policy of 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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB175/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38264","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":483444,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"Lavonia, City of; change and extend the corporate limits","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 such city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB174/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38263","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":483445,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"Local option sales and use tax; use and expenditure of a portion of such proceeds for repair of capital outlay projects; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition of the county special purpose local option sales and use tax, so as to authorize use and expenditure of a portion of such proceeds for repair of capital outlay projects; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB173/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38262","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":483447,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"Fulton County Personnel Board and Fulton County Merit System of Personnel Administration; all future employees shall be unclassified; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to completely and exhaustively revise, supersede, consolidate, and replace all of the laws and amendments thereto pertaining to the Fulton County Personnel Board and the Fulton County Merit System of Personnel Administration,\" approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4896), as amended, so as to provide a statement of authority; to provide that all future employees of Fulton County shall be unclassified; to provide for current classified employees; to provide that employees may be dismissed, demoted, or disciplined for any reason or no reason without notice, explanation, or appeal; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB172/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38261","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":483449,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"Fulton 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 Fulton County, approved December 3, 1880 (Ga. L. 1880-81, p. 508), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4148), an Act approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4531), and an Act approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5241), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for qualifications and the manner of election and terms of office; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the powers and duties of the chairperson; to provide for a quorum; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB171/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38260","sponsor":"Lynne Riley"},
{"bill_id":483450,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"Fulton County; ad valorem tax; exemption amount to $60,000 after two-year phase-in period; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide tax relief for Fulton County; to impose a cap on certain millage rates imposed by Fulton County; to provide for future millage rate increases; to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Fulton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $15,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county, approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6583), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4010), so as to increase the exemption amount to $60,000.00 after a two-year phase-in period; 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":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB170/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38259","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":483451,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"Local government; verification of lawful residency by applicants of business licenses and private employers; 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":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB169/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38253","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":483452,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"Government purchasing; 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 an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB168/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38252","sponsor":"Carol Fullerton"},
{"bill_id":484588,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"Prestige license plates; repeal repetitive language; increase percentage of fees collected for plates allotted to currently designated charitable funds and organizations","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 repeal repetitive language and increase the percentage of fees collected for specialty license plates allotted to currently designated charitable funds and organizations; to amend Code Section 32-9-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to designation of travel lanes and the use of such lanes, so as to conform cross-references; to amend Code Section 40-8-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on use of blue lights on vehicles, so as to conform cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB180/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38320","sponsor":"Willie Talton"},
{"bill_id":484590,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"Financial institutions; use of EBT cards in automated teller machines to obtain cash; prohibit","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 a definition; to prohibit the use of EBT cards in automated teller machines to obtain cash; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB181/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38321","sponsor":"Kevin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":484592,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"Juvenile court administration; rehearing on the order of an associate court judge; delete provisions","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 provide for the appointment of a judge pro tempore; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB182/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38323","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":484594,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"New employees; annual report by public employers relative to compliance with certain laws; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 13-10-91 of the O.C.G.A., relating to verification of new employee eligibility, applicability, and rules and regulations, so as to provide for an annual report by public employers relative to compliance with certain laws; to amend Code Section 36-60-6 of the O.C.G.A., relating to utilization of federal work authorization program, \"employee\" defined, issuance of license, evidence of state licensure, annual reporting, standardized form affidavit, violation, and investigations, so as to exempt from such Code section persons who have fully complied in the past; to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to change a certain definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB183/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38324","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":484596,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990; authorization to operate by means of accreditation for institutions that meet certain requirements; provide","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 fees based on enrollment of students; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB184/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38325","sponsor":"David Casas"},
{"bill_id":484598,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"Tastings; retail sales of distilled spirits manufactured by a distillery to be sold on premises; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tastings, so as to authorize retail sales of distilled spirits manufactured by a distillery to be sold on the premises of such distillery; to define certain terms; to require a license for retail sales; to specify the quantity of distilled spirits that may be sold at retail; to provide for the conditions under which such retail sales may be conducted; to provide for the collection of excise taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB185/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38326","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":484600,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"State income tax; comprehensive revision of income tax credits for business enterprises located in less developed areas; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., 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 procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for an effective date and 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":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB186/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38327","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":484602,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"Controlled substances; date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference; change","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 change the date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB187/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38328","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":484604,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"Professions and businesses; certain military certifications entitle persons to obtain certain professional licenses in this state; provide","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 that certain military certifications shall entitle persons to obtain certain professional licenses in this state; to provide that the spouse of a member of the military living in this state because of the military spouse's assignment shall be entitled to obtain certain professional licenses based upon his or her licensing in another state; to provide for powers and duties of the director of the professional licensing boards division of the Secretary of State; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-08","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB188/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38329","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":484607,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; notify local governing authorities before making certain significant changes in park service; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation generally, so as to require the Department of Natural Resources to notify local governing authorities before making certain significant changes in services at state parks, historic sites, or recreational areas located within the area of the local governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB189/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38330","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":484609,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"Sales and use tax; kidney dialysis equipment; 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 state sales and use tax, so as to change a definition; to provide for an exemption for kidney dialysis equipment; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB190/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38331","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":484611,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"Sales and use tax; certain sales to a qualified job training organization; provide a limited period of time 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 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":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB191/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38332","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":484613,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"Podiatry; podiatric medicine includes the diagnosis and treatment of cosmetic conditions regarding the human foot and leg; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-35-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding podiatry practice, so as to provide that podiatric medicine includes the diagnosis and treatment of cosmetic conditions regarding the human foot and leg; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB192/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38333","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":484615,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"Sales and use tax; tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; provide exemption only for a limited period of time","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to provide a new 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 a new exemption for a limited period of time with respect to certain nonprofit volunteer health clinics; to provide a new exemption for a limited period of time with respect to certain sales of eligible food and beverages to a qualified food bank; to provide a new exemption for a limited period of time with respect to the use of food which is donated to a qualified nonprofit agency and which is used for hunger relief purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Veto V3","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB193/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38334","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":484617,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"Public utilities; venue for actions against gas companies; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public utilities and public transportation, so as to provide venue for actions against gas companies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB194/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38335","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":484619,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"Special district transportation sales and use tax; creation of special districts; provide method","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district transportation sales and use tax, so as to provide for a legislative purpose; to provide for the method for creation of special districts for the purpose of a special district transportation sales and use tax; to provide for the expiration of special districts in certain instances; to revise and repeal certain definitions; to provide for a sunset date for certain provisions; to provide for the election, ballot, imposition, collection, and cessation of a special district transportation sales and use tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB195/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38336","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":484621,"bill_number":"HR161","title":"Trooper Roy Cecil Massey Memorial Highway; Thomas County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Roy Cecil Massey and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR161/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38338","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":484623,"bill_number":"HR162","title":"Ballots; language shall be provided by the Attorney General; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the ballot language shall be provided by the Attorney General; to provide that the ballot language shall summarize the proposed constitutional amendment accurately and objectively and contain no subjective opinion of the merits of the proposed amendment; 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":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR162/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38339","sponsor":"Brian Thomas"},
{"bill_id":484626,"bill_number":"HR163","title":"Columbus Day at the state capitol; Feb. 5, 2013; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 5, 2013, as Columbus Day at the state capitol and inviting Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, City Manager Isaiah Hugley, Chamber President and CEO Mike Gaymon, and Chamber Board Chairwoman Jacki Lowe to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR163/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38343","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":484628,"bill_number":"HR164","title":"Eagle's Landing Christian Academy football team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy football team on their outstanding 2012 season and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR164/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38344","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":484630,"bill_number":"HR165","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; Feb. 12, 2013; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2013, 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR165/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38345","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":484632,"bill_number":"HR166","title":"Allen, Mr. George G.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. George G. Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR166/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38346","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":484634,"bill_number":"HR167","title":"Fowler, Rachel; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rachel Fowler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR167/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38347","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":484636,"bill_number":"HR168","title":"Gary, Mrs. Dawn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Dawn Gary, Commerce City Schools Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR168/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38348","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":484638,"bill_number":"HR169","title":"Clay, Angela; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Angela Clay, Commerce High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR169/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38349","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":484640,"bill_number":"HR170","title":"Andrews, Rachael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rachael Andrews, Commerce High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR170/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38350","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":484642,"bill_number":"HR171","title":"Johnson, Mr. Walker R.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Walker R. Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR171/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38351","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":484645,"bill_number":"HR172","title":"Hopkins, Sherry Rochelle; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sherry Rochelle Hopkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR172/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38353","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":484647,"bill_number":"HR173","title":"Harris, Bishop William \"Bill\" C.; 70th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Bishop William \"Bill\" C. Harris on his 70th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR173/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38354","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":484649,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Taxation/Revenue; add public transit to authorized purposes for proceeds of excise taxes","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 motor vehicles, so as to add public transit to the authorized purposes for the proceeds of such tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB92/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38291","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":484651,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Wildlife; authorize the use of suppressors 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 suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances; to provide for suspension of hunting privileges for persons who are convicted of hunting without landowner permission, hunting in an area that is closed to hunting, or hunting big game out of season or at night with a suppressor equipped firearm; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB93/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38293","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":484653,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; delegation of authority to order radiographic imaging tests; revise prov.","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurses, so as to revise provisions relating to the delegation of authority to order radiographic imaging tests; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB94/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38296","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":484656,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Elections; counties utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government; nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county governing authorities, and Code Section 21-2-139 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization for and conduct of nonpartisan elections, so as to provide that, in counties that utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government, all elections for the chief executive officer shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB95/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38297","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":484658,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef; create; membership; powers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agricultural commodity commissions generally, so as to create the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef; to provide for membership; to establish powers and limitations regarding assessments; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-17","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB97/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38292","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":484660,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"\"Federal Abortion Mandate Opt-out Act\"","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 provide a definition; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB98/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38294","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":484662,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Taxation/Revenue; allow such 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 such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; to provide for the simultaneous levy of more than one tax under such part if the combined rate of such taxes does not exceed 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":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB99/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38295","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":484664,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission; reestablish; membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education accountability assessment programs, so as to reestablish the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission; to provide for membership, filling of vacancies, terms, officers, duties, meetings, and reimbursement of members of the commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB100/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38352","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":484667,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 8, 16, 27, and 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, crimes and offenses, game and fish, and professions and businesses, respectively, so as to regulate the sale, use, and possession of firearms in this state; to prohibit conditioning tenancy in public housing upon certain restrictions on the possession of firearms; to provide for exceptions; to authorize persons licensed in other states to carry firearms in this state; to repeal state laws regarding firearms dealers; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Conference Committee Appointed 5th, 11th, 32nd","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB101/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38355","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":484669,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Elections; Secretary of State; modify the training of certain election registrars and superintendents of elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Secretary of State, so as to modify the training of certain election registrars and superintendents of elections; 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 require state-issued drivers' licenses, permits, and identification cards to have a notation expressing ineligibility to vote where applicable; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB102/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38357","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":484671,"bill_number":"SR135","title":"Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day; recognize May 11","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 11, 2013, as Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR135/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38302","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":484673,"bill_number":"SR136","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 6","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 6, 2013, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR136/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38315","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":484675,"bill_number":"SR137","title":"Black History Month; recognize February","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February, 2013, as Black History Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR137/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38316","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":484677,"bill_number":"SR138","title":"Hyche, Mrs. Alice Laird; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing, commending, and honoring Mrs. Alice Laird Hyche; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR138/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38317","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":484679,"bill_number":"SR139","title":"Congress; request to reexamine U.S. Postal Service's initiative to conduct Area Mail Processing studies","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that Congress reexamine the United States Postal Service's initiative to conduct Area Mail Processing studies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR139/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38298","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484681,"bill_number":"SR140","title":"Nichols, Matthew; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Nichols; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR140/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38318","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484683,"bill_number":"SR141","title":"Ortiz, Ms. Kristina Adrienne; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Kristina Adrienne Ortiz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR141/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38319","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484686,"bill_number":"SR142","title":"Webb, Rachel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rachel Webb; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR142/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38322","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484688,"bill_number":"SR143","title":"Hunter, Sheila; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sheila Hunter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR143/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38340","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484690,"bill_number":"SR144","title":"Sutton, Kristy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kristy Sutton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR144/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38341","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484692,"bill_number":"SR145","title":"Prather, Brendan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brendan Prather; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR145/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38342","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484694,"bill_number":"SR146","title":"Scrutchins, Marcus; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marcus Scrutchins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR146/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38299","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484696,"bill_number":"SR147","title":"Bowman, Mr. Willie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Willie Bowman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR147/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38300","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484698,"bill_number":"SR148","title":"Skelton, Maigen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maigen Skelton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR148/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38301","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484700,"bill_number":"SR149","title":"Osborne, Coach Brian; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Brian Osborne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR149/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38303","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484702,"bill_number":"SR150","title":"Danley, Georgie Hall; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgie Hall Danley for her significant accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR150/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38304","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":484704,"bill_number":"SR151","title":"Gullatte, Frank; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Frank Gullatte for his outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR151/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38305","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":484707,"bill_number":"SR152","title":"Firefighters' Recognition Day; recognizing February 5","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing the 41st annual Firefighters' Recognition Day on February 5, 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR152/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38306","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":484709,"bill_number":"SR153","title":"Coweta County 4-H Horse and Pony Club; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Coweta County 4-H Horse and Pony Club on their Mounted Drill Team Georgia State Championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR153/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38307","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":484711,"bill_number":"SR154","title":"Victory of the World Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Victory of the World Church on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR154/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38308","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":484713,"bill_number":"SR155","title":"Barrett, Chris; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chris Barrett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR155/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38309","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484715,"bill_number":"SR156","title":"Gherghi, Diana; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Diana Gherghi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR156/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38310","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484717,"bill_number":"SR157","title":"Rolling, Linda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Linda Rolling; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR157/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38311","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484719,"bill_number":"SR158","title":"Windom, Bob; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bob Windom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR158/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38312","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484721,"bill_number":"SR159","title":"Baker, Dr. Champ; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Champ Baker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR159/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38313","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484723,"bill_number":"SR160","title":"Kimbrough, Reverend Willie C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Willie C. Kimbrough; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR160/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38314","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":484724,"bill_number":"SR161","title":"Black Star Educational Institute; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Black Star Educational Institute; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR161/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38356","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":485930,"bill_number":"SR165","title":"Judicial Council and the Administrative Office of the Courts; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Judicial Council and the Administrative Office of the Courts on 40 years of developing and improving statewide court administration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR165/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38386","sponsor":"John Crosby"},
{"bill_id":485931,"bill_number":"SR164","title":"Fowler, Rachel; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rachel Fowler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR164/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38385","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":485932,"bill_number":"SR163","title":"Turkish American Day; recognize February 7","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2013, as Turkish American Day at the capitol and commending the contributions of the Istanbul Center and Turkish Americans to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR163/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38384","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":485933,"bill_number":"SR162","title":"Sams, Jr., Dr. Ferrol; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Ferrol Sams, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR162/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38381","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":485935,"bill_number":"HR190","title":"County and municipal officials; ensure that the American flag is properly displayed; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging county and municipal officials to ensure that the American flag is properly displayed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR190/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38383","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":485936,"bill_number":"HR189","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 6, 2013, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR189/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38379","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":485937,"bill_number":"HR188","title":"Hamm, Reverend David S., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend David S. Hamm, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR188/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38378","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":485939,"bill_number":"HR187","title":"Terwilliger, Courtney L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Courtney L. Terwilliger for his outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR187/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38377","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":485940,"bill_number":"HR186","title":"Free, James Tobe; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Tobe Free; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR186/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38376","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":485941,"bill_number":"HR185","title":"Shuemake, Ronnie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ronnie Shuemake on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR185/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38375","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":485943,"bill_number":"HR184","title":"Wild Game Supper; 26th annual; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 26th annual Wild Game Supper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR184/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38374","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":485944,"bill_number":"HR183","title":"Mooney, Jimmy; Georgia Hospital Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Jimmy Mooney on receiving the Georgia Hospital Association's Georgia Hospital Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR183/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38373","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":485945,"bill_number":"HR182","title":"Brown, Clarence; Bartow County Commissioner; honor and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown upon 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":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR182/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38372","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":485947,"bill_number":"HR181","title":"Law enforcement; commend and invite GBI Director Vernon Keenan to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending law enforcement cooperation between the State of Georgia, the United States Department of State, and the Republic of Georgia and inviting Director Vernon Keenan of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to be recognized by the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR181/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38371","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":485948,"bill_number":"HR180","title":"Alexander, Jim; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jim Alexander and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR180/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38370","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":485949,"bill_number":"HR179","title":"Henry, Horace; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Horace Henry and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR179/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38369","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":485952,"bill_number":"HR178","title":"Smith, Arthur \"Bud\"; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Arthur \"Bud\" Smith on his outstanding accomplishments and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR178/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38368","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":485953,"bill_number":"HR177","title":"Bradley, Clyde; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Clyde Bradley on his outstanding accomplishments and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR177/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38367","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":485954,"bill_number":"HR176","title":"Ross, Susan J.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan J. Ross and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR176/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38366","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":485956,"bill_number":"HR175","title":"Holder, Mr. Warren; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Warren Holder on his outstanding public service and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR175/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38365","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":485957,"bill_number":"HR174","title":"House Study Committee on Atlanta-Savannah High Speed Rail; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Atlanta-Savannah High Speed Rail; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR174/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38364","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":485958,"bill_number":"HR160","title":"School systems; 75 percent of sales taxes for educational purposes may be used for maintenance and operation expenses; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that up to 75 percent of sales taxes for educational purposes may be used for maintenance and operation expenses of a school system; 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":"2013-02-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR160/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38337","sponsor":"David Casas"},
{"bill_id":485960,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"American Indian Tribes of Georgia; recognized legitimate tribes; remove certain information","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of American Indian Human Remains and Burial Objects, so as to remove certain information associated with recognized legitimate American Indian Tribes of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB203/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38382","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":485961,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Highways, bridges, and ferries; performing value engineering studies; provide requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to provide for requirements for performing value engineering studies; to provide for criteria for the allocation of federal and state funds by the Department of Transportation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB202/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38380","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":485962,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"Grady County Lake Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Grady County Lake Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB201/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38363","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":485964,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"Sales and use tax; materials to be used in certain construction projects of zoological institutions; 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 a sales tax exemption for materials to be used in certain construction projects of zoological institutions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB200/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38362","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":485965,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir Fund","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the water supply division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to expand the Georgia Reservoir Fund; to amend Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to water supply, so as to revise a definition and correct a cross-reference; to amend Code Section 36-91-100 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions relative to local public works bidding, so as to revise a definition; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to revise definitions and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB199/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38361","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":485966,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; licensing of health insurance navigators; 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 licensing of health insurance navigators under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; to provide for definitions; to provide for the powers and duties of the Commissioner of Insurance with respect to the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB198/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38360","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":485968,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"Ad valorem tax; land subject to a forest land conservation use covenant; provide taxation","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 provide for taxation of land subject to a forest land conservation use covenant; to provide for a performance review board to be appointed by the revenue commissioner; to change certain criteria relating to current use of conservation use property; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for valuation of property while an appeal of the assessment is in process; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB197/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38359","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":485969,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"Transportation, Department of; notify municipal authorities prior to removal of trees in certain instances; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the maintenance of public roads, so as to require the Department of Transportation to notify municipal authorities prior to the removal of trees in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-04","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB196/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38358","sponsor":"R Bryant"},
{"bill_id":487623,"bill_number":"SR180","title":"Toccoa-Stephens County Day; recognize February 19","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2013, as Toccoa-Stephens County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR180/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38434","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":487628,"bill_number":"SR179","title":"Wood, Sr., Joe T.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joe T. Wood, Sr., outstanding Georgia citizen, on the occasion of his 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR179/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38432","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":487633,"bill_number":"SR178","title":"Mack, Ms. Deborah Keith; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Deborah Keith Mack; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR178/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38433","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":487638,"bill_number":"SR177","title":"Funk, Dr. Denise; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Denise Funk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR177/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38431","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":487644,"bill_number":"SR176","title":"Parachute Packers Club of Flowery Branch High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Parachute Packers Club of Flowery Branch High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR176/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38430","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":487648,"bill_number":"SR175","title":"Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta on its tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR175/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38429","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":487653,"bill_number":"SR174","title":"Ricciardi, Ms. Nancy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Nancy Ricciardi upon the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR174/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38428","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":487659,"bill_number":"SR173","title":"American Red Cross Month; recognize March","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the American Red Cross and recognizing March, 2013, as American Red Cross Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR173/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38418","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":487664,"bill_number":"SR172","title":"Georgia Aerospace Industry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Aerospace Industry for its significant beneficial impact on the people and economy of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR172/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38417","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":487668,"bill_number":"SR171","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR171/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38419","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":487674,"bill_number":"SR170","title":"Vining, Dr. Donna Jean; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Donna Jean Vining on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR170/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38416","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":487679,"bill_number":"SR169","title":"Chambers, Jr., James Robert; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Robert Chambers, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR169/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38415","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":487684,"bill_number":"SR168","title":"Adams, Dr. Michael F.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Michael F. Adams on his extraordinary accomplishments as president of the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR168/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38414","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":487689,"bill_number":"SR167","title":"Smith, Mrs. Jo Ellen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Jo Ellen Smith on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR167/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38413","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":487694,"bill_number":"SR166","title":"Berry, Mr. Arthur; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Arthur Berry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR166/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38387","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":487699,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"\"Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act\"; provide for a definition","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 provide for a definition; to provide that a charitable contribution made to a charitable organization shall not be deemed a fraudulent transfer when the charitable organization receives such contribution in good faith; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB105/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38435","sponsor":"Hardie Davis"},
{"bill_id":487704,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"Community Affairs, Dept of; comprehensive plans of local government; revise the minimum elements","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 revise the minimum elements addressed and included in comprehensive plans of local governments; to remove the requirement for certain findings with regard to projects of regional importance or impact; to remove certain limitations on actions by counties or municipalities with regard to local plans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB104/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38420","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":487709,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; provide for the designation of community colleges","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-4-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, so as to provide for the designation of community colleges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB103/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38390","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":487714,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"State Courts, Solicitors-General of; part-time solicitor-general; engage in private practice of law; not represent defendants in criminal matters in such solicitor-general's state court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solicitors-general of state courts, so as to provide that a part-time solicitor-general of the state court and any part-time assistant solicitor-general may engage in the private practice of law but shall not represent defendants in criminal matters in such solicitor-general's state court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB96/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38389","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":487719,"bill_number":"HR202","title":"Greater Shady Grove Baptist Church; 150th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Greater Shady Grove Baptist Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR202/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38427","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":487724,"bill_number":"HR201","title":"Taylor, Christian D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Christian D. Taylor for his outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR201/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38426","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":487729,"bill_number":"HR200","title":"Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Competition Cheerleading team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Competition Cheerleading team on winning the 2012 ICSGA State Competition Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR200/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38425","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":487734,"bill_number":"HR199","title":"Loganville Christian Academy varsity football team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Loganville Christian Academy varsity football team on winning the 2012 ICSGA State Football Championship; and other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR199/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38424","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":487740,"bill_number":"HR198","title":"Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day; Feb. 12, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and February 12, 2013, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR198/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38423","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":487745,"bill_number":"HR197","title":"Parks, Mrs. Rosa; 100th birthday; honor the life and legacy","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Mrs. Rosa Parks on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR197/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38422","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":487749,"bill_number":"HR196","title":"Nance, Mrs. Sherri J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Sherri J. Nance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR196/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38421","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":487755,"bill_number":"HR195","title":"Turkish American Day; February 7, 2013; recognize & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2013, as Turkish American Day at the capitol and commending the contributions of the Istanbul Center and Turkish Americans to the State of Georgia and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR195/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38412","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":487760,"bill_number":"HR194","title":"Jeffords, Dr. Kelland Keith; honor and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Kelland Keith Jeffords and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR194/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38411","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":487765,"bill_number":"HR193","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day; February 12, 2013; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2013, as the fifth 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":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR193/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38410","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":487770,"bill_number":"HR192","title":"Sandy Creek High School football team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Sandy Creek High School football team on their 2012 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR192/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38409","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":487775,"bill_number":"HR191","title":"Norcross Blue Devils football team; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Norcross Blue Devils football team on their 2012 Class AAAAAA State Championship win and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR191/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38408","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":487780,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"Banks County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Banks County and to provide for its powers and duties; 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 for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for submission 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB223/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38437","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":487785,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"Trusts; transfer of property to a trust if the name of the trust is ascertainable; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 53-12-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the transfer of property to a trust, so as to provide for the transfer of property to a trust if the name of the trust is ascertainable; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB222/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38436","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":487790,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"Student scholarship organizations; certain records of qualified schools and programs which enroll eligible students are subject to open records laws; 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 that certain records of qualified schools and programs which enroll eligible students are subject to open records laws; to require certain reporting from qualified schools and programs enrolling scholarship students; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualified education tax credits, so as to remove the annual adjustment of the maximum aggregate tax credits allowed; 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":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB221/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38407","sponsor":"Brian Thomas"},
{"bill_id":487795,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"Crisp County; Board of Commissioners; change descriptions 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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB220/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38406","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":487800,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"Juvenile proceedings; modification of orders of delinquency for children who are victims of sexual abuse or trafficking; provide","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":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB219/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38405","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":487805,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"Battery operated smoke detectors; installed in new dwellings after January 1, 2014, shall meet certain specifications; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 25-2-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to smoke detectors required in new dwellings and dwelling units and exceptions, so as to provide that any battery operated smoke detector installed on or after January 1, 2014, shall meet certain specifications; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB218/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38404","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":487810,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"Education; course of study in health and physical education includes training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; 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, so as to require that the course of study in health and physical education prescribed by the State Board of Education includes training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB217/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38403","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":487815,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"Motor vehicles; title transfer based upon inheritance, devise or bequest or under a will shall be conducted without charge; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-3-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the transfer of a vehicle by operation of law and joint interest with survivorship, so as to provide that a transfer of a motor vehicle title based upon inheritance, devise, or bequest or under a will shall be conducted without charge; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB216/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38402","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":487821,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"Superior courts; filings in the clerk's office; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to superior courts, so as to change provisions relating to filings in the clerk's office; to increase fees for certain filings; to change provisions relating to office hours; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB215/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38401","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":487825,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"State income tax; transfers of entertainment tax credits to certain entities; allow","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, rate, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to allow transfers of entertainment tax credits to certain entities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB214/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38400","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":487830,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"Georgia State Board of Pharmacy; powers, duties, and authority; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, so as to revise the powers, duties, and authority of the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB213/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38399","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":487836,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Watercraft; engine noise level limitations; impose","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 52-7-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exhaust muffling and noise levels of watercraft, so as to impose engine noise level limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB212/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38398","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":487841,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"Motor fuel excise tax; public school systems under certain circumstances; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to levy of motor fuel excise tax, so as to exempt public school systems from motor fuel excise taxes under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB211/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38397","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":487845,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"Gasoline and aviation fuel; temporary suspension of the collection of taxes; provide legislative findings; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the temporary suspension of the collection of taxes on gasoline and aviation fuel, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner with respect to the foregoing; to ratify an executive order of the Governor suspending temporarily the collection of such taxes; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB210/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38396","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":487851,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"Pharmacists and pharmacies; revise definition of \"security paper\"; revise requirements","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 revise requirements relating to use of security paper; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB209/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38395","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":487856,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"Nursing homes; annually offer influenza vaccinations to health care workers and other employees; require","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 require nursing homes to annually offer influenza vaccinations to its health care workers and other employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB208/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38394","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":487861,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"Licenses; issuance of a special turkey-hunting permit for young and mobility impaired hunters; authorize","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 licenses, permits, and stamps for hunting, trapping, or fishing, so as to provide a definition; to authorize issuance of a special turkey-hunting permit for young and mobility impaired hunters; to amend Code Section 27-3-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to seasons and bag limits for wildlife, so as to provide for an extended turkey season for young and mobility impaired hunters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-03","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB207/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38393","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":487866,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"Hoschton, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Hoschton, Georgia; to provide for corporate boundaries and powers; to provide for a governmental structure; to provide for handling administrative affairs; to provide for a judicial branch; to provide for election and removal of officials; to provide for addressing the financial affairs of the 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB206/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38392","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":487871,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Psychiatric Advance Directive Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for a psychiatric advance directive; to provide for a competent adult to express his or her mental health care treatment preferences and desires directly through instructions written in advance and indirectly through appointing an agent to make mental health care decisions on behalf of that person; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB205/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38391","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":487876,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"Sale City, City of; staggered, four-year terms of office for city council; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Sale City, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4568), as amended, so as to provide for staggered, four-year terms of office for the city council; to provide for four-year terms of office for the mayor; to provide for the manner of election and transitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB204/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38388","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":489484,"bill_number":"SR199","title":"Lott, Kason; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Kason Lott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR199/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38504","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":489486,"bill_number":"SR196","title":"Bleckley/Pulaski Forestry Unit; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bleckley/Pulaski Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2012 Southern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR196/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38505","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":489489,"bill_number":"SR195","title":"Gray, Mr. Mark; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Mark Gray; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR195/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38499","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":489491,"bill_number":"SR194","title":"John Bulloch Day; recognizing February 8","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator John D. Bulloch, Jr., and declaring Friday, February 8, 2013, as John Bulloch Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR194/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38498","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":489494,"bill_number":"SR193","title":"Alpha Gamma Rho Day; recognize February 20","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 20, 2013, as Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR193/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38469","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":489497,"bill_number":"SR192","title":"Brown, Monica Denise; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Monica Denise Brown for her outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR192/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38468","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":489499,"bill_number":"SR191","title":"Williams, Mrs. Kaye; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending dance instructor Mrs. Kaye Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR191/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38467","sponsor":"John Crosby"},
{"bill_id":489500,"bill_number":"SR190","title":"Nance, Mrs. Sherri J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Sherri J. Nance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR190/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38466","sponsor":"John Crosby"},
{"bill_id":489503,"bill_number":"SR189","title":"Prince, Mr. Thomas Adam; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Thomas Adam Prince; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR189/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38465","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":489505,"bill_number":"SR188","title":"Georgia, State of; U.S. Dept. of State; Republic of Georgia; recognize law enforcement cooperation","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending law enforcement cooperation between the State of Georgia, the United States Department of State, and the Republic of Georgia.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR188/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38453","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":489508,"bill_number":"SR187","title":"Brogdon, Chief Tim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2012 Georgia Hospital Heroes Award recipient, Chief Tim Brogdon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR187/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38449","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":489510,"bill_number":"SR186","title":"Rural Health Day; recognize February 20","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing February 20, 2013, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR186/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38446","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":489513,"bill_number":"SR185","title":"Georgia Student Finance Commission; urge to provide General Assembly necessary data to assess whether HOPE 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":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR185/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38462","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":489517,"bill_number":"SR184","title":"Technical College System of Georgia; authorize the General Assembly; limitations on the amount of tuition receiving lottery funded scholarships 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":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR184/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38456","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":489518,"bill_number":"SR183","title":"Gainesville-Hall County Day; recognize February 14","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2013, as Gainesville-Hall County Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR183/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38441","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":489520,"bill_number":"SR182","title":"Boylan, U.S. Army Retired Major General Peter J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending United States Army Retired Major General Peter J. Boylan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR182/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38440","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":489523,"bill_number":"SR181","title":"Williams, Jr., Mr. Carey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Carey Williams, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR181/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38439","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":489526,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"License Plates; retired members of the General Assembly","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 retired 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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-29","last_action":"Act 89","last_action_date":"2013-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB121/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38464","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":489528,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"Probate Courts; provide for prosecuting attorneys in counties where there is not state court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate courts, so as to provide for prosecuting attorneys in probate courts in counties where there is no state court; to provide for the appointment, compensation, oath of office, duties, and authority of such prosecuting attorneys; to authorize the appointment of staff; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB120/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38460","sponsor":"John Crosby"},
{"bill_id":489530,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"\"Stevenson-Gibson Act\"; definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as to provide for a short title; to provide that delayed death from a condition which causes a total permanent disability shall be deemed to have been in the line of duty; to provide for disabilities for firefighters due to certain conditions contracted in the line of duty; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB119/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38459","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":489533,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"Auto Insurance Verification Data Base; establish; procedures; definitions; disclosure of information","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration and enforcement of chapter regarding registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide definitions; to establish an Auto Insurance Verification Data Base; to provide for the procedures for the operation and maintenance of such data base; to provide for the disclosure of information in such data base to certain entities and limitations on the use and release of such information; to notify owners of motor vehicles of their failure to provide proof of financial responsibility; to provide for penalties for violations; to correct citations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB118/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38463","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":489536,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Blasting or Excavating Near Utility Facilities; revise/add definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to blasting or excavating near utility facilities, so as to revise and add definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB117/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38461","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":489537,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Homicide by Vehicle; increase the penalty","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-393 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homicide by vehicle, so as to increase the penalty for homicide by vehicle in the second degree from a misdemeanor to a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature; 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":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB116/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38455","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":489539,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Education; performance data of students in certain placements included in resident school system data","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-133 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to free public instruction, so as to provide that performance data of students in certain placements are included in the resident school system data; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB115/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38447","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":489542,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Local Boards of Education; members; revise qualifications","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to local boards of education, so as to revise qualifications for local board of education members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB114/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38445","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":489545,"bill_number":"SB113","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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB113/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38443","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":489548,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"Zell Miller Scholar; change the requirements","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 change the requirements to be a Zell Miller Scholar; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB112/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38442","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":489551,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Zell Miller Scholar; revise the 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":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB111/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38454","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":489553,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Rules of the Road; prohibit the use of telecommunications devices for oral communications; unless hands-free communication device; exceptions","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 applicable to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to prohibit the use of telecommunications devices for oral communications, unless such device is a hands-free communication device; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB110/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38452","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":489554,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Education; tuition equalization grants, 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB109/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38451","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":489557,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Property; foreclosure of security deeds; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., 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 O.C.G.A., 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":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB108/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38450","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":489559,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"HOPE Scholarships; amount shall be accepted as full payment of tuition by University System of Georgia 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 provide that the amount of a HOPE scholarship shall be accepted as full payment of tuition by University System of Georgia institutions; to provide that the amount of a HOPE grant shall be accepted as full payment of tuition by institutions of the Technical College System of Georgia; 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":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB107/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38448","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":489562,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Foreclosure; appraisal performed; deficiency judgement amount determinations","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 of foreclosure, so as to provide that an appraisal must be performed for a deficiency judgment on real estate sold on foreclosure; to provide for deficiency judgment amount determinations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":"Banking and Financial Institutions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB106/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38444","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":489565,"bill_number":"HR217","title":"Special Agent Welton Harrell Memorial Highway; Mitchell County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Special Agent Welton Harrell and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR217/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38500","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":489567,"bill_number":"HR216","title":"Lott, Kason; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Kason Lott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR216/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38496","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":489570,"bill_number":"HR215","title":"Young, Keith, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Keith Young, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR215/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38495","sponsor":"Alisha Morgan"},
{"bill_id":489571,"bill_number":"HR214","title":"Proctor, Mr. Mike; Mr. Monty Daggett; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Mike Proctor and Mr. Monty Daggett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR214/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38494","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":489573,"bill_number":"HR213","title":"Gross, Mrs. Beth; 90th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 90th birthday of Mrs. Beth Gross; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR213/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38493","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":489576,"bill_number":"HR212","title":"City of Donalsonville; Seminole County, Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the City of Donalsonville, located in Seminole County, Georgia, as the Bicycle Gateway to Lake Seminole and the Airgate to Lake Seminole; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR212/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38492","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":489579,"bill_number":"HR211","title":"Toccoa-Stephens County Day at the capitol; February 19, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2013, as Toccoa-Stephens County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR211/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38491","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":489582,"bill_number":"HR210","title":"Gwinnett County Day at the capitol; February 13, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 13, 2013, as Gwinnett County Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR210/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38490","sponsor":"Donna Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":489585,"bill_number":"HR209","title":"SkillsUSA day at the capitol; February 6, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending SkillsUSA for its outstanding contributions and recognizing February 6, 2013, as SkillsUSA day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR209/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38489","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":489587,"bill_number":"HR208","title":"Georgia Family, Career, Community Leaders of America; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Family, Career, Community Leaders of America Building Skills for Life (FCCLA) and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR208/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38487","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":489590,"bill_number":"HR207","title":"Lanier Technical College Adult Education Program; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lanier Technical College Adult Education Program for its outstanding accomplishments and inviting its members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR207/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38486","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":489591,"bill_number":"HR206","title":"Veterinary Medicine Day; February 7, 2013; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2013, 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":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR206/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38485","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":489593,"bill_number":"HR205","title":"Property; conveyance of certain state owned real property; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR205/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38484","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":489596,"bill_number":"HR204","title":"United States Congress; House and Senate Armed Services Committees; avoid sequestration; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress as well as the House and Senate Armed Services Committees to avoid sequestration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR204/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38483","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":489598,"bill_number":"HR203","title":"State auditor; provide for nomination and election","description":"A RESOLUTION to provide for the nomination and election of the state auditor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Transmits House","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR203/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38438","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":489601,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"Atlanta, City of; Board of Education; change description of districts","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 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 provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB241/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38501","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":489604,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids; certain speech-language pathology services; require reimbursement","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 require Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids reimbursement for certain speech-language pathology services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Veto V4","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB240/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38497","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":489606,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"Income tax; types of liability subject to offset by the qualified education credit; broaden","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":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB239/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38488","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":489607,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"Public School Employees Retirement System; limitation on maximum level of benefits; clarify certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-4-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement benefits payable under the Public School Employees Retirement System, so as to clarify certain provisions relating to a limitation on the maximum level of retirement benefits; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB238/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38482","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":489611,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"Local governments; verification of lawful residency by applicants of business licenses and private employers; 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":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB237/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38481","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":489613,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"Uniform Interstate Family Support Act; update","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the enforcement of duty of support, so as to update the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB236/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38480","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":489616,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"Optometrists; revise definition of optometry; remove certain exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 30 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to optometrists, so as to revise the definition of optometry; to remove the exemption for continuing education requirements for persons practicing optometry who are 65 years of age or older; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB235/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38479","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":489619,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"Contracts; new chapter that provides for notice of automatic renewal provisions in service contracts; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts, so as to enact a new chapter that provides for notice of automatic renewal provisions in service contracts; to provide for notice to a consumer prior to the automatic renewal of a service contract; to provide for definitions; to provide for exemptions; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB234/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38478","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":489621,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"Albany, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Albany 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB233/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38477","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":489624,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"Regents Retirement Plan; level of employee participation; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-21-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employee and other contributions in the Regents Retirement Plan, so as to change the level of employee participation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB232/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38476","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":489625,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"Income tax; allocation of the cap for qualified education tax credits; 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 the imposition, rate, and computation of income taxes and exemptions, so as to change the allocation of the cap for qualified education tax credits; 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":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB231/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38475","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":489627,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"Hospitals; authorities created are acting pursuant to state policy; express and clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 65 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to immunity from antitrust liability, so as to express and clarify by declaration of the General Assembly of Georgia that, in the exercise of the powers specifically granted to them in Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31, hospital authorities created thereunder are acting pursuant to state policy; to articulate clearly and express affirmatively, and to clarify that it is and has been, the policy of the State of Georgia that such hospital authorities in the exercise of the powers specifically granted to them in Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 shall be immune from antitrust liability to the same degree and extent as enjoyed by the State of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB230/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38474","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":489630,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"Insurance; removing the insurer annual publication requirement; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorization and general requirements for transaction of insurance, so as to provide for removing the insurer annual publication requirement; to provide that the Commissioner shall provide on the department's website a financial summary position of each insurer; to provide for changes to the submission of reports by property and casualty insurers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB229/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38473","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":489632,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"Public employees; shall not use government owned computers to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to conduct of public officials and lobbyist disclosure; 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 that e-mail addresses of parents or guardians of students in school systems collected by the school system shall be used only for school related functions and shall not be used for the purpose of promoting or opposing the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly, promoting or opposing the approval or veto of any legislation by the Governor, or promoting or opposing the ratification or approval of questions submitted to the electorate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB228/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38472","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":489635,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"Driver's licenses; issuance of a temporary driving permit to a noncitizen applicant whose Georgia driver's license has expired; authorize","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 authorize the issuance of a temporary driving permit to a noncitizen applicant whose Georgia driver's license has expired, or will expire, who has filed a request for an extension to remain lawfully within the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB227/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38471","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":489638,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"Solid waste management; tire transportation, storage, and disposal; revise certain requirements","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 revise certain requirements related to tire transportation, storage, and disposal; to provide for definitions; to correct cross-references; to provide enforcement authority to certain officers; to require permits and vehicle decals for used tire and scrap tire carriers; to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Environmental Protection Division and Environmental Advisory Council, so as to update effective date of rules and regulations for purposes of criminal law enforcement; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB226/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38470","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":489640,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; Environmental Protection Division; rules or regulations be approved by the General Assembly prior to promulgation; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-13-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures relative to the adoption, amendment, and modification of agency rules and regulations, so as to require that rules or regulations administered by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources be approved by the General Assembly prior to promulgation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB225/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38458","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":489641,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"Coffee County; reestablish Board of Commissioners","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reestablish the Board of Commissioners of Coffee County; to supersede the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Coffee County; to provide for the powers of the board of commissioners, the composition of the board of commissioners, election districts, qualifications of commissioners, terms of office for commissioners, filling vacancies, meetings, a quorum, the responsibilities of the chairperson, a vice chairperson, and the vice chairperson's responsibilities; to provide for oaths, bonds, budgets, audits, a county manager, a clerk, minutes, and compensation and expenses of commissioners; to provide for submission for approval pursuant to the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; to provide for the repeal of existing enabling legislation and other conflicting laws; to provide for related matters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB224/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38457","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":491181,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"Courts; juvenile proceedings; substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to substantially revise, supersede, and modernize provisions relating to juvenile proceedings and enact comprehensive juvenile justice reforms recommended by the Governor's Special Council on Justice Reform in Georgia; to provide for the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; to amend Code Section 42-5-52 of the O.C.G.A., relating to classification and separation of inmates generally; to amend Chapter 4A of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Department of Juvenile Justice; to amend the O.C.G.A., so as to conform provisions to the new Chapter 11 of Title 15 and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB242/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38512","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":491182,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"Georgia Judicial Retirement System; members shall be eligible to 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 superior court judges, district attorneys, or solicitors-general and crediting service, so as to provide that any member of such retirement system shall be eligible to transfer funds; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB243/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38513","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":491183,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"Elementary and secondary education; annual performance evaluations; revise certain 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 certain provisions relating to annual performance evaluations; to provide for the development of evaluation systems for teachers of record, assistant principals, and principals; to provide for confidentiality and exceptions; to provide for the reporting of certain evaluation results to the Professional Standards Commission; to revise provisions relating to annual contracts; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; 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":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB244/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38514","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":491184,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; educator cannot be prohibited from enrolling in a leadership preparation program; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-212 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salary schedules for certificated professional personnel under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide that an educator cannot be prohibited from enrolling in a leadership preparation program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB245/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38515","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":491185,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Georgia World Congress Center Authority; benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, so as to provide that the authority shall have the power to provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents, including a retirement plan and a group insurance plan; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employee Benefit Plan Council, so as to extend the option to elect coverage in the program to the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB246/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38516","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":491186,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"Emerson, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Emerson; 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 repeal a specific Act; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB247/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38517","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":491187,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"Firearms; person with a weapon carry license to possess a weapon on property of a place of worship under certain circumstances; authorize","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 a person with a weapons carry license to possess a weapon on the property of a place of worship under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB248/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38518","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":491188,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"High school athletic associations; state funding; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-316 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definition of an athletic association and involvement of association in high school athletics, so as to provide that no high school which receives state funding shall participate in an athletic association unless the athletic association in classifying schools for the purposes of athletic competition based upon school student population adjusts the student population of private schools by multiplying the student population of such private schools by 1.5; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB249/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38519","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":491189,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"Local excise tax; sale or use of energy; revise certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the local excise tax on the sale or use of energy, so as to provide for the revision of certain provisions relating to the levy, collection, and administration of such excise tax; to provide for nonapplicability of such tax to certain projects; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB250/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38520","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":491190,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"Tobacco; sale of alternative nicotine products or components to minors; prohibit","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 prohibit the sale of alternative nicotine products or components thereof to minors; to provide for verification of age prior to sale; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB251/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38521","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":491191,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"Athens-Clarke 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 the magistrate court of Athens-Clarke County shall be nonpartisan elections held at the time of certain general primary elections; 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB252/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38522","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":491192,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"Athens-Clarke County; probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Athens-Clarke County shall be nonpartisan elections held at the time of certain general primary elections; 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB253/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38523","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":491193,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"Motor vehicles; electronic proof of insurance may be accepted under certain circumstances; provide","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 provide that electronic proof of insurance may be accepted under certain circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide that an insurance company may issue coverage information in electronic format on a mobile electronic device of insurance coverage in lieu of issuing a card; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB254/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38524","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":491194,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005; administration responsibilities from Department of Revenue to Department of Public Safety; transfer","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certification as a prerequisite to the operation of a motor carrier of passengers or household goods or property and minimum insurance requirement, and Article 6A of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administration of the federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005, so as to transfer the administration responsibilities of the federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005 from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety, to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB255/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38535","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":491195,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"Tobacco; regulation of cigar wraps; provide","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 cigar wraps; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB256/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38536","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":491196,"bill_number":"HB257","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Agrees Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB257/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38537","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":491197,"bill_number":"HB258","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":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB258/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38538","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":491198,"bill_number":"HB259","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":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB259/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38539","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":491199,"bill_number":"HB260","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":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB260/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38540","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":491200,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"Franchise tax; change certain definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to franchise 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":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB261/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38541","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":491201,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"Cable television systems; change a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 18 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of cable television systems, so as to change a definition regarding such systems; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB262/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38542","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":491202,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"Post-employment health benefit fund; person eligible to participate on or after July 1, 2013, shall pay premium which reflects cost of coverage; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 1 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to school personnel post-employment health benefit fund, so as to provide that any person who becomes eligible to participate in such fund on or after July 1, 2013, shall pay a premium which reflects the entire cost of such coverage; to prohibit the expenditure of public funds to subsidize the cost of health care; to provide for persons currently eligible; to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the state employees post-employment health benefit fund, so as to provide that any person who becomes eligible to participate in such fund on or after July 1, 2013, shall pay a premium which reflects the entire cost of such coverage; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB263/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38543","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":491203,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965; extensively revise","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 extensively revise such Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB264/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38545","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":491204,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"Mass transportation; suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB265/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38546","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":491205,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"Internal Revenue Code; certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law; incorporate","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":"2013-03-05","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB266/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38547","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":491206,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"Financing costs; construction of nuclear generating plant; change calculation that utility can recover from customers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 and the recovery of financing costs, so as to change the calculation used under certain circumstances to determine the costs of financing associated with the construction of a nuclear generating plant that a utility may recover from its customers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB267/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38550","sponsor":"Jeff Chapman"},
{"bill_id":491207,"bill_number":"HR218","title":"Local school superintendents; recognize that learning the United States Constitution is a vital facet of primary education; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that all local school superintendents recognize that learning the United States Constitution is a vital facet of primary education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR218/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38525","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":491208,"bill_number":"HR219","title":"Adams, Dr. Michael F.; UGA President; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Michael F. Adams on his extraordinary accomplishments as president of the University of Georgia and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR219/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38526","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":491209,"bill_number":"HR220","title":"Northwest Whitfield Co. HS Lady Bruins softball team; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northwest Whitfield County High School Lady Bruins softball team on their 2012 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR220/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38527","sponsor":"Tom Dickson"},
{"bill_id":491210,"bill_number":"HR221","title":"Emanuel County Institute High School football team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Emanuel County Institute High School football team on their 2012 GHSA Class A State Championship and inviting the team to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR221/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38528","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":491211,"bill_number":"HR222","title":"Pierce County High School cheerleading squad; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Pierce County High School cheerleading squad on their 2012-2013 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":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR222/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38529","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":491212,"bill_number":"HR223","title":"Box, Mrs. Corine Legg; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Corine Legg Box; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR223/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38530","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":491213,"bill_number":"HR224","title":"Temple of Prayer United Church of God in Christ; 25th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Temple of Prayer United Church of God in Christ on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR224/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38531","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":491214,"bill_number":"HR225","title":"Newroth, Bennie Butler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Bennie Butler Newroth for her significant achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR225/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38532","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":491215,"bill_number":"HR226","title":"Rotary Day in Georgia; February 23, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2013, as Rotary Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR226/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38533","sponsor":"Calvin Hill"},
{"bill_id":491216,"bill_number":"HR227","title":"Leistikow, Peter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Peter Leistikow; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR227/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38534","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":491217,"bill_number":"HR228","title":"Congress of the United States; pass legislation restoring deep cuts to mental health services, research, special education, and supportive housing for children and adults living with mental health; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the Congress of the United States to pass legislation restoring the deep cuts to mental health services, research, special education, and supportive housing for children and adults living with mental illness; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR228/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38544","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":491218,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Drivers' Licenses; authorize the issuance of a temporary driving permit; noncitizen applicant whose license has expired; filed extension","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 authorize the issuance of a temporary driving permit to a noncitizen applicant whose Georgia driver's license has expired, or will expire, who has filed a request for an extension to remain lawfully within the United States; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB122/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38506","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":491219,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Foreclosure; general provisions","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 after December 31, 2013, any document or instrument made for the purpose of securing the payment of money for owner occupied residential real property shall be deemed to be a mortgage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB123/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38508","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":491220,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"Rules of the Road; failure to properly secure a load on a motor vehicle; increase the penalties","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 of uniform rules of the road, so as to increase the penalties for failure to properly secure a load on a 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":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB124/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38509","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":491221,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Liability of Owners/Occupier of Land; codify the duty of a possessor of land to a trespasser against harm","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to codify the duty of a possessor of land to a trespasser against harm; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB125/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38553","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":491222,"bill_number":"SR197","title":"End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Day; recognize February 7","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2013, as End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR197/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38502","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":491223,"bill_number":"SR198","title":"Coweta-Fayette-South Fulton County Forestry Unit; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Coweta-Fayette-South Fulton County Forestry Unit on being named the State Forestry Commission 2012 Northern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR198/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38503","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":491224,"bill_number":"SR200","title":"Oconee District; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Oconee District on being named the State Forestry Commission 2012 District of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR200/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38507","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":491225,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"Army, Dept. of the; request to carefully consider the socioeconomic impact; Programmatic Environmental Assessment","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the Department of the Army (DA) carefully consider the socioeconomic impact the Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for Army 2020 Force Restructuring will have on Fort Benning, Georgia, and the surrounding region; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR201/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38511","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":491226,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"Mason, Mr. Greg; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Greg Mason upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR202/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38510","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":491227,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"Dick Pettys Senate Press Conference Room; designate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Mr. Dick Pettys, expressing regret at his passing, and designating the Senate Press Conference Room in Suite 203 of the Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR203/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38548","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":491228,"bill_number":"SR204","title":"Parker, Mrs. Carolyn Diane Pearson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Carolyn Diane Pearson Parker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR204/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38549","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":491229,"bill_number":"SR205","title":"State Restaurant Day; recognize February 19","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 19, 2013, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR205/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38551","sponsor":"Don Balfour"},
{"bill_id":491230,"bill_number":"SR206","title":"Rouis, Miss Nicole Leigh; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION remembering and honoring the life of Miss Nicole Leigh Rouis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR206/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38552","sponsor":"Don Balfour"},
{"bill_id":492405,"bill_number":"SR211","title":"Aviation Day; recognize February 12","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Louis Miller and the employees of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and recognizing February 12, 2013, as Aviation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR211/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38635","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":492406,"bill_number":"SR210","title":"DiRuggiero, Benjamin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjamin DiRuggiero; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR210/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38634","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":492407,"bill_number":"SR209","title":"Brown, Mrs. Mary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mrs. Mary B. Brown on the occasion of her 103rd birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR209/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38633","sponsor":"Jason Carter"},
{"bill_id":492408,"bill_number":"SR208","title":"Conger, DMD, Nelson B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nelson B. Conger, DMD, on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR208/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38555","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":492409,"bill_number":"SR207","title":"Wicker, Reverend Dr. Stafford J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Stafford J. Wicker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR207/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38554","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":492410,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"\"Patient Injury Act\"; create an alternative medical malpractice litigation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the \"Patient Injury Act\"; to amend Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to torts, so as to create an alternative to medical malpractice litigation whereby patients are compensated for medical injuries; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for definitions; to establish the Patient Compensation System and the Patient Compensation Board; to provide for committees; to provide for the filing of and disposition of applications; to provide for review by an administrative law judge; to provide for appellate review; to provide for payment of administration expenses; to require an annual report; to provide for funding; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability;to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB141/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38570","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":492411,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Insurance; include contracts, agreements, and instruments for repair of a motor vehicle","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 exemptions, so as to include contracts, agreements, and instruments for the repair of certain wear and tear of a motor vehicle to include rips, burns, tears, holes, and punctures to interior fabric or carpet, cosmetic repair to aluminum or painted wheels, and exterior reconditioning of foggy or yellowed headlights within the definition of property insurance in a manner similar to vehicle service agreements or extended warranty agreements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB140/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38568","sponsor":"Jack Murphy"},
{"bill_id":492412,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Contracts; collection of closing fees; advance of money/extension of credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for contracts, so as to provide for the collection of closing fees for contracts for the advance of money or the extension of credit; to provide for the refund of closing fees in certain instances; to provide for exclusions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-09","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB139/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38569","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":492413,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"\"Elementary School Protection Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to enact the \"Elementary School Protection Act\"; to authorize local boards of education to employ elementary para-protection officers to provide security in public elementary schools; to provide for requirements; to provide for stipends; to amend Code Section 16-11-127.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on school property, so as to authorize elementary para-protection officers to carry concealed weapons in school safety zones; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB138/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38571","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":492414,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Income Tax; authorize the commissioner of economic development to designate areas as opportunity zones","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 tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to authorize the commissioner of economic development to designate areas as opportunity zones; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB137/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38566","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":492415,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"\"Kyle Glover Boat Education Law\" and \"Jake and Griffin BUI Law\"; provide for greater public protection for hunting and boating","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 and Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish and to registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, respectively, so as to provide greater public protection for hunting and boating; 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":"2013-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB136/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38564","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":492416,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; persons arrested for felony offenses","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 amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to where offenses are bailable, procedure, and schedule of bails, so as to provide a cross reference for purposes of DNA collections as a condition of bail; 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":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB135/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38562","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":492417,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Controlled Substances; revise the definition of \"prescriber\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, so as to revise the definition of \"prescriber\"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB134/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38561","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":492418,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Counterfeit Substances; possession, manufacture, delivery, distribution; revise definition and penalties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-78.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession, manufacture, delivery, distribution, or sale of counterfeit substances, so as to revise the definition of and penalties for the possession, manufacture, delivery, distribution, or sale of counterfeit substances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB133/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38567","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":492419,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Pharmacists/Pharmacies; revise the definition of \"security paper\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to revise the definition of \"security paper\"; to revise requirements for license transfers for pharmacists licensed in another jurisdiction; to revise requirements for dispensing prescription drugs; to revise requirements for the use of security paper for hard copy prescription drug orders; to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to electronic data base of prescription information, so as to revise the definition of \"dispenser\" relative to information to include for each Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance prescription; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB132/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38565","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":492420,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Public Roads; provide for criteria for the allocation of federal/state funds by the Dept. of Transportation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the allocation of funds for public roads, so as to provide for criteria for the allocation of federal and state funds by the Department of Transportation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB131/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38563","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":492421,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Transportation, Dept. of; requirements for performing value engineering studies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Transportation, so as to provide for requirements for performing value engineering studies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB130/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38560","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":492422,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; appointment of an executive director","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4B of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, so as to provide for the appointment of an executive director; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB129/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38559","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":492423,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Professional Counselors; revise definitions relating to marriage and family therapy","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 definitions relating to marriage and family therapy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB128/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38558","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":492424,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Limited Liability of Certain Property Owners; revise definition of recreational purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-3-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions used in limiting liability of certain property owners, so as to revise the definition of recreational purposes to include aviation activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB127/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38557","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":492425,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"Foreclosure; obtaining money judgements on obligations; provide certain requirements","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 provide for certain requirements for obtaining money judgments on obligations secured by deeds to secure debts or mortgages on real property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB126/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38556","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":492426,"bill_number":"HR271","title":"Lawley, Thomas J., M.D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas J. Lawley, M.D., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR271/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38632","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":492427,"bill_number":"HR270","title":"Falk, Carolyn; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Carolyn Falk of Georgia Gwinnett College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR270/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38631","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492428,"bill_number":"HR269","title":"Khosravi, Hasan; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Hasan Khosravi of Georgia Institute of Technology on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR269/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38630","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492429,"bill_number":"HR268","title":"Maret, Galen Lane; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Galen Lane Maret of Georgia Highlands College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR268/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38629","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492430,"bill_number":"HR267","title":"Albrycht, Leslie; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Leslie Albrycht of Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR267/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38628","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492431,"bill_number":"HR266","title":"Ingram, Rena E.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Rena E. Ingram of Fort Valley State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR266/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38627","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492432,"bill_number":"HR265","title":"Garnto, Kelsi S.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kelsi S. Garnto of East Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR265/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38626","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492433,"bill_number":"HR264","title":"Rosenbaum, Jennifer Michelle; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jennifer Michelle Rosenbaum of Clayton State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR264/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38625","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492434,"bill_number":"HR263","title":"Rooks, Sarah A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Sarah A. Rooks of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR263/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38624","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492435,"bill_number":"HR262","title":"Rodriguez, Juan M.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Juan M. Rodriguez of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR262/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38623","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492436,"bill_number":"HR261","title":"Ragan, Jennifer A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jennifer A. Ragan of Bainbridge College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR261/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38622","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492437,"bill_number":"HR260","title":"Stokes, Faith Marie; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Faith Marie Stokes of Dalton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR260/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38621","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492438,"bill_number":"HR259","title":"Zuiderveen, Caleb; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Caleb Zuiderveen of Columbus State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR259/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38620","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492439,"bill_number":"HR258","title":"Lindborg, Rebekah J.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Rebekah J. Lindborg of College of Coastal Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR258/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38619","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492440,"bill_number":"HR257","title":"Barker, Garrett Leighton; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Garrett Leighton Barker of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR257/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38618","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492441,"bill_number":"HR256","title":"Phan, Andrew Nguyen; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Andrew Nguyen Phan of Atlanta Metropolitan State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR256/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38617","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492442,"bill_number":"HR255","title":"Floyd, Christopher; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Christopher Floyd of Darton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR255/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38616","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492443,"bill_number":"HR254","title":"Kalyta, Kelsey A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kelsey A. Kalyta of Armstrong Atlantic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR254/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38615","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492444,"bill_number":"HR253","title":"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day; February 20, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 20, 2013 as \"Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day\" at the state capitol and commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR253/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38614","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":492445,"bill_number":"HR252","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the capitol; February 18, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2013, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR252/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38613","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":492446,"bill_number":"HR251","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2013, as Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR251/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38612","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":492448,"bill_number":"HR250","title":"Finley, Charles B.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles B. Finley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR250/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38611","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":492449,"bill_number":"HR249","title":"Robinson, Herbert W.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Herbert W. Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR249/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38610","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":492450,"bill_number":"HR248","title":"Williams, Linda; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Linda Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR248/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38609","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":492451,"bill_number":"HR247","title":"David, Edgar George, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edgar George David, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR247/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38608","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":492452,"bill_number":"HR246","title":"Wells, Shanika S.; Morrow High School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shanika S. Wells, Morrow High School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR246/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38607","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":492453,"bill_number":"HR245","title":"Kenny, Mrs. Reneé C.; East Clayton Elementary Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Reneé C. Kenny, East Clayton Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR245/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38606","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":492454,"bill_number":"HR244","title":"Cheney, Miriam; Anderson Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miriam Cheney, Anderson Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR244/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38605","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":492455,"bill_number":"HR243","title":"Graham, Pamela Howard; Roberta T. Smith Elem. Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pamela Howard Graham, Roberta T. Smith Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR243/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38604","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":492456,"bill_number":"HR242","title":"Martin, Mrs. Joi N. B.; Rex Mill Middle School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Joi N. B. Martin, Rex Mill Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR242/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38603","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":492457,"bill_number":"HR241","title":"Watson, Joshua Ciscero; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joshua Ciscero Watson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR241/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38602","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":492458,"bill_number":"HR240","title":"Legislative Fly-In at the capitol; February 21, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dick Lowrey, Hope Macaluso, Mario Evans, Colette Edmisten, and Mike Mathews, and recognizing February 21, 2013, as Legislative Fly-In at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR240/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38601","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":492459,"bill_number":"HR239","title":"Muller, Ms. Claudya; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Claudya Muller on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR239/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38600","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":492460,"bill_number":"HR238","title":"Herrin, Mr. Harold P.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Harold P. Herrin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR238/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38599","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":492461,"bill_number":"HR237","title":"Garner, Ms. Becki; Jefferson City Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Becki Garner, Jefferson City School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR237/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38598","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":492462,"bill_number":"HR236","title":"Deremer, Matthew; Jefferson High School's STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matthew Deremer, Jefferson High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR236/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38597","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":492463,"bill_number":"HR235","title":"Meredith, Mrs. Hope; Jefferson High School's STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Hope Meredith, Jefferson High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR235/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38596","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":492464,"bill_number":"HR234","title":"End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Day; Feb. 7, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 7, 2013, as End the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR234/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38595","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":492465,"bill_number":"HR233","title":"Macon Day at the capitol; February 26, 2013; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2013, 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":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR233/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38594","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":492466,"bill_number":"HR232","title":"Weaver, Bradley; American Star in Agribusiness; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Bradley Weaver on winning the American Star in Agribusiness Award and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR232/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38593","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":492467,"bill_number":"HR231","title":"Atlanta Falcons football team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Falcons football team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR231/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38592","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":492468,"bill_number":"HR230","title":"Ellijay Wildlife Rehab. Sanctuary; commend and invite Cylkie family to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary, honoring the life and memory of Craig Cylkie, and inviting the Cylkie family to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR230/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38591","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":492469,"bill_number":"HR229","title":"William E. \"Billy\" Hubbard Bridges; Wilkinson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. William E. \"Billy\" Hubbard and dedicating two bridges in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR229/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38584","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":492470,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"Seed-Capital Fund; create Invest Georgia Fund","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Seed-Capital Fund, so as to create the Invest Georgia Fund; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for a fund administrator; to provide for reports; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations; to provide for the issuance of premium tax credits to insurance companies that purchase such credits to offset liability for state insurance premium taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB285/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38590","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":492471,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"Return to Play Act of 2013; enact","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 under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to enact the \"Return to Play Act of 2013\"; to require public and private schools which provide youth athletic activities to provide information to parents on the nature and risk of concussion and head injury and to establish concussion management and return to play policies; to require public recreation leagues to provide information to parents on the nature and risk of concussion and head injury; to provide for definitions; to provide for the endorsement of concussion recognition education courses; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB284/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38589","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":492472,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"Education; update and revise terminology; 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 update and revise terminology; to delete obsolete, unused, and unnecessary provisions; to revise funding weights; to revise provisions for earning funding for certain personnel; to revise provisions relating to submission of available positions; to provide for a grant program for technology capital; to revise provisions relating to home study programs; to clarify and revise certain provisions regarding charter schools, charter petitions, and charter funding; to authorize the Office of Student Achievement to establish a nonprofit corporation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB283/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38588","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":492473,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"Municipal Broadband Investment Act; enact","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 enact the \"Municipal Broadband Investment Act\"; to allow for public providers of broadband service to provide such services in unserved areas; to provide for a short title; to prohibit a public provider from providing broadband service to areas that are not unserved areas unless such provider is providing such broadband service as of a date certain; to provide for the authority and jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission to make a determination as to whether an area is an unserved area and as to certain violations; to provide for procedures; to provide a cause of action and for recovery; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB282/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38587","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":492474,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"Cobb County Commission on Children and Youth; provide annual report","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb County Commission on Children and Youth, approved February 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 3569), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4307), so as to provide for an annual report; to change the termination date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB281/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38586","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":492475,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"Georgia State Board of Pharmacy; powers, duties, and authority; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, so as to revise the powers, duties, and authority of the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB280/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38585","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":492476,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"State health planning and development; physician owned ambulatory surgical centers; define and provide exemptions","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 define and provide for exemptions for physician owned ambulatory surgical centers; to repeal definition of single specialty ambulatory surgical center; to amend other provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB279/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38583","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":492477,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"Arlington, City of; provide duties of mayor","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), and an Act approved March 28, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3525), so as to provide for duties of the mayor; to provide for administrative departments and officers thereof; to repeal provisions relating to the appointment, qualifications, powers and duties, and compensation of a city manager; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB278/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38582","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":492478,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"Randolph County; vehicles shall be registered and licensed to operate during four-month nonstaggered registration; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing that all vehicles shall be registered and licensed to operate in Randolph County during the four-month nonstaggered registration, approved March 25, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3624); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB277/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38581","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":492479,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"Hazardous site response; appropriations to Department of Natural Resources and Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Authority; change certain procedures","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hazardous site response, so as to change certain procedures regarding appropriations to the Department of Natural Resources and the Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Authority; to extend the sunset date for certain hazardous waste fees; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB276/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38580","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":492480,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"Public benefits; no longer require applicant to establish United States citizenship repeatedly","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 an applicant for a public benefit or license who has clearly established his or her United States citizenship need not repeatedly establish his or her citizenship for the same benefit or license; to provide that an establishment of United States citizenship shall apply to subsequent renewal applications for public benefits and licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB275/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38579","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":492481,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"Game and fish; regulate practice of falconry","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 licenses, permits, and stamps for hunting, trapping, or fishing, so as to regulate the practice of falconry; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB274/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38578","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":492482,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"Bibb County; State Court; provide additional judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Bibb County, formerly the City Court of Macon, approved August 14, 1885 (Ga. L. 1884-85, p. 470), as amended, so as to provide an additional judge for said court; to provide for the initial appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and terms of office for the judges of said court; to provide for a chief judge of said court; to provide for the compensation of the judges of said court; to provide for the selection, terms of office, and compensation of the solicitor-general of said court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB273/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38577","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":492483,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"Income tax credit; certain qualified investments for limited period of time; extend","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 an income tax credit for certain qualified investments for a limited period of time, so as to extend such income tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB272/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38576","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":492484,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"Individual's criminal history record information; revise definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, and privacy considerations, so as to revise definitions; to clarify provisions relating to record restriction involving certain felony offenses; to change provisions relating to the application of the Code section to arrests occurring prior to July 1, 2013; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB271/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38575","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":492485,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"Land owner liability; duty of possessor of land to a trespasser against harm; codify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to codify the duty of a possessor of land to a trespasser against harm; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB270/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38574","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":492486,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"Insurance; mammography report provisions; 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 mammography report provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-08","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB269/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38573","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":492487,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"Agricultural products dealers; cotton and eggs from definition of \"agricultural products\"; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dealers in agricultural products generally, so as to remove cotton and eggs from the definition of \"agricultural products\"; to establish a fee for licensing of dealers in agricultural products; to modify bond requirements for dealers in agricultural products; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grain dealers, so as to expand the definition of \"grain\"; to modify bond requirements for grain dealers; to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to eliminate obsolete registration and licensing requirements for pecan dealers and processors; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB268/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38572","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":493706,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"Hawkinsville, City of; Pulaski County; create and incorporate new political body corporate under name Hawkinsville-Pulaski County, Georgia","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the restructuring of the governments of the City of Hawkinsville and Pulaski County; to create and incorporate a new political body corporate under the name Hawkinsville-Pulaski County, Georgia; 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB286/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38650","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":493707,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"Secretary of State, Office of; reassign Division of Archives and History to Board of Regents of University System of Georgia","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reassign the Division of Archives and History of the Office of the Secretary of State and transfer governance thereof to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 and Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the board of regents and University System of Georgia and the Secretary of State; to amend Code Section 9-11-29.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the retention of depositions and other discovery materials; to amend Code Section 45-11-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses involving public records, documents, and other items; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to state records management; to amend various provisions of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB287/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38651","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":493709,"bill_number":"HB288","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":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB288/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38653","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":493711,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"Funds transfers; Uniform Commercial Code and federal law; clarify the relationship between certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4A of Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to subject matter and definitions relative to funds transfers, so as to clarify the relationship between certain provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code and federal law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB289/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38654","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":493713,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"Labor; employees use sick leave for care of immediate family members; 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 House Committee","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB290/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38655","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":493715,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"State Board of Accountancy; independent state agency attached to Secretary of State for administrative purposes only; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide that the State Board of Accountancy is an independent state agency attached to the Secretary of State for administrative purposes only; to provide the powers and duties of the board; to amend Code Section 24-5-501 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certain communications as privileged, so as to correct a cross-reference; to amend Code Section 36-81-8.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, grant certification forms, filings with the state auditor, forfeiture of funds for noncompliance, and no exemption from liability relative to local government budgets and audits, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB291/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38656","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":493717,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia; maximum average final monthly compensation calculated in determining benefits; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to benefits under the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to establish the maximum average final monthly compensation calculated in determining benefits; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB292/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38657","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":493719,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"Tuition equalization grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 5 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to revise a definition; to provide that a proprietary institution offering a course of study in nursing which is otherwise qualified as a qualified proprietary institution of higher education except for having not been in existence in this state for a period of at least ten years on January 1, 2011, that is a wholly owned subsidiary of a corporation that operates a proprietary institution of higher education in this state, either directly or through a wholly owned subsidiary corporation, and which is a qualified proprietary institution of higher education shall be considered a qualified proprietary institution of higher education; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB293/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38658","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":493721,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"Lamar County; school district ad valorem tax; $7,000 of assessed value of specified five-year phase-in period for residents 70 years or older; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Lamar County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $7,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead after a specified five-year phase-in period for residents of that school district 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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB294/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38659","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":493723,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"Ad valorem taxation; provide comprehensive revision of provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; 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":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Conference Committee Appointed 9th, 51st, 32nd","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB295/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38660","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":493725,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"Motor vehicles; authorized to receive registration records; add certain 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 the Department of Revenue to establish certain procedures and to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB296/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38661","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":493727,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"State wild flower; designate the native azalea","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-3-54 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state wild flower, so as to designate the native azalea as the state wild flower; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB297/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38662","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":493729,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products; create","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 create the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products; to provide for the operation and function of the commodity commission; to amend Code Section 2-8-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nonapplicability of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to exclude the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products from the provisions of such article; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB298/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38663","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":493731,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"Tax returns; contributions to Special Olympics Georgia Incorporated; provide","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 tax returns and the furnishing of information, so as to provide for contributions to Special Olympics Georgia Incorporated; 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":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB299/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38671","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":493733,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"Ad valorem tax; definition of fair market value; change","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 a definition of fair market value; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB300/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38672","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":493735,"bill_number":"HB301","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 O. C. G. A., 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":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB301/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38673","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":493737,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"Controlled substances; substances included under Schedule I and III; add","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 add substances included under Schedule I controlled substances; to add substances included under Schedule III controlled substances; to revise drugs and substances identified as dangerous drugs; to revise exceptions to and exemptions from drugs and substances identified as dangerous drugs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB302/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38674","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":493739,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"Gun Safety Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as provide a short title; to provide that a person who has been denied a license to carry a weapon or has had such license revoked because of mental incompetency may reapply after five years; to provide procedures for such application; to provide for a background check for guns purchased at gun shows; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB303/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38675","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":493741,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"Freeport exemption; applicability to fertilizer production processes; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-48.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to freeport exemption, so as to clarify the applicability of an exemption to fertilizer production processes; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB304/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38676","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":493743,"bill_number":"HB305","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":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB305/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38677","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":493745,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"Piedmont Altamaha Rail Authority Act of 2013; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the Piedmont Altamaha Rail Authority; to provide a short title; to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, maintain, operate, and own a higher-speed intercity and urban rail and tram system in the Counties of Bibb, Butts, Clayton, Henry, and Monroe; to provide for the membership and for the appointment of members of the authority and their terms of tenure and compensation; to provide for meetings; to provide for the controlling of funds; to provide for powers; to provide for the issuance of contracts; to provide for the setting of rates, fares, tolls, and charges; to provide for construction of this Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB306/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38678","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":493747,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"State income tax; credits for bad debts on private label credit cards of dealer credit program; 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 state income taxes, so as to provide for credits for bad debts on private label credit cards or dealer credit programs; to provide for conditions, limitations, and procedures; 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":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB307/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38679","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":493749,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"Georgia Prosperity Through Preservation Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic structures, so as to provide for a short title; to broaden the application of the tax credit to include insurance premium taxes; to provide for certain procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB308/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38680","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":493751,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"Ava's Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance coverage for autism, so as to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB309/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38699","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":493753,"bill_number":"HR272","title":"K.S. \"Bubba\" Nobles, Jr., Memorial Bridge; Twiggs County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. K.S. \"Bubba\" Nobles, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR272/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38652","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":493755,"bill_number":"HR273","title":"United States Congress; repeal the Seventeenth Amendment to the United State Constitution; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the United States Congress to repeal the Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR273/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38664","sponsor":"Kevin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":493757,"bill_number":"HR274","title":"Department of Army; consider socioeconomic impact the Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Army 2020 Force Restructuring will have on Fort Benning, Georgia; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the Department of the Army (DA) carefully consider the socioeconomic impact the Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for Army 2020 Force Restructuring will have on Fort Benning, Georgia, and the surrounding region; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR274/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38665","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":493759,"bill_number":"HR275","title":"Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county; may be accomplished by law; provide - 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":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR275/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38666","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":493761,"bill_number":"HR276","title":"Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county; may be accomplished by law; provide - 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":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR276/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38667","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":493763,"bill_number":"HR277","title":"Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county; may be accomplished by law; provide - 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":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR277/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38668","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":493765,"bill_number":"HR278","title":"Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county; may be accomplished by law; provide - 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":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR278/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38669","sponsor":"Lynne Riley"},
{"bill_id":493767,"bill_number":"HR279","title":"Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county; may be accomplished by law; provide - 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":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR279/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38670","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":493771,"bill_number":"HR280","title":"Governor; expand Medicaid coverage under Affordable Care Act; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Governor to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR280/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38681","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":493772,"bill_number":"HR281","title":"Tift County; named in honor of the late Henry Harding Tift; provide","description":"A RESOLUTION providing that Tift County be so named in honor of the late Henry Harding Tift; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR281/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38682","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":493774,"bill_number":"HR282","title":"Augusta Christian Schools varsity football team; congratulate & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Augusta Christian Schools varsity football team on their record-breaking season and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR282/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38683","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":493776,"bill_number":"HR283","title":"Augusta Christian Varsity Competition Cheer Team; congratulate & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Augusta Christian Schools Varsity Competition Cheerleading Team on winning the 2012 South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Class AAA State Competition Cheerleading Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR283/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38684","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":493778,"bill_number":"HR284","title":"Vendeville, Jean-Yves; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jean-Yves Vendeville and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR284/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38685","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":493780,"bill_number":"HR285","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day; February 21, 2013; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters, inviting the Georgia District Director and representatives of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., to be recognized by the House of Representatives, and recognizing February 21, 2013, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR285/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38686","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":493782,"bill_number":"HR286","title":"Community Health Centers Day; February 14, 2013; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2013, 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":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR286/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38687","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":493784,"bill_number":"HR287","title":"Rotary Day in Georgia; February 23, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 23, 2013, as Rotary Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR287/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38688","sponsor":"Calvin Hill"},
{"bill_id":493786,"bill_number":"HR288","title":"Connell, Speaker Pro Tempore Atticus Jerome \"Jack\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Speaker Pro Tempore Atticus Jerome \"Jack\" Connell, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR288/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38689","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":493788,"bill_number":"HR289","title":"McClinton, Mr. Emory; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Emory McClinton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR289/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38690","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":493790,"bill_number":"HR290","title":"Abernathy, Reverend Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Michael Abernathy for his superior efforts during a natural disaster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR290/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38691","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":493792,"bill_number":"HR291","title":"Coomer, Reverend Kenneth H., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Kenneth H. Coomer, Jr., for his superior efforts during a natural disaster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR291/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38692","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":493794,"bill_number":"HR292","title":"Franklin, Associational Missionary David B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Associational Missionary David B. Franklin for his superior efforts during a natural disaster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR292/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38693","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":493796,"bill_number":"HR293","title":"Davis, G.W.; Mansfield Elementary School Principal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mansfield Elementary School Principal G.W. Davis on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR293/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38694","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":493798,"bill_number":"HR294","title":"Gillis, Representative Hugh Marion, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Representative Hugh Marion Gillis, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR294/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38695","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":493800,"bill_number":"HR295","title":"Rice, Mrs. Mary Baker Black; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Mary Baker Black Rice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR295/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38696","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":493802,"bill_number":"HR296","title":"Pharmacy Day at the state capitol; February 14, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2013, as Pharmacy Day at the state capitol and commending the Georgia Pharmacy Association and its members for 138 years of service to the patients of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR296/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38697","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":493804,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Georgia Judicial Retirement System; board of trustees; authority to determine the time/circumstances of paying benefits; qualified plan under federal law","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salary, retirement, death, and disability benefits under the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to provide that the board of trustees shall have the authority to determine the time and circumstances of paying benefits to the extent necessary to preserve the retirement system's status as a qualified plan under federal law; to provide that a prohibition against a person receiving a pension from accepting public employment shall apply to persons who become members on or after July 1, 2014, without regard to age; to require notice to the board of trustees of such employment; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB142/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38642","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":493806,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"Retirement System; board of trustees of public retirement systems; provide duties","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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB143/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38643","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":493808,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Georgia Emergency 9-1-1 Support Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the emergency telephone number \"9-1-1\" system, so as to create the Georgia Emergency 9-1-1 Support Authority as a body corporate and politic, an instrumentality of the state, and a public corporation; to amend Code Section 38-3-20, relating to the creation of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, director, and director's duties, so as to conform 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":"2013-02-11","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB144/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38638","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":493810,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Agritourism; add farm weddings to the definition","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 add farm weddings to the definition of agritourism; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB145/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38647","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":493812,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; define certain terms; prohibit possession of a assault weapons","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to define certain terms; to prohibit the possession of an assault weapon; to prohibit the possession of a high-capacity magazine; to change provisions relating to exemptions for the possession of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines; to provide for enhanced penalties for the use of an assault weapon or firearm with a high-capacity magazine during the commission of certain crimes; to harmonize a cross-reference; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB146/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38648","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":493814,"bill_number":"SR212","title":"Emanuel County Institute High School football team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Emanuel County Institute High School football team on their 2012 GHSA Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR212/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38636","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":493816,"bill_number":"SR213","title":"\"Community Health Centers Day\"; recognize February 14","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2013, as \"Community Health Centers Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR213/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38637","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":493818,"bill_number":"SR214","title":"NFIB/Georgia's Small Business Day; recognize February 13","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Georgia and recognizing February 13, 2013, as NFIB/Georgia's Small Business Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR214/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38639","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":493820,"bill_number":"SR215","title":"Northwest Whitefield County High School Lady Bruins Softball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northwest Whitfield County High School Lady Bruins softball team on their 2012 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR215/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38640","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":493822,"bill_number":"SR216","title":"Buckner, Judge L. Gale; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Judge L. Gale Buckner upon the occasion of her retirement from state government; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR216/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38641","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":493824,"bill_number":"SR217","title":"General Assembly; authorize to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering in horse racing 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 related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR217/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38644","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":493826,"bill_number":"SR218","title":"Hansen, Coach John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach John Hansen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR218/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38645","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":493828,"bill_number":"SR219","title":"Emergency Medical Services Day; recognize February 20","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing February 20, 2013, as Emergency Medical Services Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR219/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38646","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":493830,"bill_number":"SR220","title":"Turner, Mr. Cyril J. and employees of Delta Global Services; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Cyril J. Turner and the employees of Delta Global Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR220/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38698","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":493832,"bill_number":"SR221","title":"Interfaith Children's Movement Day; recognize February 12","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 12, 2013, as Interfaith Children's Movement Day at the capitol: and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR221/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38700","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":495075,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"Elections; ethics in government; revise definitions; provisions","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 definitions; to provide for the method of filing certain disclosure reports; to provide for the method of notifying candidates of late fees due; to eliminate the grace period on certain reports; to provide for the notice of dissolution of a campaign or committee; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB310/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38715","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":495076,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"Local government; Georgia Procurement Registry used in addition to official legal organ and other media outlets for advertisement of certain bid opportunities for goods and services; provide","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":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB311/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38716","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":495078,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"Insurance; regulating insurance holding company systems; provide comprehensive revision of provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance holding company systems, so as to provide for comprehensive revision of the provisions regulating insurance holding company systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB312/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38717","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":495080,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"Alcoholic beverages; change definition of the term \"brewpub\"; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for limited exceptions to the three-tier system for the distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages; to change the definition of the term \"brewpub\"; to provide for limited retail sales by brewers of malt beverages manufactured on their premises for off-premises consumption; to provide for the collection of applicable taxes on such sales; to change certain provisions relating to the terms and conditions that exist for owners and operators of brewpubs to allow for retail sales of malt beverages manufactured on their premises for off-premises consumption; to change certain provisions relating to manufacturing limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB313/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38718","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":495081,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"Alcoholic beverages; change definition of the term \"brewpub\"; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for limited exceptions to the three-tier system for the distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages; to change the definition of the term \"brewpub\"; to provide for limited retail sales by brewers of malt beverages manufactured on their premises for off-premises consumption; to provide for the collection of applicable taxes on such sales; to change certain provisions relating to the terms and conditions that exist for owners and operators of brewpubs to allow for retail sales of malt beverages manufactured on their premises for off-premises consumption; to change certain provisions relating to manufacturing limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB314/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38719","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":495083,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"Nurses; continuing competency requirements as requirement for license renewal; provide","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, relating to registered professional nurses, so as to provide for continuing competency requirements as a requirement for license renewal; to provide for inactive licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB315/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38720","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":495085,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"Abandoned vessels; notification to Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Georgia Crime Information Center; remove requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned vessels, so as to remove the requirement of notification to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center; to eliminate the requirement to place information regarding abandoned vessels into the National Crime Information Center network; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB316/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38722","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":495087,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"Medical Practice Act of the State of Georgia; administrative medicine licenses; provide","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 the \"Medical Practice Act of the State of Georgia,\" so as to provide for administrative medicine licenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide for board rules; to provide for educational certificates for out-of-state physicians to participate in educational training in this state that requires patient care; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB317/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38723","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":495088,"bill_number":"HB318","title":"Georgia Tourism Development Act; revise certain definitions; provisions","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 provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB318/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38724","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":495090,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"Fairburn, City of; exercise all redevelopment and other powers under the Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fairburn 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB319/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38725","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":495092,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"Solid waste management; currently existing and compliant inert waste landfill operations from regulatory permitting; exempt","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 categorically exempt currently existing and compliant inert waste landfill operations from regulatory permitting; to provide for additional permitting exemptions; to delete a cross-reference; to revise civil penalty provisions; to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Environmental Protection Division and Environmental Advisory Council, so as to update the effective date of rules and regulations for purposes of criminal law enforcement; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB320/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38726","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":495094,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"Fairburn, City of; millage caps on ad valorem taxation of real and personal property; remove","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a charter for the City of Fairburn, approved August 3, 1925 (Ga. L. 1925, p. 1024), as amended, so as to remove the millage caps on ad valorem taxation of real and personal property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB321/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38727","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":495095,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"Covenants; enforcement of certain covenants and restriction on physicians who leave employment of a hospital authority; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 13-8-58 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enforcement by third parties of restrictive covenants, so as to prohibit the enforcement of certain covenants and restrictions on physicians who leave the employment of a hospital authority or restructured hospital owned by a hospital authority when a patient wants to continue to use the physician; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB322/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38732","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":495097,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"Motor vehicles; age for operation of certain commercial motor vehicle operators; modify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to identification and regulation of motor vehicles so as to modify the age for operation of certain commercial motor vehicle operators; to amend Code Section 40-1-167, relating to required information on license plates of limousines, so as to modify provisions relating to requirements on limousine license plates; to amend Code Section 44-1-13, relating to the removal of improperly parked cars or trespassing personal property, concurrent jurisdiction, procedure, automatic surveillance prohibited, and penalties, so as to authorize the Department of Public Safety to assess an undetermined application fee for towing companies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB323/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38733","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":495099,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"Georgia Student Finance Commission; board of commissioners; Georgia Student Finance Authority; board of directors; verification of lawful presence; provide exemptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to provide exemptions for the board of commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission and the board of directors of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB324/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38734","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":495100,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"Public school disciplinary tribunals; parents and guardians of students when weapon has been brought to school or found on school grounds; require notification","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school disciplinary tribunals, so as to require notification to parents and guardians of students when a weapon has been brought to school or found on school grounds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB325/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38735","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":495102,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"Elementary and secondary education; students with chronic disciplinary problems; provide observation by parents 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 have 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":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB326/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38736","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":495104,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"Flexibility and Accountability Act for Student Achievement; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the \"Flexibility and Accountability Act for Student Achievement\"; to provide for legislative intent; to categorize each school system as a Category 1, Category 2, or Category 3 school system; to establish requirements; to provide for specified flexibility and accountability for Category 1 school systems; to provide for full flexibility for Category 2 school systems; to provide for Category 3 school systems as charter systems; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for grants; to provide for mediation; to provide for rules and regulations; to revise provisions relating to waivers to improve student performance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB327/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38737","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":495106,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"Lowndes County; nonpartisan nomination and election of judge of Probate Court; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the nonpartisan nomination and election of the judge of the Probate Court of Lowndes County; to provide for terms of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB328/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38738","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":495107,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"Lowndes County; judge of Small Claims Court shall be magistrate judge elected on nonpartisan basis; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court for Lowndes County, approved April 18, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3197), as amended by an Act approved February 18, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2736), so as to provide that the judge of the Small Claims Court for Lowndes County shall be the magistrate judge and shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis; to provided 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 conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB329/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38739","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":495109,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"Jonesboro, City of; $10,000 of assessed value of homestead for residents; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to conditionally repeal an Act providing for homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxes for city purposes for residents of the City of Jonesboro, approved May 14, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5845), and to enact a new provision; to restate the amount of the homestead exemption as $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, specific conditional repeal, and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB330/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38740","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":495111,"bill_number":"HB331","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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of early care and education programs, so as to permit day-care centers to have child safety alarms installed in vehicles they use to transport children; to provide a short title; 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 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; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB331/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38741","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":495113,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"Georgia Board of Nursing; reconstitute; 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 reconstitute the Georgia Board of Nursing; to provide for membership; to provide for appointment of members; to define a certain term; to repeal the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB332/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38742","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":495114,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"Ethics in government; investigation and enforcement of constitutional requirement for public officer to file and pay federal, state and local taxes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 and Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government and the state administrative organization, administration, and enforcement for revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to provide for investigation and enforcement of the constitutional requirement for public officers to file and pay federal, state, and local taxes; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB333/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38743","sponsor":"Calvin Hill"},
{"bill_id":495116,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"Euharlee, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Euharlee; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB334/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38788","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":495118,"bill_number":"HR297","title":"State Board of Education and Fulton County Board of Education; installation of carbon monoxide detectors in schools; mandate","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the State Board of Education and the Fulton County Board of Education mandate the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in schools; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR297/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38728","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":495119,"bill_number":"HR298","title":"Tax defaulters; ineligible for public office and provide release of confidential tax information for purpose of enforcement; strengthen provisions - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as revise and strengthen the provisions making tax defaulters ineligible for public office and provide for the release of otherwise confidential tax information for purposes of enforcement; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR298/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38744","sponsor":"Calvin Hill"},
{"bill_id":495121,"bill_number":"HR299","title":"Reasor, John; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Reasor and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR299/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38745","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":495123,"bill_number":"HR300","title":"Rural Health Day at the capitol; February 20, 2013; recognize & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association, recognizing February 20, 2013, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol, and inviting GRHA members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR300/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38746","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":495125,"bill_number":"HR301","title":"NFIB/Georgia's Small Business Day at the capitol; February 13, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Georgia and recognizing February 13, 2013, as NFIB/Georgia's Small Business Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR301/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38748","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":495126,"bill_number":"HR302","title":"Great American Bus Interactive Education, LLC; creator Lisa Williams; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Great American Bus Interactive Education, LLC (G.A.B.I.E.), and its creator, Lisa Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR302/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38749","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":495128,"bill_number":"HR303","title":"Neill, Henry B.; 84th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Henry B. Neill on his 84th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR303/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38750","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":495130,"bill_number":"HR304","title":"Key, Ted; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ted Key; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR304/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38751","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":495132,"bill_number":"HR305","title":"Brown, Jill; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Jill Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR305/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38752","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495133,"bill_number":"HR306","title":"Cardwell, Howell; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Howell Cardwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR306/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38753","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495135,"bill_number":"HR307","title":"Collis, David; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, David Collis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR307/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38754","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495137,"bill_number":"HR308","title":"Criscoe, Angela; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Angela Criscoe; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR308/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38755","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495139,"bill_number":"HR309","title":"Gallagher, Diane; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Diane Gallagher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR309/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38756","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495140,"bill_number":"HR310","title":"Gonzalez, Maribel; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Maribel Gonzalez; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR310/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38757","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495142,"bill_number":"HR311","title":"Hill, Maurice, Jr.; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Maurice Hill, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR311/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38758","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495144,"bill_number":"HR312","title":"Marshall, Jennie; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Jennie Marshall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR312/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38759","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495145,"bill_number":"HR313","title":"McNeill, Robbie; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Robbie McNeill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR313/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38760","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495147,"bill_number":"HR314","title":"Meeks, Katy; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Katy Meeks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR314/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38761","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495149,"bill_number":"HR315","title":"Montgomery, John; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, John Montgomery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR315/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38762","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495151,"bill_number":"HR316","title":"Paine, Stacy; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Stacy Paine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR316/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38763","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495152,"bill_number":"HR317","title":"Powers, Matt; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Matt Powers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR317/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38764","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495154,"bill_number":"HR318","title":"Prater, Scarlett; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Scarlett Prater; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR318/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38765","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495156,"bill_number":"HR319","title":"Rainey, Jennifer; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Jennifer Rainey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR319/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38766","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495158,"bill_number":"HR320","title":"Simmons, Joseph; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Joseph Simmons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR320/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38767","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495159,"bill_number":"HR321","title":"Ward, Fred; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Fred Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR321/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38768","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495161,"bill_number":"HR322","title":"Dozier, Doug; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Doug Dozier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR322/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38769","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495163,"bill_number":"HR323","title":"Dunn, Titus; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Titus Dunn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR323/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38770","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495164,"bill_number":"HR324","title":"Stapp, Brandi; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Brandi Stapp; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR324/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38771","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495166,"bill_number":"HR325","title":"Smith, Mark, Jr.; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Mark Smith, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR325/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38772","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":495168,"bill_number":"HR326","title":"Weaver, Mark Kain; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Mark Kain Weaver of Georgia Southern University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR326/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38773","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":495170,"bill_number":"HR327","title":"Browning, Mary; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Mary Browning of Gordon State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR327/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38774","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":495171,"bill_number":"HR328","title":"Allan, Juliet Elizabeth; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Juliet Elizabeth Allan of University of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR328/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38775","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":495173,"bill_number":"HR329","title":"Blowers, Jessie; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jessie Blowers of Kennesaw State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR329/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38776","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":495175,"bill_number":"HR330","title":"Stakich, Jennifer Rose; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jennifer Rose Stakich of Valdosta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR330/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38777","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":495177,"bill_number":"HR331","title":"Shead, Ariel B.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Ariel B. Shead of Savannah State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR331/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38778","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":495178,"bill_number":"HR332","title":"Martin, Matthew J.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Matthew J. Martin of University of North Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR332/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38779","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":495180,"bill_number":"HR333","title":"Vindas-Carter, Rebeca; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Rebeca Vindas-Carter of South Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR333/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38780","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":495182,"bill_number":"HR334","title":"Hardin, Kristy Ann; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kristy Ann Hardin of Georgia Regents University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR334/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38781","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":495184,"bill_number":"HR335","title":"Lohr, Shelby Regan; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Shelby Regan Lohr of Georgia State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR335/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38782","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":495185,"bill_number":"HR336","title":"Hanley, Logan Richard; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Logan Richard Hanley of Georgia Southwestern State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR336/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38783","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":495187,"bill_number":"HR337","title":"Ness, Heather; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Heather Ness of Middle Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR337/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38784","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":495189,"bill_number":"HR338","title":"Contractor, Alisha A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Alisha A. Contractor of University of West Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR338/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38785","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":495190,"bill_number":"HR339","title":"Colley, Viniecia D.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Viniecia D. Colley of Albany State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR339/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38786","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":495192,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Crimes and Offenses; duty to retreat prior to the use of force in self-defense; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to change provisions relating to the duty to retreat prior to the use of force in self-defense; to clarify provisions relating to the use of force in defense of self, others, habitation, and other property; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-12","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB147/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38649","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":495194,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Returning Veterans Task Force; create; membership, duties","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":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Veterans, Military and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB148/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38702","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":495196,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"State Purchasing; provide for a specified preference for qualified business enterprises; owned/controlled by disabled veterans/disabled law enforcement officers","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":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB149/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38703","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":495197,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Education; board of regents shall establish a process; academic credit for/exemption from required coursework for veterans","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 for 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":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB150/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38704","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":495199,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"Education; board of regents shall establish a process; receiving educational benefits; may pay tuition in installments","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 Department of Veterans Affairs may pay their tuition in installments or as funds are received from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB151/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38705","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":495201,"bill_number":"SB152","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 the House of Representatives and the 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":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB152/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38706","sponsor":"Hardie Davis"},
{"bill_id":495203,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; revise the method of appointments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4B of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, so as to revise the method of appointments to the 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":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB153/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38707","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":495204,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"State Transportation Board; meetings to elect board members open to public","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 meetings to elect board members shall be open to the public and the vote of such meetings shall be available to the public; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB154/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38710","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":495206,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; change membership to accommodate Fourteenth Congressional District","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 the membership of the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation to accommodate the Fourteenth Congressional District; to change the membership of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"Senate Disagrees House Amend/Sub","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB155/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38713","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":495208,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Surface Mining; revise a definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-4-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to surface mining, so as to revise a definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB156/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38714","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":495209,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Sales and Use Taxes; revise the definition of \"prepared food\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to sales and use taxes, so as to revise the definition of \"prepared food\"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB157/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38721","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":495211,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"Temporary Medical Consent Guardianship; Physician Order for Life-sustaining Treatment; change certain signatures","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 29-4-18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions, requirements, and termination of temporary medical consent guardianship, so as to change certain signatures on a Physician Order for Life-sustaining Treatment; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB158/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38731","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":495213,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Uniform Rule Against Perpetuities; validity of nonvested property interest/power of appointment; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities, so as to change provisions relating to the validity of nonvested property interest or power of appointment; to change provisions relating to reform of disposition by court to approximate transferor's plan of distribution; to provide for application and construction of article; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB159/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38729","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":495215,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Public Employers; provide annual report relative to compliance with certain laws; provide for certain report to Dept. of Audits and Accounts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 13-10-91 of the O.C.G.A., relating to verification of new employee eligibility, applicability, and rules and regulations, so as to provide for an annual report by public employers relative to compliance with certain laws; to amend Code Section 36-60-6 of the O.C.G.A., relating to utilization of federal work authorization program, \"employee\" defined, issuance of license, evidence of state licensure, annual reporting, standardized form affidavit, violation, and investigations, so as to exempt from such Code section persons who have fully complied in the past; to amend Chapter 36 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to change a certain definition; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB160/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38787","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":495216,"bill_number":"SR222","title":"Citizens' Redistricting Commission; establishment -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":"2013-02-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":"Reapportionment and Redistricting","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR222/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38701","sponsor":"Hardie Davis"},
{"bill_id":495218,"bill_number":"SR223","title":"Henry County Day; recognize February 13","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2013, as Henry County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR223/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38708","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":495220,"bill_number":"SR224","title":"Pippin, Kay; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kay Pippin on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR224/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38709","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":495222,"bill_number":"SR225","title":"Cotton, Stacey L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stacey L. Cotton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR225/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38711","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":495223,"bill_number":"SR226","title":"University of Georgia School of Law Day; recognize February 13","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2013, as University of Georgia School of Law Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR226/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38712","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":495225,"bill_number":"SR227","title":"Duffy, Stacey Osborne; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stacey Osborne Duffy, Elementary Science Teacher of the Year for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR227/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38730","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":495227,"bill_number":"SR228","title":"Health Insurance; requesting the repeal of the $100 billion federal sales tax imposed by Affordable Care Act","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the repeal of the $100 billion federal sales tax on health insurance imposed by the Affordable Care Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR228/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38747","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":497542,"bill_number":"SR237","title":"Council for Quality Growth Day; recognize February 26","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2013, as the Council for Quality Growth day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR237/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38843","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":497544,"bill_number":"SR236","title":"Lynch, Rosemary Schwarz; honoring and celebrating 100th birthday","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Rosemary Schwarz Lynch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR236/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38819","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":497548,"bill_number":"SR235","title":"Burrell, Sr., Pastor Terrance LaVorn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Pastor Terrance LaVorn Burrell, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR235/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38811","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":497551,"bill_number":"SR234","title":"Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Competition Cheerleading Team; recognize and congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Competition Cheerleading team on winning the 2012 ICSGA State Competition Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR234/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38810","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":497553,"bill_number":"SR233","title":"Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Football Team; recognize and congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Loganville Christian Academy varsity football team on winning the 2012 ICSGA State Football Championship; and other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR233/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38809","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":497557,"bill_number":"SR232","title":"Langdale, Jr., Harley; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Harley Langdale, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR232/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38808","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":497560,"bill_number":"SR231","title":"Connell, Jr., Speaker Pro Tempore Atticus Jerome \"Jack\"; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Speaker Pro Tempore Atticus Jerome \"Jack\" Connell, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR231/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38796","sponsor":"Hardie Davis"},
{"bill_id":497565,"bill_number":"SR230","title":"Engineering Day; recognize February 22","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2013, as Engineering Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR230/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38795","sponsor":"Hardie Davis"},
{"bill_id":497569,"bill_number":"SR229","title":"Gillis, Sr., Senator Hugh Marion; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Senator Hugh Marion Gillis, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR229/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38793","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":497571,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Selling/Other Trade Practices; motor vehicles; custom design specifications; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-664.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on the ownership, operation, or control of dealerships by manufacturers and franchisers and competing unfairly with new dealers, so as to modify provisions relating to manufacturers selling a limited number of new motor vehicles to customers with custom design specifications; to amend Chapter 5C of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fair market value of motor vehicles, so as to provide that motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers that already have current motor vehicle registrations on motor vehicles do not have to pay additional title ad valorem tax fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB166/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38842","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":497575,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Superior Courts; provide for additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit","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; to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the superior courts, so as to provide for additional judges of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit, the Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit, the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, the Cobb Judicial Circuit, the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit, and the Towaliga Judicial Circuit,\" approved March 27, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 205), so as to change the method of selection of the chief judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; to provide for the duties of the chief judge and presiding judge of said circuit; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB165/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38794","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":497578,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"State Employees Health Insurance Plan; define a certain term","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 define a certain term; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB164/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38792","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":497582,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Community Health, Dept. of; required to study and identify options for Medicaid reform","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 require the Department of Community Health to study and identify options for Medicaid reform; to provide for a report on findings and recommendations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB163/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38791","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":497586,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"\"Parent Charter School Trigger Act\"; enact; petitions to convert charter schools to traditional public 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 Charter School Trigger Act\"; to provide for petitions to convert charter schools to traditional public schools; to provide for definitions; to allow for petitions by parents; to provide for notice to the State Board of Education; to provide for local board approval; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB162/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38790","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":497589,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as change provisions relating to persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; to amend Code Section 35-3-34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and providing certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, so as to change provisions relating to the retention of certain information; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB161/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38789","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":497592,"bill_number":"HR360","title":"Joint Select Committee on Budget Dependence on Federal Funding; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Select Committee on Budget Dependence on Federal Funding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR360/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38841","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":497596,"bill_number":"HR359","title":"Valle, Anna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anna Valle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR359/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38838","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":497599,"bill_number":"HR358","title":"Pace, Zoe; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zoe Pace; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR358/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38837","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":497601,"bill_number":"HR357","title":"Garcia, Ana Paula; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ana Paula Garcia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR357/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38836","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":497606,"bill_number":"HR356","title":"Carrington, Mikayla; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mikayla Carrington; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR356/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38835","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":497610,"bill_number":"HR355","title":"Scott, Mr. Michael \"Coach\" Thomas; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Michael \"Coach\" Thomas Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR355/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38834","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":497613,"bill_number":"HR354","title":"Erwin, Christopher B; Georgia's School Superintendent of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christopher B. Erwin, Georgia's 2013 School Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR354/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38833","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":497616,"bill_number":"HR353","title":"Cooperative Developmental Energy Program at Fort Valley State Univ.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP) at Fort Valley State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR353/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38832","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":497619,"bill_number":"HR352","title":"A.D. King Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the A.D. King Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR352/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38831","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":497623,"bill_number":"HR351","title":"Thrash, Bill; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bill Thrash on his outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR351/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38830","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":497627,"bill_number":"HR350","title":"Stocks, Mary Dix; 75th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 75th birthday of Mary Dix Stocks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR350/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38829","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":497631,"bill_number":"HR349","title":"Future Farmers of America Day at the capitol; February 19, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Future Farmers of America and recognizing February 19, 2013, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR349/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38828","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":497633,"bill_number":"HR348","title":"Hill, Reverend Clyde, Sr.; 40th pastoral anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Clyde Hill, Sr., on the occasion of his 40th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR348/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38827","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":497639,"bill_number":"HR347","title":"Butterfield, Mrs. June Laverne Watson; 75th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mrs. June Laverne Watson Butterfield on the occasion of her 75th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR347/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38826","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":497642,"bill_number":"HR346","title":"Butikofer, Colonel Mitchel H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Mitchel H. Butikofer on his outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR346/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38825","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":497646,"bill_number":"HR345","title":"Pippin, Kay; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kay Pippin on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR345/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38824","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":497650,"bill_number":"HR344","title":"Parden, Blake; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Blake Parden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR344/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38823","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":497653,"bill_number":"HR343","title":"Chadwick, Hunter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hunter Chadwick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR343/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38822","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":497656,"bill_number":"HR342","title":"Tysinger, James W.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James W. Tysinger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR342/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38821","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":497660,"bill_number":"HR341","title":"Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership (IGEL) and inviting its members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR341/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38820","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":497663,"bill_number":"HR340","title":"Brooks Brother's Bridges; Wilkinson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Jones Daniel Brooks, Mr. James Joe Brooks, and Mr. Freeman Charles Brooks and dedicating two bridges in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR340/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38807","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":497666,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"Trion, Town of; provide for continuation and support of the independent school system of the town","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Trion, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5099), so as to provide for the continuation and support of the independent school system of the town; to provide limitations on the holding of other offices by the school superintendent and members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB353/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38840","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":497670,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"Protecting Georgia Sovereignty Act of 2013; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to provide a short title; to make legislative findings; to create a Joint Commission on Recommendation to review all Acts of the Congress of the United States of America, regulations promulgated pursuant to such laws, and executive orders of the President of the United States of America; to provide for membership; to provide that the commission shall determine which of the federal statutes, regulations, and presidential executive orders of the United States of America should be enforced and which should be ignored in Georgia; to provide for a vote of nullification by the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB352/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38839","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":497674,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"State income tax; certain entities may elect to pay tax on recaptured credits at the entity level; 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 from state income taxes, so as to provide that certain entities may elect to pay the tax on any recaptured credits at the entity level; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB351/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38818","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":497677,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"Group-care facility operators; persons otherwise issued licenses as provided by law; provide exceptions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-12-1.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to child, family, or group-care facility operators prohibited from employing or allowing to reside or be domiciled persons with certain past criminal violations, so as to provide for exceptions for persons otherwise issued licenses as provided by law; to amend Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to early care and learning; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB350/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38817","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":497681,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"Criminal cases; provide state with more direct appeal rights; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to appeal or certiorari by the state in criminal cases, so as to provide the state with more direct appeal rights; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16, Title 17, Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40, and Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to schedules, offenses, and penalties for controlled substances, criminal procedure, suspension of driver's license for certain drug offenses, and penal institutions, respectively, so as to enact provisions recommended by the Governor's Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform in Georgia; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 24 of the O.C.G.A., relating to admissions and confessions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB349/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38816","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":497683,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"Income tax credit; purchasers of alternative fuel vehicles; 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 a tax credit for purchasers of alternative fuel vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a cap on the amount of the tax credits; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-04","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB348/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38815","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":497687,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"Fulton County; board of elections and registration; revise manner of appointment of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4577), so as to revise the manner of appointment of the members of the board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB347/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38814","sponsor":"Lynne Riley"},
{"bill_id":497691,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"Fulton County; appointment of tax commissioner; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of the offices of tax receiver of Fulton County and tax collector of Fulton County into the office of tax commissioner of Fulton County, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 3006), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 9, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5680), so as to provide for a citation of authority; to provide for the appointment of the tax commissioner of Fulton County; to limit certain compensation of the tax commissioner; 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB346/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38813","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":497695,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; clarify and consolidate the definitions of the term \"teacher\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to clarify and consolidate the definitions of the term \"teacher\"; to repeal an obsolete provision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB345/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38812","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":497698,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"Foreclosure; obtaining money judgments on obligations secured by deeds to secure debts or mortgages on real property; provide certain requirements","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 provide for certain requirements for obtaining money judgments on obligations secured by deeds to secure debts or mortgages on real property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB344/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38806","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":497701,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"Retirement and pensions; update certain cross-references to Chapter 11 of Title 15","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":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB343/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38805","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":497704,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"Senoia, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Senoia; 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 prior ordinances and rules, pending matters, and existing personnel; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions and construction; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal specific Acts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB342/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38804","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":497708,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"Agriculture; exempt water spinach from definition of \"plant pest\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-7-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to plant disease, pest control, and pesticides, so as to exempt water spinach from the definition of \"plant pest\"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB341/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38803","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":497713,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"Enigma, City of; provide four-year terms for mayor and city council","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Enigma, approved April 9, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 5205), so as to provide for four-year terms for the mayor and city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB340/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38802","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":497716,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"Stalking; define \"family violence order\"; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 and Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking and criminal procedure, respectively, so as to provide greater protection to victims of family violence; to define \"family violence order\"; to change provisions relating to arrests with and without warrants involving family violence orders; to change provisions relating to bail for persons charged with violating family violence orders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB339/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38801","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":497718,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"Georgia Council for the Arts; role of arts in economic development and other vital functions to the state; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Council for the Arts, so as to clarify the role of arts in economic development and other vital functions to the state; to provide for membership changes; to provide for meetings; to provide for responsibilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB338/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38800","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":497722,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"Elementary and secondary education; public and private schools to stock supply of 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 O.C.G.A., relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to authorize public and private schools to stock a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements and reporting; to provide for arrangements with manufacturers; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize licensed health practitioners to prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine for schools; to authorize pharmacists to fill such prescriptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB337/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38799","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":497725,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"Civil practice; tort claims arising out of use of motor vehicles; provide for certain pre-suit settlement offers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisional and final remedies and special proceedings in civil practice, so as to provide for certain pre-suit settlement offers and agreements as to tort claims arising out of use of motor vehicles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB336/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38798","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":497728,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"Restoring Private Property Rights for Places of Worship Act of 2013; enact","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 a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB335/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38797","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":499744,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"Early Care and Learning, Department of; provide certain information to owners of early care and education programs; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to revise terminology relating to early care and learning; to require the Department of Early Care and Learning to provide certain information to owners of early care and education programs; to authorize the department to administer certain programs; to expand the purposes of the \"Georgia Professional Standards Act;\"; to authorize the Professional Standards Commission to perform certain functions and services with respect to early care and education program personnel if funding is available; to provide for statutory construction; to amend various other titles of the O.C.G.A., for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB354/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38859","sponsor":"Valerie Clark"},
{"bill_id":499749,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"Death penalty; add statutory aggravating circumstance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-10-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for imposition of the death penalty, so as to add a statutory aggravating circumstance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB355/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38860","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":499753,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"Firearms; offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon into secure airport area; provide","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 for the offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon into a secure airport area; 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":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB356/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38861","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":499758,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"Hazardous waste; management of sites and provisions concerning enrollment, participation, and administration of hazardous site remediation programs; revise provisions","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 revise provisions relating to management of hazardous waste sites and provisions concerning the enrollment, participation, and administration of hazardous site remediation programs; to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Environmental Protection Division and Environmental Advisory Council, so as to revise provisions relating to procedures for challenging certain agency actions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB357/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38862","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":499763,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"Insurance; motor vehicle policies issued to motor carriers on or after October 1, 2013, from including prohibition from rendering roadside assistance to other motorists; prohibit","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 prohibit motor vehicle insurance policies issued to motor carriers on or after October 1, 2013, from including a prohibition from rendering roadside assistance to other motorists; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB358/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38863","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":499768,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"Unclaimed property; commissioner of revenue to deposit certain funds in state treasury; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of unclaimed property, so as to require the commissioner of revenue to deposit certain funds in the state treasury; to amend Chapter 16 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the tax amnesty program, so as to require the commissioner of revenue to deposit certain funds in the state treasury; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB359/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38864","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":499773,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"Taxation; wages of certain employees responding to natural disasters; exempt","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, and computation of taxes and taxation exemptions, so as to exempt from taxation the wages of certain employees responding to natural disasters; 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":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB360/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38865","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":499777,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"Labor organizations membership; provide for definitions; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to membership in labor organizations, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for statement of rights under federal law; to provide for certain contract and agreement employment rights; to provide for policy concerning passage of laws, ordinances, or contracts that waive or restrict federal labor laws; to provide for changes to agreements and contracts permitting labor organizations to deduct fees from employees' earnings; to amend Code Section 16-7-21 of the O.C.G.A., 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 provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB361/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38866","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":499782,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"Public works contracts; governmental entities and Department of Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 13, 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 bonds for public works contracts, competitive award requirements, and 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 for an effective date and applicablity; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":"Urban Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB362/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38867","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":499786,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act; enact","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 lactation consultants; to provide for definitions; to provide for establishment of the Georgia Lactation Consultant Licensing Board; to provide for appointment, powers, and membership; to provide for licensure application and qualifications; to provide for license renewal; to provide for disciplinary actions; to provide for applicability of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; to provide for exemptions from licensure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB363/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38868","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":499791,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"McDonough, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of McDonough 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB364/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38869","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":499796,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"Safety belts; definition of the term \"passenger vehicle\" to which the safety belt law applies; modify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-76.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of safety belts in passenger vehicles, so as to modify the definition of the term \"passenger vehicle\" to which the safety belt law applies; 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":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB365/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38870","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":499801,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"Peace officers; disciplining certified officers and requirements for certification; clarify application of provisions","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 clarify the application of provisions relating to disciplining certified officers and the requirements for certification of peace officers; to modify requirements for appointment or certification of persons as peace officers so as to allow for flexibility in taking the basic training examination; to provide for the automatic suspension of officers failing to obtain or report annual training requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB366/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38871","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":499806,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"Outdoor advertising; distance within which certain signs may be erected near a public park; modify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-6-75 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on outdoor advertising authorized by Code Sections 32-6-72 and 32-6-73 and multiple message signs on interstate system, primary highways, and other highways, so as to modify the distance within which certain signs may be erected near a public park, cemetery, or public recreation area; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB367/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38872","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":499810,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"Public disclosure; athletic or recreational programs that contain information on individuals under 18 years of age; exempt records","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to records exempt from public disclosure, so as to exempt records of athletic or recreational programs that contain information on individuals under 18 years of age from being disclosed to the public unless certain information is redacted; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB368/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38873","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":499815,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"Juvenile court; termination of parental rights under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 15-11-28 and 19-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction of juvenile court and in whom parental power lies and how such power is lost, respectively, so as to provide for termination of parental rights under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to the exclusive original jurisdiction of juvenile court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB369/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38874","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":499819,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"State income tax; eliminate classification of counties into tiers","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 from state income taxes, so as to eliminate the classification of counties into tiers; to provide for a job tax credit to apply uniformly throughout the state; to repeal Code Section 50-16-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to management and rental of public 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":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB370/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38875","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":499824,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"Motor fuel tax; define liquefied natural gas","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the motor fuel tax, so as to define liquefied natural gas for motor fuel tax purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB371/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38876","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":499829,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"HOPE; grant at technical college or university institutions; revise eligibility","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 revise eligibility for a HOPE grant at a technical college or university institution; to revise a provision relating to the submission of an annual request for funding for the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB372/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38877","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":499834,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"Commerce and trade; separate chapters to regulate provisions relating to cemeteries and funerals; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to commerce and trade, so as to provide for separate chapters to regulate provisions relating to cemeteries and funerals; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB373/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38878","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":499839,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"Ad valorem tax; state and local title fees paid by dealers of used motor vehicles that directly finance sale of used motor vehicles; revise 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 revise provisions of law regarding state and local title ad valorem tax fees paid by dealers of used motor vehicles that directly finance the sale of used motor vehicles; to provide for the option of a used car dealer that directly finances the sale of a used motor vehicle to either pay the full amount of the state and local title ad valorem tax fees at the time of sale or pay 50 percent at the time of sale and 50 percent within 12 months of the date of sale; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB374/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38910","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":499843,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Insurance; cancellations under certain circumstances relating to policy terms that permit an audit or rate investigation and noncompliance by insured; provide","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 provide for cancellations under certain circumstances relating to policy terms that permit an audit or rate investigation and noncompliance by the insured; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB375/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38911","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":499849,"bill_number":"HR361","title":"House Local School Board Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Local School Board Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR361/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38879","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":499853,"bill_number":"HR362","title":"Mann, Alex; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alex Mann for placing third in the 20th International Environmental Project Olympiad and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR362/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38880","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":499858,"bill_number":"HR363","title":"Davis, Johnathan; Crystal Brockington; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Johnathan Davis and Crystal Brockington for placing second in the 20th International Environmental Project Olympiad and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR363/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38881","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":499863,"bill_number":"HR364","title":"Meck, Dr. Don; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Don Meck and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR364/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38882","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":499868,"bill_number":"HR365","title":"Kelly, Dr. Jennifer; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jennifer Kelly and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR365/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38883","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":499873,"bill_number":"HR366","title":"Sharpton, Reverend Dr. Al; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Al Sharpton on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR366/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38884","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":499877,"bill_number":"HR367","title":"Wilkins, Tre'; Jenny Wilkins; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tre' and Jenny Wilkins for founding the Catie Wilkins Memorial Fund through CURE Childhood Cancer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR367/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38885","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":499882,"bill_number":"HR368","title":"Simmons, Mrs. Lisa; East Jackson Co. Comprehensive H.S. STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Lisa Simmons, East Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR368/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38886","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":499887,"bill_number":"HR369","title":"Peterson, Ms. Natalie; Jackson Co. Comprehensive H.S. STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Natalie Peterson, Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR369/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38887","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":499891,"bill_number":"HR370","title":"Cosey, Ms. Sarah; Jackson County System Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Sarah Cosey, West Jackson County Middle School's 2013 Teacher of the Year and Jackson County System Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR370/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38888","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":499896,"bill_number":"HR371","title":"Derochers, Sam; East Jackson Co. Comprehensive H.S. STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sam Derochers, East Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR371/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38889","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":499901,"bill_number":"HR372","title":"Martin, Caitlyn; Jackson Co. Comprehensive H.S. STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caitlyn Martin, Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR372/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38890","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":499906,"bill_number":"HR373","title":"Georgia Civil War Commission; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Civil War Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR373/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38891","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":499911,"bill_number":"HR374","title":"Adolphus, Chief Warrant Officer Four Shawn Colin, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Chief Warrant Officer Four Shawn Colin Adolphus, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR374/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38892","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":499915,"bill_number":"HR375","title":"Leadership Paulding 23; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Paulding 23; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR375/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38893","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":499920,"bill_number":"HR376","title":"Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 20, 2013, as Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR376/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38894","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":499925,"bill_number":"HR377","title":"Marshall, Mr. Wayne; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Wayne Marshall for his dedication to the environment and to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR377/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38895","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":499930,"bill_number":"HR378","title":"Police Chiefs & Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Day; March 12, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state and recognizing Tuesday, March 12, 2013, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR378/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38896","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":499934,"bill_number":"HR379","title":"Kettle Creek Battlefield Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Kettle Creek Battlefield Association for its efforts to preserve and protect the land where the Battle of Kettle Creek was fought, promote awareness of the battle's importance in American history, and recognize the heroic actions of free and enslaved colonists of Wilkes County in support of American independence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR379/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38897","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":499939,"bill_number":"HR380","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and recognizing February 21, 2013, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR380/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38899","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":499944,"bill_number":"HR381","title":"Kaslow, Dr. Nadine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Nadine Kaslow for her significant achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR381/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38900","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":499948,"bill_number":"HR382","title":"Webb, Dr. Carol; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Carol Webb for her significant achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR382/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38901","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":499954,"bill_number":"HR383","title":"Shepherd, John Scott, Jr.; tenth birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the tenth birthday of John Scott Shepherd, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR383/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38902","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":499959,"bill_number":"HR384","title":"Orr, Mrs. Juanita; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Juanita Orr during the February 18, 2013, Alpha Kappa Alpha day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR384/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38903","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":499964,"bill_number":"HR385","title":"African American History Month in Snellville, Georgia; February, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of February, 2013, as African American History Month in the City of Snellville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR385/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38904","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":499968,"bill_number":"HR386","title":"Burrell, Pastor Terrance LaVorn, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Pastor Terrance LaVorn Burrell, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR386/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38905","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":499973,"bill_number":"HR387","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the capitol; March 1, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 1, 2013, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR387/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38906","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":499978,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Education; declare certain actions void ab initio relating to adoption of certain curricula","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to declare certain actions void ab initio relating to adoption of certain curricula; to prohibit state education agencies from entering into any commitments relating to the federal Race to the Top program; to require hearings and public input prior to adoption of state-wide competencies and content standards; to limit the compilation and sharing of personal student and teacher data; to prohibit the expenditure of funds for a state-wide longitudinal data system except for administrative needs and federal grant compliance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Committee Unfavorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB167/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38849","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":499982,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; provide for retail dealers/retail consumption dealers to offer samples; provide terms and 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 provide for retail dealers and retail consumption dealers to offer samples of alcoholic beverages; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions as to samplings and tasting events; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the state revenue commissioner; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB169/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38855","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":499987,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"Forgery and Fraudulent Practices; identity fraud; add medical identity fraud","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":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB170/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38850","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":499992,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Health Planning; single ambulatory surgical centers/joint venture; acquired are exempt from certain requirements under Chapter 6 of Title 31","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-6-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from the requirements of Chapter 6 of Title 31, so as to provide that single specialty ambulatory surgical centers or joint venture ambulatory surgical centers that are acquired are exempt from certain requirements under Chapter 6 of Title 31; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB171/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38856","sponsor":"Don Balfour"},
{"bill_id":499997,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Education; provide the civil rights museum as a division of the Georgia Capitol Museum","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 and University System of Georgia, so as to provide for a civil rights museum as a division of the Georgia Capitol Museum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB172/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38858","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":500002,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"\"Accuracy and Transparency in Physician/Provider Profiling Act\"; provide for physician profiling program","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 a short title; 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 disclosures 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":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB173/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38907","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":500006,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; limited exceptions to the three-tier system for the distribution/sale","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for limited exceptions to the three-tier system for the distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages; to change the definition of the term \"brewpub\"; to provide for limited retail sales by brewers of malt beverages manufactured on their premises for off-premises consumption; to provide for the collection of applicable taxes on such sales; to change certain provisions relating to the terms and conditions that exist for owners and operators of brewpubs to allow for retail sales of malt beverages manufactured on their premises for off-premises consumption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB174/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38908","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":500011,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"General Assembly; general 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 general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide that the seat of any member of the General Assembly shall be declared vacant on the thirtieth day following such member filing a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission declaring that such member is a candidate for a federal elective office; to provide an exception; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB175/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38909","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":500015,"bill_number":"SR238","title":"Birdsong, Mary Claire; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mary Claire Birdsong; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR238/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38844","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":500020,"bill_number":"SR239","title":"Banks County Leopards Wrestling Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Banks County Leopards Wrestling Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR239/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38845","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":500025,"bill_number":"SR240","title":"Erwin, Christopher B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christopher B. Erwin, Georgia's 2013 School Superintendent of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR240/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38846","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":500030,"bill_number":"SR241","title":"Jefferson High School Dragons; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Jefferson High School Dragons on their Class AA Football State Championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR241/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38847","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":500035,"bill_number":"SR242","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 1","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 1, 2013, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR242/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38848","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":500039,"bill_number":"SR243","title":"Carter, Former First Lady Rosalyn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending former First Lady Rosalynn Carter for her commitment to mental health; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR243/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38851","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":500044,"bill_number":"SR244","title":"Texting Organization Against Distracted Driving, Inc. (TOADD)","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Texting Organization Against Distracted Driving, Inc., (TOADD); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR244/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38852","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":500048,"bill_number":"SR245","title":"U.S. Congress; request to adopt a resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the United States Congress to adopt a resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution and to submit the same to the states for ratification; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR245/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38853","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":500053,"bill_number":"SR246","title":"Ponder, Reverend Ulysses; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Ulysses Ponder on the occasion of his 25th anniversary as pastor of Poplar Springs Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR246/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38857","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":500057,"bill_number":"SR247","title":"Senate Expungement Reform Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Expungement Reform Study Committee; to provide for duties and responsibilities of the committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR247/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38898","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":501823,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Public Contracts; contracting and bidding requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the O.C.G.A., relating to bonds relating to contracts for public works, and Article 2 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to contracting and bidding requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB168/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38854","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":501826,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"Hawkinsville, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Hawkinsville 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB376/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38912","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":507640,"bill_number":"SR250","title":"Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR250/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38916","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":507649,"bill_number":"SR249","title":"Dade County High School Lady Wolverines Softball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dade County High School Lady Wolverines softball team on their 2012 AA State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR249/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38915","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":507658,"bill_number":"SR248","title":"Dagget, Mr. & Mrs James Eugene and Anna Marie; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. James Eugene Daggett and Mrs. Anna Marie Wooden Daggett on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary on February 23, 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR248/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38914","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":507668,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"Garnishment; exemptions of pension or retirement funds or benefits; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property and persons subject to garnishment, so as to change provisions relating to exemptions of pension or retirement funds or benefits; to provide for and revise definitions; to remove some references to federal law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-18","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB377/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38913","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":508639,"bill_number":"SR264","title":"Ahavath Achim Synagogue; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Ahavath Achim Synagogue on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR264/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38985","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":508641,"bill_number":"SR263","title":"Great American Bus Interactive Education, LLC (G.A.B.I.E.); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Great American Bus Interactive Education, LLC (G.A.B.I.E.); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR263/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38982","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":508643,"bill_number":"SR262","title":"Williams, Lisa; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lisa Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR262/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38981","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":508645,"bill_number":"SR261","title":"Williams, Mercedes Laine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mercedes Laine Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR261/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38980","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":508647,"bill_number":"SR260","title":"Neal, Aretha; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Aretha Neal on receiving the Georgia Hospital Association's Distinguished Service Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR260/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38976","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":508649,"bill_number":"SR259","title":"Cumberland Community Improvement District; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Cumberland Community Improvement District; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR259/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38956","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":508651,"bill_number":"SR258","title":"Massell, Sam; Buckhead Coalition; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sam Massell and the Buckhead Coalition on the occasion of their 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR258/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38954","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":508653,"bill_number":"SR257","title":"Resnick, David; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating David Resnick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR257/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38953","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":508655,"bill_number":"SR256","title":"Centennial High School Model United Nations Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Centennial High School Model United Nations team on its national and state achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR256/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38952","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":508657,"bill_number":"SR255","title":"Clayton County Day; recognize February 26","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 26, 2013, as Clayton County Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR255/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38951","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":508659,"bill_number":"SR254","title":"Hirsch, Kelsey; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Kelsey Hirsch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR254/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38950","sponsor":"Jack Murphy"},
{"bill_id":508661,"bill_number":"SR253","title":"Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week; recognize February 17-23","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17-23, 2013, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR253/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38949","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":508663,"bill_number":"SR252","title":"Parker, Ms. Lula Mae; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 90th birthday of Ms. Lula Mae Parker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR252/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38948","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":508665,"bill_number":"SR251","title":"Lukken, Mr. Walter Johnson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Walter Johnson Lukken; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR251/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38947","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":508667,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Election; provide that all offices in this state shall be elected on a partisan basis","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":"2013-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB184/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38986","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":508669,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Board of County Commissioners of Hancock County; change the description of the commissioner districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners of Hancock County, approved October 5, 1885 (Ga. L. 1884-85, p. 435), as amended, so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB183/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38983","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":508671,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Board of Education of Hancock County; change description of education districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Hancock County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4524), as amended, 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB182/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38988","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":508673,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Georgia History Month; declare September of each year","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 1-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to American History Month and Georgia History Month, so as to declare September of each year to be Georgia History Month; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Third Reading Lost","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB181/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38920","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":508675,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System; increase the total percentage of investments; real estate investments","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-83 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificated or uncertificated forms of investment and real estate investments, so as to increase the total percentage of investments permissible in real estate investments for the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System and any association of like political subdivisions which contracts with its members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB180/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38921","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":508677,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Public Contracts; if sealed competitive proposal requested/price or project cost not a selection factor; no bid bond shall be required","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts for public works, and Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public works bidding, so as to provide that, if a sealed competitive proposal is requested and price or project cost is not a selection or evaluation factor, no bid bond shall be required; to provide for an exception; to correct statutory references; to authorize incentives in contracts for early project completion by contractors; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB179/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38919","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":508679,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Georgia Legislative Retirement System; define a certain term; broaden certain provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 6 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement, retirement allowances, and death benefits under the Georgia Legislative Retirement System, so as to define a certain term; to broaden a certain provision prohibiting a person receiving a pension under such retirement system from accepting public employment; to provide that the board of trustees of such retirement system shall have the authority to provide for the time and circumstances of paying benefits as necessary to comply with federal law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB178/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38984","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":508681,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"Georgia Tourism Foundation; change the membership","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 change the membership of the Georgia Tourism Foundation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB177/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38918","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":508683,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Waste Management; hazardous waste sites; enrollment, participation, administration; revise provisions","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 revise provisions relating to management of hazardous waste sites and provisions concerning the enrollment, participation, and administration of hazardous site remediation programs; to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Environmental Protection Division and Environmental Advisory Council, so as to revise provisions relating to procedures for challenging certain agency actions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB176/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38917","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":508685,"bill_number":"HR410","title":"International Olympic Committee; keep wrestling in Olympic games after 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the International Olympic Committee keep wrestling in the Olympic Games after the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR410/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38946","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":508687,"bill_number":"HR409","title":"Callahan, Sean Louis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sean Louis Callahan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR409/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38975","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":508689,"bill_number":"HR408","title":"Sievers, Courtney; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Courtney Sievers on her outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR408/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38974","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":508691,"bill_number":"HR407","title":"Engineering Day at the state capitol; February 22, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 22, 2013, as Engineering Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR407/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38973","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":508693,"bill_number":"HR406","title":"Long, Mrs. Vivian E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Vivian E. Long; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR406/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38972","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":508695,"bill_number":"HR405","title":"This Is It! BBQ & Seafood; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending This Is It! BBQ & Seafood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR405/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38971","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":508697,"bill_number":"HR404","title":"Mitchell, Miss Carol Anne; Georgia Watermelon Queen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Carol Anne Mitchell, 2013 Georgia Watermelon Queen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR404/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38970","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":508699,"bill_number":"HR403","title":"Chi Phi fraternity at the University of West Georgia; 40th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Alpha Zeta chapter of the Chi Phi fraternity at the University of West Georgia on its 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR403/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38969","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":508701,"bill_number":"HR402","title":"Lee, Mr. Oliver; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Oliver Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR402/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38968","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":508703,"bill_number":"HR401","title":"Legislative Fly-In at the capitol; February 21, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Airports Association and its leadership; Robert Mohl, Hope Macaluso, Mario Evans, Colette Edmisten, Mike Mathews, and Blake Swafford, and recognizing February 21, 2013, as Legislative Fly-In at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR401/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38967","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":508705,"bill_number":"HR400","title":"Greater St. Peter A.M.E. Church at River's Edge; 100th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Greater St. Peter A.M.E. Church at River's Edge on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR400/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38966","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":508707,"bill_number":"HR399","title":"Wallace, Jordan Tyler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jordan Tyler Wallace; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR399/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38965","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":508708,"bill_number":"HR398","title":"Little, Austin Reid; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Austin Reid Little; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR398/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38964","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":508710,"bill_number":"HR397","title":"Dudley, Matthew Kent; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Kent Dudley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR397/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38963","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":508712,"bill_number":"HR396","title":"Wittenstein, Charles; condolences and invite family members to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Wittenstein and inviting his family members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR396/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38962","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":508714,"bill_number":"HR395","title":"Reed, Edward Earl, Jr.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Edward Earl Reed, Jr., and inviting him to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR395/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38961","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":508716,"bill_number":"HR394","title":"Montlick & Associates, recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Montlick & Associates and inviting its team members to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR394/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38960","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":508718,"bill_number":"HR393","title":"Seahorn, Ms. Lin; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Lin Seahorn and inviting her to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR393/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38959","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":508720,"bill_number":"HR392","title":"Smiley, Shawn Antonio; condolences and invite family members to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Shawn Antonio Smiley and inviting his family members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR392/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38958","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":508722,"bill_number":"HR391","title":"Halford, Richard Joseph \"Joey\"; condolences and invite family members to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard Joseph \"Joey\" Halford and inviting his family members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR391/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38957","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":508724,"bill_number":"HR390","title":"White County Color and Honor Guard; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the White County Color and Honor Guard and inviting its members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR390/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38955","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":508726,"bill_number":"HR389","title":"Affordable Care Act; $100 billion federal sales tax on health insurance; request repeal","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the repeal of the $100 billion federal sales tax on health insurance imposed by the Affordable Care Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR389/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38945","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":508728,"bill_number":"HR388","title":"Special Agent Garland E. Fields Memorial Highway; Emanuel County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Special Agent Garland E. Fields and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR388/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38944","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":508730,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"Water and sewer projects; redefine the term municipality","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 regarding a water and sewer projects and costs tax, so as to redefine the term municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB403/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38987","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":508732,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"Conservation; shore protection and coastal marshlands protection; revise various provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coastal waters, beaches, and sand dunes, so as to revise various provisions relative to shore protection and coastal marshlands protection; to revise and add definitions; to establish authority and powers of the Department of Natural Resources; to revise provisions relating to permit activities and procedures; to repeal provisions relating to local shore assistance programs; to provide for marine contractor licenses; to repeal provisions relating to the leasing of state-owned marshland or water bottoms; to provide for applicability; to strike obsolete language and correct cross-references; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB402/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38979","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":508734,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"Metropolitan Atlanta Aerotropolis Development Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Metropolitan Atlanta Aerotropolis Development Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB401/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38978","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":508736,"bill_number":"HB400","title":"Elections; population brackets and the census for approval of bonded debt; repeal 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 repeal 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB400/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38977","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":508738,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"Ad valorem tax; types of interests in real property may be subject to taxation; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 6 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aviation and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB399/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38943","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":508740,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"Consumer transactions; licensed personal care homes and community living arrangements to use certain terms; authorize","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":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB398/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38942","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":508742,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"Courts; additional grounds for terminating parental rights; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-94 and Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grounds for termination of parental rights and domestic relations, respectively, so as to provide for additional grounds for terminating parental rights; to provide for circumstances when visitation rights shall be denied; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB397/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38941","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":508744,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"Insurance; certain applicants renewing applications for license not be required to resubmit United States citizenship verification; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide that certain applicants renewing an application for a license under this chapter shall not be required to resubmit United States citizenship verification upon renewal of such license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB396/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38940","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":508746,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"Georgia New Markets Jobs Act; 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 establish qualified low-income community investment; to provide a short title; to provide definitions; to provide that certain entities may earn credit against state premium tax liability; to provide for certification of qualified equity investments; to provide for recapture of credit claimed under certain circumstances; to provide for certain refundable fees; to provide for a retaliatory tax; to provide for decertification; 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":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB395/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38939","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":508748,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"Firearms; members of General Assembly to be able to carry on government and other properties; authorize","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 members of the General Assembly to be able to carry firearms on government and other properties; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB394/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38938","sponsor":"Calvin Hill"},
{"bill_id":508750,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"Georgia Workforce Investment Board; provide for powers and duties; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Georgia Workforce Investment Board; to provide for powers and duties of the Georgia Workforce Investment Board; to provide for its meetings and chairperson; to provide for certain priorities of service; to provide for local workforce investment areas; to provide for local workforce investment boards and their composition, officers, meetings, powers, duties, and immunities; to provide for certification and funding and budgets; to provide for contracts and limitations with regard thereto; to provide for sanctions for nonperformance and lack of fiscal responsibility; to provide for the delivery of certain services and limitations thereon; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB393/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38937","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":508752,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"Cash bonds; release of unclaimed bonds one year after surety is 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB392/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38936","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":508754,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"Ad valorem tax; dealers of motor vehicles are required to transmit applications for title and state and local title fees to county agent; revise time","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 the time by which dealers of motor vehicles are required to transmit applications for title and state and local title ad valorem tax fees to the county tag agent; to revise provisions of law regarding state and local title ad valorem tax fees paid by dealers of used motor vehicles that directly finance the sale of used motor vehicles; to provide for credits for or refunds of that portion of state and local title ad valorem tax fees that is applicable to the unpaid balance of the contract in certain circumstances when the motor vehicle is repossessed by the dealer; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB391/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38935","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":508756,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"Sales and use tax; ceiling on local taxes which may be levied by a political subdivision; provide for additional exemption","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 an additional exemption to the ceiling on local sales and use taxes which may be levied by a political subdivision; to provide for a maximum period of time certain local sales and use taxes may be levied; to provide for the disbursement of tax proceeds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Lost Reconsidered Bill/Res","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB390/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38934","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":508758,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"Insurance; provide conversion and enhanced conversion rights and coverage; sunset requirements","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 sunset requirements to provide conversion and enhanced conversion rights and coverage; to add new provisions allowing for the discontinuance of conversion and enhanced conversion coverage; to sunset certain provisions related to the assignment system; to add new provisions allowing for the discontinuance of assignment system benefit plans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB389/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38933","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":508760,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"Motor vehicle titles; fee retained by county tag agents who process applications on behalf of Department of Revenue; increase","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 increase the fee retained by county tag agents who process motor vehicle title applications on behalf of the Department of Revenue; 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":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB388/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38932","sponsor":"Willie Talton"},
{"bill_id":508762,"bill_number":"HB387","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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB387/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38931","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":508764,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"Teacher's Retirement System of Georgia; annuity savings fund; define","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-3-1, relating to definitions relative to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to define a certain term; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB386/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38930","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":508766,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"Employee's Retirement System of Georgia; term credit means creditable service; define","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB385/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38929","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":508768,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"Transportation, Department of; local governing authority designating public streets or portions thereof for combined use of motorized carts and regular vehicle traffic; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-331 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authority of local governing bodies and crossing streets under jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation, so as to modify provisions relating to a local governing authority designating public streets or portions thereof that are under its jurisdiction for the combined use of motorized carts and regular vehicular traffic; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB384/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38928","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":508770,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"Warner Robins, City; revise qualifications for candidates for mayor and council","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Warner Robins in Houston County, approved March 7, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3081), as amended, so as to revise the qualifications for candidates for mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB383/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38927","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":508772,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"Torts; governing authority of school that enters into recreational joint-use agreement with public or private entity; limit liability","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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB382/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38926","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":508774,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; department creation and operation of a nonprofit corporation; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority of the Department of Natural Resources to arrange for and accept federal aid and cooperation, organize volunteer services, and cooperate with government entities and civic organizations, so as to revise provisions relative to department creation and operation of a nonprofit corporation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB381/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38925","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":508776,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"Fulton County; Board of Education; shall be the retirement and pension plan sponsor and funding agent of such plan; provide","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 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 4004), and an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4982), so as to provide that the Board of Education of Fulton County shall be the plan sponsor and funding agent of such plan; to provide for the administration of the plan through a committee of the board of education; to provide for a committee known as the pension board; to provide for membership and duties of the pension board; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB380/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38924","sponsor":"Lynne Riley"},
{"bill_id":508778,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"Landlords and tenants; storage of tenant's personal property for two weeks after execution of writ of possession; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispossessory proceedings relative to landlords and tenants, so as to provide for the storage of a tenant's personal property for two weeks after the execution of a writ of possession; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB379/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38923","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":508779,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"Georgia Emergency Management Agency; licensing of nongovernmental rescue organizations, groups, teams, search and rescue dog teams and individuals by director; 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 provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB378/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38922","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":510301,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"Freestanding pediatric emergency facilities; certificate of need requirements; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-6-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from certificate of need requirements, so as to provide that freestanding pediatric emergency facilities are exempt from certificate of need requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB404/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39004","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":510302,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"Elementary and secondary education; members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners and charter schools to participate in governance training; require","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 members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners, charter schools, and state charter schools to participate in governance training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB405/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39005","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":510303,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"County boards of equalization; taxpayer may submit certain appraisal in support of an appeal; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-311 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of county boards of equalization, duties, review of assessments, and appeals, so as to provide that a taxpayer may submit a certain appraisal in support of an appeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB406/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39007","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":510304,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"Drivers' licenses; mandatory use of ignition interlock devices following second conviction for driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; modify and extend provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of drivers' licenses, and Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ignition interlock devices as a condition of probation, so as to modify and extend provisions related to the mandatory use of ignition interlock devices following a second conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; 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":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB407/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39008","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":510305,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"Water usage; rates charged to customers served by master meter by public provider be prorated among dwellings and be no greater than rates charged to single family users; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-180.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to allocating water and waste-water usage among tenants, charging tenants for usage, and measuring water usage, so as to provide that, if a building containing residential dwellings is served by a master meter, the rates charged to a customer by a public water provider shall be prorated among the number of dwellings served by such master meter and shall be no greater than rates charged to single family residential users for the same usage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB408/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39009","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":510306,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"Local governments; adopting certain regulations pertaining to animals; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit local governments from adopting certain regulations pertaining to animals; to amend Code Section 4-8-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to intent of chapter regulating dogs, so as to limit authority of local governments to establish dog control regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB409/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39010","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":510308,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; define category IV poverty area","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to create the Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority,\" approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5270), so as to define certain terms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB410/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39012","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":510309,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"Inmate accounts; detention facility commissary fee and disposition of such fees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to deductions from inmate accounts for expenses, so as to provide for a detention facility commissary fee and the disposition of such fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB411/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39021","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":510310,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"Revenue and taxation; option to taxpayer to receive bills or subsequent notices via electronic transmission; provide","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 the option to the taxpayer to receive tax bills or subsequent notices via electronic transmission; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB412/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39013","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":510312,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"Pharmacy benefits managers; define \"maximum allowable cost\"; provisions","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 define \"maximum allowable cost\"; to impose certain requirements on pharmacy benefits managers who use maximum allowable cost pricing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB413/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39014","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":510313,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"Columbus, City of; \"Redevelopment Powers Law\"; exercise and provide referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the consolidated government of Columbus, Georgia, 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB414/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39015","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":510314,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"Columbus, City of; make certain stylistic changes to charter","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 make certain stylistic changes to said charter; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB415/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39017","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":510318,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"Columbus, City of; personnel review board; change certain provisions","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 change certain provisions relating to the personnel review board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB416/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39018","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":510319,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"Columbus, City of; make certain stylistic changes to charter","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 make certain stylistic changes to said charter; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB417/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39019","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":510320,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"Revenue collection; method for county and municipal governing authorities to obtain certain information from revenue commissioner; 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 the state administrative organization for revenue collection, so as to provide a method for county and municipal governing authorities to obtain certain information from the revenue commissioner; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB418/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39022","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":510321,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"Sales and use tax; change definition regarding manufacturing","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 state sales and use taxes generally, so as to change a definition for state sales and use taxes regarding manufacturing; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB419/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39023","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":510322,"bill_number":"HB420","title":"Revenue; issuance of tax executions; 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":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB420/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39024","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":510323,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"Motor fuel and road taxes; change certain definitions regarding such taxes","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":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB421/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39025","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":510325,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"Sales and use tax; change certain definitions regarding such taxes","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":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB422/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39026","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":510326,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"Game and fish; live raccoons may be used in sanctioned organization field trial competitions under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to field and retriever trials, permits, and hunting licenses, so as to provide that live raccoons may be used in sanctioned organization field trial competitions under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB423/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39027","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":510327,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; local boards of education to offer driver education as an elective course; require","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 under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to require local boards of education to offer driver education as an elective course; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB424/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39028","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":510328,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"Parent Conference 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 relative to education, so as to enact the \"Parent Conference Act\"; to provide that an employee who is a parent of a child who is a local school system student shall be permitted time off from his or her employment to attend a conference with a teacher or administrator at the school of the child; to provide for stipulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB425/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39029","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":510329,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"Elementary and secondary education; bill of rights for Georgia teachers; 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 enact a bill of rights for Georgia teachers; to require annual evaluations of principals and assistant principals by teachers; to revise provisions relating to a teacher's authority to remove a student from the classroom; to revise a provision relating to personnel matters not subject to complaint; to prohibit requiring or coercing a teacher to change a student grade or test score; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB426/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39030","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":510331,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978; merit system; discrimination based on sexual orientation; prohibit","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 change certain provisions relating to the \"Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978\" and the merit system in order to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation; to add definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB427/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39032","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":510332,"bill_number":"HB428","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 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 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":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB428/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39042","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":510336,"bill_number":"HB429","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 criminal offenses; 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":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB429/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39072","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":510337,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"Sales and use tax; eligibility of solar energy electric generation equipment for tax exemption; clarify","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 state sales and use tax, so as to clarify the eligibility of solar energy electric generation equipment for a tax exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB430/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39074","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":510338,"bill_number":"HR411","title":"Trooper Lieutenant Joseph \"Joey\" Keith Boatright Memorial Bridge; Carroll County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Lieutenant Joseph \"Joey\" Keith Boatright and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR411/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39020","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":510341,"bill_number":"HR412","title":"Bicycle traffic; expressing support for eastern corridor in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for an eastern corridor in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, for bicycle traffic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR412/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39031","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":510342,"bill_number":"HR413","title":"Bell, Chairman Eldrin; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chairman Eldrin Bell and inviting him to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR413/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39033","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":510343,"bill_number":"HR414","title":"Georgia School Counselors Association; commend and invite leaders to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the unique contribution of professional school counselors within our school systems and inviting Barbara Strickland, President of the Georgia School Counselors Association; Gail Smith; Julie Hartline; Robin Zorn; and Shellie Caplinger to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR414/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39035","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":510344,"bill_number":"HR415","title":"Court Reporting & Captioning Week; Feb. 17-23, 2013; recognize & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 17-23, 2013, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the capitol and inviting the Georgia Shorthand Reporters Association to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR415/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39036","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":510345,"bill_number":"HR416","title":"Kao, Director General Anna A.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending Director General Anna A. Kao for her significant contributions and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR416/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39037","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":510346,"bill_number":"HR417","title":"Clergy Day at the capitol; February 25, 2013; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of members of the clergy in Georgia, recognizing Monday, February 25, 2013, as the 12th annual Clergy Day at the capitol, and inviting members of the clergy to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR417/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39038","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":510347,"bill_number":"HR418","title":"Taylor, Representative Maretta; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Representative Maretta Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR418/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39039","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":510348,"bill_number":"HR419","title":"Hancock, Chuck; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chuck Hancock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR419/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39040","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":510350,"bill_number":"HR420","title":"Langdale, Harley, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Harley Langdale, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR420/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39041","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":510351,"bill_number":"HR421","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences Day at the capitol; February 26, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 26, 2013, as Family and Consumer Sciences Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR421/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39043","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":510354,"bill_number":"HR422","title":"Foskey, Carmen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carmen Foskey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR422/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39044","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":510356,"bill_number":"HR423","title":"Leger, Mr. Charles Morris \"Buddy\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Charles Morris \"Buddy\" Leger; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR423/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39045","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":510357,"bill_number":"HR424","title":"Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the capitol; February 25, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2013, as Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the state capitol and honoring representatives from the Georgia Academy of Audiology; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR424/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39046","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":510358,"bill_number":"HR425","title":"Couch, Presley Caroline; birth; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Presley Caroline Couch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR425/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39047","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":510359,"bill_number":"HR426","title":"Brescia, Billy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Billy Brescia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR426/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39048","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":510360,"bill_number":"HR427","title":"Fitzwater, Makaela; Alice Mullis; Family, Career, Community Leaders; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America; Makaela Fitzwater; and Alice Mullis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR427/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39049","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":510361,"bill_number":"HR428","title":"Towns County High School girls cross country team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Towns County High School girls cross country team for their significant achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR428/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39050","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":510364,"bill_number":"HR429","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":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR429/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39051","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":510365,"bill_number":"HR430","title":"Resnick, David; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating David Resnick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR430/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39052","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":510366,"bill_number":"HR431","title":"Centennial High School Model United Nations team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Centennial High School Model United Nations team on its national and state achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR431/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39053","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":510367,"bill_number":"HR432","title":"Pi Day at the state capitol; March 14, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 14, 2013, as Pi Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR432/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39054","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":510368,"bill_number":"HR433","title":"Anderson, Mr. Willie Mitchell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Willie Mitchell Anderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR433/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39055","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":510373,"bill_number":"HR434","title":"Daniel, Officer Elgin LeVarn; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Elgin LeVarn Daniel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR434/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39056","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":510374,"bill_number":"HR435","title":"Fitzwater, Makaela; Alice Mullis; Family, Career, Community Leaders; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America; Makaela Fitzwater; and Alice Mullis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR435/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39057","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":510375,"bill_number":"HR436","title":"Mance, Mr. Brian \"Chris\" Christopher; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Brian \"Chris\" Christopher Mance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR436/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39058","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":510376,"bill_number":"HR437","title":"Chapman, Mr. Charles W.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Charles W. Chapman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR437/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39059","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":510377,"bill_number":"HR438","title":"Gay, Jeffrey Dallas, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jeffrey Dallas Gay, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR438/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39060","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":510379,"bill_number":"HR439","title":"Hodge, Thomas \"Tom\" Weston; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Thomas \"Tom\" Weston Hodge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR439/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39061","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":510381,"bill_number":"HR440","title":"Gardner, Mr. Chris; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Chris Gardner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR440/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39062","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":510382,"bill_number":"HR441","title":"Davenport, Mr. Alton M. \"Pete\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Alton M. \"Pete\" Davenport; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR441/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39063","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":510383,"bill_number":"HR442","title":"Dye, Mr. Spencer Obe; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Spencer Obe Dye; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR442/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39064","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":510384,"bill_number":"HR443","title":"Little, Mr. Don A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Don A. Little; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR443/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39065","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":510385,"bill_number":"HR444","title":"Smith, Mr. Floyd; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Floyd Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR444/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39066","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":510387,"bill_number":"HR445","title":"Oliver, William Newton \"W.N.\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Newton \"W.N.\" Oliver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR445/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39067","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":510390,"bill_number":"HR446","title":"Lester, Mr. Keith; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Keith Lester; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR446/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39068","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":510391,"bill_number":"HR447","title":"Alexander, Gordon Lee, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Gordon Lee Alexander, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR447/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39069","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":510393,"bill_number":"HR448","title":"Thompson, Reverend Doctor James (Jim) Newton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Doctor James (Jim) Newton Thompson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR448/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39070","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":510394,"bill_number":"HR449","title":"Taylor, Mr. Dwight Landon; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Dwight Landon Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR449/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39071","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":510395,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Banking; secured transactions; change/provide for definitions; electronic chattel paper; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Title 11 of the O.C.G.A., relating to secured transactions, so as to modernize the article; to change and provide for definitions; to amend Code Section 33-10-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assets considered in determining financial condition of insurers, generally, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB185/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38992","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":510397,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Mental Health; provide for authorization of ambulance personnel to transport certain mentally ill patients","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to examination, hospitalization, and treatment of involuntary patients, so as to provide for authorization of ambulance personnel to transport certain mentally ill patients under certain circumstances; to provide for report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB186/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38993","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":510398,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"State Government; provide exemption for the board of commissioners of Georgia Student Finance Commission; board of directors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to provide exemptions for the board of commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission and the board of directors of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB187/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39075","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":510399,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Firearms; carrying/possession for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; provide exemption from the application of certain laws","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB188/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38998","sponsor":"Barry Loudermilk"},
{"bill_id":510400,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Education; permit proprietary institutions of higher education to participate in establishing college/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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB189/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39001","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":510401,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"\"Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act\"; provide for presumption of abandonment of gift cards, that remain unclaimed one year after issuance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act,\" so as to provide for the presumption of abandonment of gift certificates, gift cards, and credit memos that remain unclaimed one year after issuance; to provide for disposition of funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB190/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39034","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":510404,"bill_number":"SR265","title":"Augusta Christian Schools Varsity Competition Cheerleading Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Augusta Christian Schools Varsity Competition Cheerleading Team on winning the 2012 South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Class AAA State Competition Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR265/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38989","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":510405,"bill_number":"SR266","title":"Augusta Christian Schools Varsity Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Augusta Christian Schools varsity football team on their record-breaking season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR266/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38990","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":510409,"bill_number":"SR267","title":"U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; urge to close Noyes Cut in the Satilla River System","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the United States Army Corps of Engineers to close Noyes Cut in the Satilla River System; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Act 318","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR267/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38991","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":510410,"bill_number":"SR268","title":"Tate, Dr. Benny; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Benny Tate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR268/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38994","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":510411,"bill_number":"SR269","title":"Hayden, Dakota; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dakota Hayden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR269/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38995","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":510412,"bill_number":"SR270","title":"McDermitt, Charlie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charlie McDermitt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR270/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38996","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":510414,"bill_number":"SR271","title":"Montgomery, Sean; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sean Montgomery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR271/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38997","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":510415,"bill_number":"SR272","title":"Blackmon, Christian; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christian Blackmon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR272/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/38999","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":510416,"bill_number":"SR273","title":"Counties; re-creation of a previously existing county merged into another county accomplished by law; number of counties limited-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":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR273/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39002","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":510417,"bill_number":"SR274","title":"Stewart, Carol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carol Stewart on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR274/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39000","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":510419,"bill_number":"SR275","title":"South Hall Republican Club; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the South Hall Republican Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR275/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39003","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":510421,"bill_number":"SR276","title":"Hortman, Ms. Joy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Joy Hortman on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR276/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39006","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":510422,"bill_number":"SR277","title":"Local Option Sales and Use Tax; provide for comprehensive revision -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of the joint county and municipal local option sales and use tax and specify the distribution and use of the proceeds thereof for property tax relief; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR277/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39011","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":510423,"bill_number":"SR278","title":"Holman, Steve; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steve Holman on his outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR278/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39016","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":510424,"bill_number":"SR279","title":"Fulton County Marshal's Department; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fulton County Marshal's Department on the one hundredth anniversary of its establishment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR279/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39073","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":510425,"bill_number":"SR280","title":"Pope High School Wrestling Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Pope High School wrestling team on their 2012 GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR280/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39076","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":510428,"bill_number":"SR281","title":"Bowman, Michelle; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michelle Bowman, Harrison High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR281/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39077","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":510430,"bill_number":"SR282","title":"Griffin, Sara; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sara Griffin, Kell High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR282/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39078","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":510431,"bill_number":"SR283","title":"Brown, Dr. Wylie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Wylie Brown, Lassiter High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR283/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39080","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":510433,"bill_number":"SR284","title":"Smith, Eric; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eric Smith, North Springs High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR284/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39084","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":510434,"bill_number":"SR285","title":"Strydom, Debra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debra Strydom, Pope High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR285/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39086","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":510435,"bill_number":"SR286","title":"Sorenson, Dan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dan Sorenson, Pope High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR286/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39081","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":510437,"bill_number":"SR287","title":"Pool, Arielle; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Arielle Pool, Riverwood International School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR287/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39085","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":510438,"bill_number":"SR288","title":"Martin, David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Martin, Sprayberry High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR288/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39087","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":510439,"bill_number":"SR289","title":"Crooks, Dr. Cheryl; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Cheryl Crooks, Wheeler High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR289/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39079","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":510440,"bill_number":"SR290","title":"Bryan, Kelly; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kelly Bryan, Walton High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR290/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39082","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":510441,"bill_number":"SR291","title":"Link, Tina; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tina Link, Walton High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR291/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39083","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":512061,"bill_number":"SR339","title":"McCorkle, Sara; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Sara McCorkle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR339/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39181","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":512065,"bill_number":"SR338","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences Day; recognize February 26","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 26, 2013, as Family and Consumer Sciences Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR338/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39180","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":512071,"bill_number":"SR337","title":"Heartfield, Sandra; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sandra Heartfield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR337/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39179","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":512076,"bill_number":"SR336","title":"Powell, Ms. Fay Bellamy; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Fay Bellamy Powell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR336/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39178","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":512082,"bill_number":"SR335","title":"Children's Day; recognize February 26","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2013, as Children's Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR335/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39176","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":512089,"bill_number":"SR334","title":"GHP Legislative Appreciation Day; recognize March 1","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Governor's Honors Program and recognizing March 1, 2013, as GHP Legislative Appreciation Day at the capitol; and","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR334/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39175","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":512096,"bill_number":"SR333","title":"Brannen, Dianne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dianne Brannen for being named one of the Career Women's Network of Macon Women of Achievement for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR333/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39167","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":512102,"bill_number":"SR332","title":"Lee, Rebecca \"Becky\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rebecca \"Becky\" Lee for being named one of the Career Women's Network of Macon Women of Achievement for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR332/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39166","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":512108,"bill_number":"SR331","title":"Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies; urged not to contract with persons/businesses engaged in investment activities in Iran","description":"A RESOLUTION urging federal, state, and local government agencies not to contract with persons or businesses that are engaged in investment activities in Iran; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR331/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39165","sponsor":"Hardie Davis"},
{"bill_id":512114,"bill_number":"SR330","title":"Georgia Civil War Commission; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Civil War Commission; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR330/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39164","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":512120,"bill_number":"SR329","title":"Everhart, Chairman Sue P.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chairman Sue P. Everhart for her outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR329/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39162","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":512128,"bill_number":"SR328","title":"Maynard, Rita B.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Rita B. Maynard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR328/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39161","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":512135,"bill_number":"SR327","title":"Clergy Day; recognize February 25","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the contributions of members of the clergy in Georgia and recognizing Monday, February 25, 2013, as the 12th annual Clergy Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR327/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39160","sponsor":"Hardie Davis"},
{"bill_id":512140,"bill_number":"SR326","title":"Rooks, Sarah A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Sarah A. Rooks of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR326/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39158","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512146,"bill_number":"SR325","title":"Vindas-Carter, Rebecca; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Rebeca Vindas-Carter of South Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR325/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39157","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512152,"bill_number":"SR324","title":"Martin, Matthew J.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Matthew J. Martin of the University of North Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR324/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39156","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512160,"bill_number":"SR323","title":"Ingram, Rena E.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Rena E. Ingram of Fort Valley State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR323/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39155","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512165,"bill_number":"SR322","title":"Allan, Juliet Elizabeth; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Juliet Elizabeth Allan of the University of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR322/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39117","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512172,"bill_number":"SR321","title":"Kalyta, Kelsey A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kelsey A. Kalyta of Armstrong Atlantic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR321/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39116","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512178,"bill_number":"SR320","title":"Vendeville, Jean-Yves; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jean-Yves Vendeville for his outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR320/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39113","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512183,"bill_number":"SR319","title":"Holloman, LaNette; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LaNette Holloman for her outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR319/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39112","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512192,"bill_number":"SR318","title":"Garnto, Kelsi S.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kelsi S. Garnto of East Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR318/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39111","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512197,"bill_number":"SR317","title":"Hardin, Kristy Ann; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kristy Ann Hardin of Georgia Regents University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR317/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39110","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512204,"bill_number":"SR316","title":"Albrycht, Leslie; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Leslie Albrycht of Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR316/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39106","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512210,"bill_number":"SR315","title":"Hanley, Logan Richard; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Logan Richard Hanley of Georgia Southwestern State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR315/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39104","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512217,"bill_number":"SR314","title":"Weaver, Mark Kain; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Mark Kain Weaver of Georgia Southern University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR314/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39101","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512224,"bill_number":"SR313","title":"Blowers, Jessie; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jessie Blowers of Kennesaw State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR313/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39099","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512231,"bill_number":"SR312","title":"Stakich, Jennifer Rose; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jennifer Rose Stakich of Valdosta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR312/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39174","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512236,"bill_number":"SR311","title":"Rosenbaum, Jennifer Michelle; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jennifer Michelle Rosenbaum of Clayton State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR311/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39173","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512241,"bill_number":"SR310","title":"Stokes, Faith Marie; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Faith Marie Stokes of Dalton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR310/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39172","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512249,"bill_number":"SR309","title":"Barker, Garret Leighton; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Garrett Leighton Barker of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR309/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39171","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512256,"bill_number":"SR308","title":"Rodriguez, Juan M.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Juan M. Rodriguez of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR308/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39170","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512263,"bill_number":"SR307","title":"Browning, Mary; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Mary Browning of Gordon State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR307/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39169","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512269,"bill_number":"SR306","title":"Lindborg, Rebekah J.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Rebekah J. Lindborg of the College of Coastal Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR306/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39163","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512276,"bill_number":"SR305","title":"Lohr, Shelby Regan; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Shelby Regan Lohr of Georgia State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR305/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39159","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512282,"bill_number":"SR304","title":"Colley, Viniecia D.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Viniecia D. Colley of Albany State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR304/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39154","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512289,"bill_number":"SR303","title":"Phan, Andrew Nguyen; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Andrew Nguyen Phan of Atlanta Metropolitan State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR303/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39133","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512295,"bill_number":"SR302","title":"Maret, Galen Lane; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Galen Lane Maret of Georgia Highlands College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR302/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39131","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512302,"bill_number":"SR301","title":"Shead, Ariel B.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Ariel B. Shead of Savannah State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR301/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39119","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512307,"bill_number":"SR300","title":"Contractor, Alisha A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Alisha A. Contractor of the University of West Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR300/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39102","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512313,"bill_number":"SR299","title":"Floyd, Christopher; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Christopher Floyd of Darton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR299/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39115","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512322,"bill_number":"SR298","title":"Falk, Carolyn; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Carolyn Falk of Georgia Gwinnett College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR298/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39103","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512326,"bill_number":"SR297","title":"Zuiderveen, Caleb; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Caleb Zuiderveen of Columbus State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR297/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39098","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512334,"bill_number":"SR296","title":"Ragan, Jennifer A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jennifer A. Ragan of Bainbridge College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR296/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39092","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512339,"bill_number":"SR295","title":"Ness, Heather; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Heather Ness of Middle Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR295/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39091","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512345,"bill_number":"SR294","title":"Khosravi, Hasan; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Hasan Khosravi of Georgia Institute of Technology on Academic Recognition Day for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR294/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39090","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512353,"bill_number":"SR293","title":"Ralph A. Pierce Memorial Highway; Lumpkin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Ralph A. Pierce and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Act 312","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR293/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39089","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":512359,"bill_number":"SR292","title":"Spaceport Georgia; requesting the support","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the support of Spaceport Georgia and the City of St. Marys and various other agencies' due diligence to confirm Spaceport Georgia viability and to defer Site One relocation efforts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR292/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39088","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":512364,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Crimes/Offenses; define parameters for the use of unmanned aircraft in surveillance activities by private persons/law enforcement officers","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 define parameters for the use of unmanned aircraft in surveillance activities by private persons and law enforcement officers; to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16, relating to the possession of dangerous weapons, so as to prohibit equipping an unmanned aircraft with weaponry; 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 define parameters for the use of unmanned aircraft in searches and seizures; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB200/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39183","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":512372,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Board of Education of McDuffie County; change description of the education 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":"2013-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB199/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39168","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":512378,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"\"Gun Buy-Back Program\"; no public funds shall be expended by the state","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 regarding dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to provide that no public funds shall be expended by the state or any municipality, county, school district, or other political subdivision of the state for the purpose of a gun buy-back program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB198/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39140","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":512386,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Firearms; provide that information relating to persons issued weapons carry licenses shall be confidential","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 that information relating to persons issued weapons carry licenses shall be confidential; to prohibit the creation or maintenance of any data bases regarding persons issued weapons carry licenses; to provide for verification of licenses; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB197/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39139","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":512392,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"State Road and Tollway Authority; authorize motorcycles to operate in toll lanes/toll roads without payment of a toll","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 32-10-64 and 40-6-54 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general toll powers, police powers, and rules and regulations of the State Road and Tollway Authority and the designation of travel lanes for exclusive use of certain vehicles by the Department of Transportation, penalties, presumption that an owner committed the violation, and establishment of high occupancy toll lanes, respectively, so as to authorize motorcycles to operate in toll lanes and on toll roads without the payment of a toll; 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":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Committee Unfavorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB196/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39138","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":512397,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"Education; authorize public/private schools to stock a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to student health in elementary and secondary education, so as to authorize public and private schools to stock a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements and reporting; to provide for arrangements with manufacturers; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to authorize licensed health practitioners to prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine for schools; to authorize pharmacists to fill such prescriptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB195/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39132","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":512405,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Natural Resources Dept.; include an exemption for restoration of certain barns; promote Georgia tourist destinations","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-3-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Natural Resources relative to historic preservation and promotion, so as to include an exemption for restoration of certain barns used to promote Georgia tourist destinations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB194/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39130","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":512409,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Uniform Interstate Family Support Act; update","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the enforcement of duty of support, so as to update the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB193/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39118","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":512418,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change definition of term \"firefighter\"; creditable service for certain prior service","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to change the definition of the term \"firefighter\"; to provide for creditable service for certain prior service; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB192/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39114","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":512424,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"\"Ava's Law\"; provide definitions; certain insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance coverage for autism, so as to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB191/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39109","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":512429,"bill_number":"HR464","title":"Oglesby, Jamie White, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jamie White Oglesby, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR464/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39153","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":512436,"bill_number":"HR463","title":"Dannelly, William Christopher; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Christopher Dannelly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR463/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39152","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":512442,"bill_number":"HR462","title":"Guidry, Bishop Carolyn Tyler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry on her outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR462/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39151","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":512449,"bill_number":"HR461","title":"Brown, Reverend Doctor Teresa L. Fry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Reverend Doctor Teresa L. Fry Brown on her outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR461/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39150","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":512455,"bill_number":"HR460","title":"Whitman, Reverend Doctor Eyvonne H.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Reverend Doctor Eyvonne H. Whitman on her outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR460/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39149","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":512462,"bill_number":"HR459","title":"Cassady, Elizabeth Ann Stringer Reins; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elizabeth Ann Stringer Reins Cassady; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR459/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39148","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":512466,"bill_number":"HR458","title":"Garrison, Emma; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emma Garrison on her significant achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR458/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39147","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":512475,"bill_number":"HR457","title":"Lee, Jong Ho; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jong Ho Lee on his outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR457/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39146","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":512482,"bill_number":"HR456","title":"Chambers, James Robert, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Robert Chambers, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR456/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39145","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":512487,"bill_number":"HR455","title":"DeKalb Choral Guild; 35th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the DeKalb Choral Guild upon the occasion of its 35th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR455/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39144","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":512495,"bill_number":"HR454","title":"Chief Albert Luthuli Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chief Albert John Luthuli and recognizing February 21, 2013, as Chief Albert Luthuli Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR454/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39143","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":512500,"bill_number":"HR453","title":"Nashville Woman's Club; 100th anniversary; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Nashville Woman's Club on their 100th anniversary and inviting its members to be appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR453/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39142","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":512507,"bill_number":"HR452","title":"Clarke, Mr. G. Clisby; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. G. Clisby Clarke and inviting him to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR452/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39141","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":512514,"bill_number":"HR451","title":"Trooper John Frank Bass Memorial Bridge; Troup County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper John Frank Bass and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR451/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39137","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":512520,"bill_number":"HR450","title":"Colonel Benjamin H. and Anne Purcell Highway; Habersham County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Colonel Benjamin H. and Anne Grant Purcell and dedicating a road in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR450/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39136","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":512527,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"Taxable net income; all income received as military retirement or survivor benefit; exempt from taxation","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 exempt from taxation all income received as a military retirement or survivor benefit; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB453/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39184","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":512533,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"Milton, City of; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), 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":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB452/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39182","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":512538,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; Oconee Judicial Circuit; provide for additional judge","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 Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and the Oconee Judicial Circuit; to provide for the initial appointment of such judges by the Governor; to provide for the election and terms of office of such judges; to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the superior courts,\" approved March 27, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 205), so as to provide for the selection of the chief judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB451/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39177","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":512548,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4427), 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 said technology fees may be put; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB450/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39135","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":512553,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"Agency records disclosure; change certain provisions relating to 9-1-1 calls","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 agency records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to 9-1-1 calls; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB449/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39134","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":512559,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"Game and fish; zones of this state in which game may be enticed; redefine","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-3-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the unlawful enticement of game, so as to redefine the zones of this state in which game may be enticed; to amend Code Section 27-3-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wildlife hunting seasons and bag limits, so as to extend the deer season for Glascock County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB448/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39129","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":512566,"bill_number":"HB447","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":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB447/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39128","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":512570,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"Guardian and ward; proposed ward who resided in another state prior to submission of guardianship or conservatorship petition for such proposed ward; provide certain additional notice requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, so as to provide for certain additional notice requirements for a proposed ward who resided in another state prior to the submission of a guardianship or conservatorship petition for such proposed ward; to require disclosure in petitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB446/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39127","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":512579,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"Local five mill share funds; equalized adjusted school property tax digest; exclude freeport property","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-164 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local five mill share funds, so as to exclude freeport property from the equalized adjusted school property tax digest for purposes of calculating local five mill share; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB445/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39126","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":512585,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"Fulton County Superior Court; amount of supplement for judges; increase","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to supplement the salaries of the judges of the Superior Court of Fulton County, approved March 8, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 1076), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4092), so as to increase the amount of such supplement for the judges of the superior court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB444/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39125","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":512590,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"Fulton County Magistrate Court; successor to chief judge currently serving shall be appointed by Governor; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the appointment of magistrates in Fulton County, approved March 18, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4373), as amended, so as to provide that the successor to the chief magistrate judge of the Magistrate Court of Fulton County currently serving shall be appointed by the Governor; to provide that after one four-year term, the chief magistrate shall be elected in nonpartisan elections; to provide for the appointment of magistrates; to provide for the assignment of responsibilities; to provide for the filling of vacancies; 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":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB443/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39124","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":512596,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"Fulton County State Court; administrator shall have oversight of budget; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the State Court of Fulton County; to provide that the court administrator shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the court administrator, with the approval of the chief judge, is authorized to make changes to line item appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB442/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39123","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":512603,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"Fulton County Superior Court; administrator shall have oversight of budget; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the Superior Court of Fulton County; to provide that the court administrator shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the court administrator, with the approval of the chief judge, is authorized to make changes to line item appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB441/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39122","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":512611,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"Ellenton, City of; election and powers of city councilmembers; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Ellenton, Georgia, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3073), so as to change certain provisions relating to the election and powers of city councilmembers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB440/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39121","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":512617,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"Sheriffs; proof of eligibility to hold office; clarify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications, training requirements, and exemptions for sheriffs, so as to clarify provisions related to proof of eligibility to hold office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB439/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39120","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":512623,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"Court-referred alternative dispute resolution programs; legal costs; increase maximum amount of additional cost","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-23-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of additional legal costs in civil actions for purposes of providing court-connected or court-referred alternative dispute resolution programs, so as to increase the maximum amount of such additional cost; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB438/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39108","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":512629,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"Atlanta Judicial Circuit; provide for selection of chief judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the selection of the chief judge of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; to provide for terms; to provide for powers and duties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB437/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39107","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":512635,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"Public officers; counties and municipalities provide by local law for district durational residency requirements; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons ineligible to hold office, vacation of office, and validity of acts performed while in office, so as to authorize counties and municipalities to provide by local law for district durational residency requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB436/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39105","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":512640,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"Fulton County State Court; change compensation of chief judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Fulton County, approved March 24, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 3023), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3537), so as to change the compensation of the chief judge of the court; to provide for duties of the chief judge; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB435/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39100","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":512649,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"Liens; mechanics and materialmen; special liens include amount due and interest on such amount; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liens of mechanics and materialmen, so as to provide that special liens include the amount due and interest on such amount; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB434/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39097","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":512654,"bill_number":"HB433","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, particularly by an Act approved March 4, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3608), 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 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB433/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39096","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":512659,"bill_number":"HB432","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 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 the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB432/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39095","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":512665,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"Culloden, City of; elections and terms of members of city council; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Culloden in the County of Monroe, approved October 24, 1887 (Ga. L. 1886-87, Vol. II, p. 655), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4086), and an Act approved April 4, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 5207), so as to provide for elections and terms of members of the city council; to change the election of councilmembers from district to at-large; 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB431/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39093","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":513381,"bill_number":"SR359","title":"Mowery, Cullen; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cullen Mowery, Harrison High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR359/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39234","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":513382,"bill_number":"SR358","title":"Tarbell, Michael; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Michael Tarbell, Kell High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR358/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39233","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":513383,"bill_number":"SR357","title":"Cohn, Brian; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brian Cohn, Lassiter High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR357/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39232","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":513385,"bill_number":"SR356","title":"Kelly, Emily; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emily Kelly, North Springs High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR356/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39231","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":513386,"bill_number":"SR355","title":"Lo, Krystal; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Krystal Lo, Pope High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR355/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39229","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":513387,"bill_number":"SR354","title":"Bao, Wendi; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Wendi Bao, Pope High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR354/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39239","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":513389,"bill_number":"SR353","title":"Olson, Charly Jo; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Charly Jo Olson, Riverwood International School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR353/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39238","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":513390,"bill_number":"SR352","title":"Nguyen, Tiffany; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tiffany Nguyen, Sprayberry High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR352/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39237","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":513391,"bill_number":"SR351","title":"Zhang, Lucy; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lucy Zhang, Wheeler High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR351/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39236","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":513393,"bill_number":"SR350","title":"Niu, Catherine; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Catherine Niu, Walton High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR350/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39235","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":513394,"bill_number":"SR349","title":"Wu, Alex; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alex Wu, Walton High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR349/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39230","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":513395,"bill_number":"SR348","title":"Georgia Program Integrity Joint Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Program Integrity Joint Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR348/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39228","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":513397,"bill_number":"SR347","title":"Bankhead, Mr. John G.R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. John G. R. Bankhead, the GBI's Director of Public Affairs, based upon his contributions to the law enforcement profession in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR347/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39227","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":513398,"bill_number":"SR346","title":"Georgia Power Linemen, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 84, Georgia AFL-CIO members; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending linemen from Georgia Power and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 84, members of the Georgia AFL-CIO, for their diligence in responding to the needs of individuals in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR346/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39194","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":513399,"bill_number":"SR345","title":"Senate Select Alternative Funding for Medicaid and Other Health Care Federal Funding Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Select Alternative Funding for Medicaid and Other Health Care Federal Funding Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR345/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39193","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":513400,"bill_number":"SR344","title":"Roy, Roberto; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Roberto Roy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR344/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39192","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":513402,"bill_number":"SR343","title":"Georgia Airports Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Airports Association and its leadership; Robert Mohl, Hope Macaluso, Mario Evans, Colette Edmisten, Mike Mathews, and Blake Swafford, and recognizing February 21, 2013, as Legislative Fly-In at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR343/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39188","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":513403,"bill_number":"SR342","title":"Zero Waste Georgia Campaign; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Zero Waste Georgia Campaign and its efforts to create a safer, more sustainable environment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR342/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39187","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":513404,"bill_number":"SR341","title":"Lee, Mr. Oliver; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Oliver Lee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR341/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39186","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":513406,"bill_number":"SR340","title":"Independent Physician Practices in Georgia; create senate study committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Independent Physician Practices in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR340/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39185","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":513407,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Curriculum Content Standards Advisory Council; establishment; review/revise competencies/content standards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-141 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the review of competencies and core curriculum, so as to provide for the establishment of a Curriculum Content Standards Advisory Council to review and revise competencies and content standards; to provide for subcommittees; to provide for public hearings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB203/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39191","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":513408,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Health; bill of rights for residents of long-term care facilities; provide definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the bill of rights for residents of long-term care facilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB202/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39190","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":513410,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Ad Valorem; homestead exemption; White County school district; educational purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from White County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $100,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older and whose income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $25,000.00; 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB201/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39189","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":513411,"bill_number":"HR484","title":"Dade County High School Lady Wolverines softball team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dade County High School Lady Wolverines softball team on their 2012 AA State Softball Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR484/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39226","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":513412,"bill_number":"HR483","title":"Stephens, Barbara; former Morgantown Mayor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending former Morganton Mayor Barbara Stephens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR483/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39225","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":513414,"bill_number":"HR482","title":"Taylor, Susie; Fannin County School System's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susie Taylor, Fannin County School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR482/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39224","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":513415,"bill_number":"HR481","title":"Gilmer High School wrestling team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Gilmer High School wrestling team on their 2012 GHSA Class AAAA Duals State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR481/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39223","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":513416,"bill_number":"HR480","title":"Verner, Mrs. Sarah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Sarah Verner on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR480/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39222","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":513417,"bill_number":"HR479","title":"Nunnally, Lewis Brown; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lewis Brown Nunnally; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR479/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39221","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":513419,"bill_number":"HR478","title":"Vest, Mr. Edward; Mrs. Lisa Vest; 25th wedding anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Lisa Vest on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR478/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39220","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":513420,"bill_number":"HR477","title":"Falls, Edgar Franklin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edgar Franklin Falls; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR477/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39219","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":513421,"bill_number":"HR476","title":"Catron, Susan; Nikki Gribble; Cupcake Wars champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan Catron and Nikki Gribble Cupcake Wars champions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR476/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39218","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":513423,"bill_number":"HR475","title":"Jenkins, Tracy; Gilmer County School System's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tracy Jenkins, Gilmer County School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR475/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39217","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":513424,"bill_number":"HR474","title":"Stowers, Mr. Reggie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Reggie Stowers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR474/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39216","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":513425,"bill_number":"HR473","title":"Banks County Leopards Wrestling Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION Congratulating the Banks County Leopards Wrestling Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR473/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39215","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":513427,"bill_number":"HR472","title":"Children's Advocacy Centers Day at the capitol; February 20, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia and recognizing February 20, 2013, as Children's Advocacy Centers Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR472/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39214","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":513428,"bill_number":"HR471","title":"Georgia Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Day; February 28, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of Georgia Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and recognizing February 28, 2013, as Georgia Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR471/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39213","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":513430,"bill_number":"HR470","title":"A Child Is Missing; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending A Child Is Missing for its outstanding service in helping to secure the well-being of children, the elderly, and disabled citizens of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR470/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39212","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":513432,"bill_number":"HR469","title":"Dorminey, Mrs. Virginia Elizabeth Petty; 90th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 90th birthday of Mrs. Virginia Elizabeth Petty Dorminey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR469/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39211","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":513433,"bill_number":"HR468","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 on being named the State Forestry Commission 2012 Northern Unit of the Year and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR468/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39210","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":513434,"bill_number":"HR467","title":"Bleckley/Pulaski Forestry Unit; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bleckley/Pulaski Forestry Unit on being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2012 Southern Unit of the Year and inviting its members to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR467/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39209","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":513435,"bill_number":"HR466","title":"Barron, Dr. Laurie; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Laurie Barron on being named the 2013 MetLife/NASSP National Middle Level Principal of the Year and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR466/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39208","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":513437,"bill_number":"HR465","title":"Georgia Southern Univ. ROTC Ranger Challenge Team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Southern University ROTC Program's 2013 Ranger Challenge Team on their victory at the Regional Ranger Challenge competition and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR465/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39207","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":513438,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"Debtor and creditor; repeal Chapter 5, relating to debt adjustment; enact new Chapter 5, relating to debt management services","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 repeal Chapter 5, relating to debt adjustment; to enact a new Chapter 5, relating to debt management services; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB465/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39206","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":513439,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"Mortgages; deed to secure debt which conveys as security for a loan or obligation for one or more lots in residential development subject to covenants and property owners' association; provide","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 to general provisions regarding mortgages, conveyances to secure debt, and liens, so as to provide that a deed to secure debt which conveys as security for a loan or obligation one or more lots in a residential development that is subject to covenants and a property owners' association and which covenants are properly filed and recorded shall be subject to and subordinate to such covenants; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB464/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39205","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":513441,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"Motor vehicle licenses; registration rates under International Registration Plan for apportioned vehicles; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle license fees and classes, so as change the registration rates under the International Registration Plan for apportioned vehicles; to provide for the local ad valorem taxes on such vehicles to be included in the registration payment; to provide for distribution to local governing authorities; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB463/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39204","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":513442,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"Wild animals; certain hybrid offspring of Asian leopard cats and domestic cats at least four generations from Asian leopard cat shall not be a wild animal for which permit is required; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-5-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wild animals for which a license or permit is required, so as to provide that certain hybrid offspring of Asian leopard cats and domestic cats which are at least four generations from the Asian leopard cat shall not be a wild animal for which a permit is required; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB462/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39203","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":513443,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"Assistance; single administrator for dental services for Medicaid recipients and PeachCare for Kids participants; provide","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 with 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":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB461/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39202","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":513445,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; no person under a sentence of confinement shall be eligible for membership; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to provide that no person under a sentence of confinement shall be eligible for membership in such retirement fund; to provide that a member of such fund shall not accrue creditable service while under a sentence of confinement; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB460/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39201","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":513446,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"Speed restrictions; impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in left-hand lanes; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed restrictions, so as to modify provisions relating to impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in left-hand lanes; 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":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB459/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39200","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":513447,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"Condominiums; maximum allowable casualty insurance deductible imposed by associations; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-3-94 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to damage or destruction of units, restoration, vote not to restore, and allocation of insurance deductible, so as to change the maximum allowable casualty insurance deductible imposed by condominium associations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB458/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39199","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":513449,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"Hiram, City of; reincorporation, corporate boundaries, municipal powers, and exercise of powers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Hiram, approved February 27, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2620), as amended, so as to provide for reincorporation, corporate boundaries, municipal powers, and exercise of powers; to provide for a government structure of such city including creation, number, and election of a mayor and the city council; to provide for definitions and construction; 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":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB457/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39198","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":513450,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"Student scholarship organizations; qualified school or program or scholarship organization; prohibit discrimination","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 prohibit discrimination by any qualified school or program or student scholarship organization; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB456/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39197","sponsor":"Simone Bell"},
{"bill_id":513451,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"Redevelopment Powers Law; add to definition of term \"redevelopment costs\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-44-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the \"Redevelopment Powers Law,\" so as to add to the definition of the term \"redevelopment costs\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB455/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39196","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":513452,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"Budget report; require certain items to be included in tax expenditure review","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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB454/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39195","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":515373,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"Cornelia, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Cornelia; to provide a general repealer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB466/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39263","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":515374,"bill_number":"HB467","title":"Danville, Town of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Danville; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB467/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39264","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":515375,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"Local school board members; use of public funds for litigation expenses relating to removal proceedings; prohibit","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 prohibit the use of public funds for litigation expenses relating to removal proceedings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB468/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39265","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":515376,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"Taxable net income; retirement income received from military service not be 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":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB469/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39266","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":515377,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"Bibb County; Civil Service System and Civil Service Board; define a certain term; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a Civil Service System and a Civil Service Board for Bibb County, approved March 9, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 682), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 750), and an Act approved April 14, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4099), so as to define a certain term; to provide for an award of an attorney's fee under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB470/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39267","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":515378,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"Calhoun, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Calhoun 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":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB471/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39268","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":515379,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"Gordon County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Gordon 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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB472/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39269","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":515381,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"Counties and municipal corporations; add option of fiscal year contracts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to add the option of fiscal year contracts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB473/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39270","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":515382,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"Historic preservation; additional uses which are not prohibited by law; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-10-29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to changes or uses not prohibited by historic preservation provisions, so as to clarify additional uses which are not prohibited by historic preservation laws; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB474/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39271","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":515383,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"Drivers' licenses; commissioner to enter into reciprocal agreements on behalf of Georgia for recognition of licenses issued by foreign territories; authorize","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 authorize the commissioner of driver services to enter into reciprocal agreements on behalf of Georgia for the recognition of drivers' licenses issued by foreign territories; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB475/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39272","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":515384,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"Hinesville, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to create a new charter for the City of Hinesville in the County of Liberty,\" approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2604), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB476/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39275","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":515386,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia Judicial Retirement System; transfer service credit","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 the payment for creditable service in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for prior service as a member of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB477/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39276","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":515387,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"State Board of Pardons and Paroles; issuing medical reprieves to incapacitated persons suffering a progressively debilitating terminal illness; define terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-9-43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to information to be considered by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles generally, so as to define terms applicable to issuing medical reprieves to entirely incapacitated persons suffering a progressively debilitating terminal illness; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB478/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39277","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":515388,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"Forsyth County; Board of Education; change compensation of chairperson and members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Board of Education of Forsyth County and to consolidate and restate provisions of law relating to the board, approved March 24, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5052), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 18, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3783), so as to change the compensation of the chairperson and members of the board; to remove compensation for per diem expenses; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB479/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39278","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":515390,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"Crimes and offenses; list of persons who may be present in courtroom when person under age of 16 testifies concerning a sex offense; add victim assistance personnel","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-8-54 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons allowed to be present in a courtroom when a person under the age of 16 testifies concerning a sex offense, so as to add victim assistance personnel to the list of persons who may be present in a courtroom when a person under the age of 16 testifies concerning a sex offense; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB480/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39279","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":515391,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"Ethical Treatment of Human Embryos Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the parent and child relationship generally, so as to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person or entity to intentionally or knowingly create or attempt to create an in vitro human embryo by any means other than fertilization of a human egg by a human sperm; to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person or entity to intentionally or knowingly create or attempt to create an in vitro hybrid human-animal embryo; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB481/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39281","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":515392,"bill_number":"HB482","title":"Corrections, Department of; employees serving as certified peace officers may retain their weapons under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Corrections and the Department of Corrections, so as to provide that employees of the Department of Corrections serving as certified peace officers may retain their weapons under certain circumstances; to authorize the Board of Corrections to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-18","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB482/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39282","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":515393,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"Repeat offenders; ineligibility for parole under certain circumstances; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-10-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to punishment for repeat offenders, so as to change provisions relating to ineligibility for parole under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB483/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39283","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":515394,"bill_number":"HB484","title":"Monroe, City of; provide for jurisdiction of municipal court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to reincorporate the City of Monroe in the County of Walton,\" approved April 8, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 3221), as amended, so as to provide for the jurisdiction of the municipal court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB484/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39284","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":515395,"bill_number":"HB485","title":"Soperton, City of; City Court; change salary of judge and solicitor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to establish the City Court of Soperton (now known as the State Court of Treutlen), in and for the County of Treutlen, approved August 18, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 519), as amended, so as to change the salary of the judge and solicitor; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB485/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39302","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":515396,"bill_number":"HR485","title":"Leana Nicole Craft Memorial Intersection; Monroe County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Leanna Nicole Craft and dedicating an intersection in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR485/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39273","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":515397,"bill_number":"HR486","title":"Municipalities; created on or after January 1, 2005; establish independent school system; authorize - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize any municipality created on or after January 1, 2005, and any municipality which is contiguous to a municipality created on or after January 1, 2005, irrespective of whether such municipalities may be in different counties, to establish individually or collectively by local law an independent school system; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR486/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39280","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":515400,"bill_number":"HR487","title":"Trooper Clyde Arthur Wehunt Memorial Highway; Fannin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Clyde Arthur Wehunt and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR487/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39285","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":515401,"bill_number":"HR488","title":"Roy, Roberto; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Roberto Roy and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR488/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39286","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":515402,"bill_number":"HR489","title":"Gainesville High School golf team; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gainesville High School golf team on their 2012 Class AAA State Championship win and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR489/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39287","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":515403,"bill_number":"HR490","title":"Gainesville High School Red Elephants football team; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gainesville High School Red Elephants football team on their 2012 Class AAAAA State Championship win and inviting them and the Gainesville High School football team coaches, cheerleading team, and administration to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR490/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39288","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":515404,"bill_number":"HR491","title":"Gainesville High School girls golf team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Gainesville High School girls golf team on their Class AAA State Championship win and inviting the players and coaches to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR491/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39289","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":515405,"bill_number":"HR492","title":"Children's Day at the capitol; February 26, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2013, as Children's Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR492/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39290","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":515407,"bill_number":"HR493","title":"Mini 1 Future Extreme Allstars Competition Cheerleading Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Mini 1 Future Extreme Allstars Competition Cheerleading Team on winning the 2013 Cheersport National Competition Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR493/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39291","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":515408,"bill_number":"HR494","title":"Junior Large 2 Future Extreme Allstars; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Junior Large 2 Future Extreme Allstars on winning the 2013 Cheersport National Competition Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR494/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39292","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":515409,"bill_number":"HR495","title":"State YMCA of Georgia's Center for Civic Engagement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State YMCA of Georgia's Center for Civic Engagement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR495/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39293","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":515411,"bill_number":"HR496","title":"Corbett, James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Corbett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR496/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39294","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":515412,"bill_number":"HR497","title":"Akins Ford Dodge Chrysler Jeep; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Akins Ford Dodge Chrysler Jeep as it joins many Georgia businesses in \"going green\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR497/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39295","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":515413,"bill_number":"HR498","title":"Taiwan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR498/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39296","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":515414,"bill_number":"HR499","title":"Bankhead, Mr. John G. R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. John G. R. Bankhead, the GBI's Director of Public Affairs, on the occasion of his retirement and his contributions to the law enforcement profession in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR499/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39297","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":515415,"bill_number":"HR500","title":"Moore, Frederick; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Frederick Moore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR500/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39298","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":515417,"bill_number":"HR501","title":"Everhart, Chairman Sue P.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chairman Sue P. Everhart for her outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR501/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39299","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":515418,"bill_number":"HR502","title":"Joint Study Committee on Mental Health and School Violence; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Mental Health and School Violence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR502/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39300","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":515419,"bill_number":"HR503","title":"Major W. David Gray Memorial Highway; Rockdale County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Major W. David Gray and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR503/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39301","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":515420,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Appeal and Error; limit the scope of judgments/orders; child custody cases; direct appeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 5-6-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, procedure for review of judgments, orders, or decisions not subject to direct appeal, scope of review, and hearings in criminal cases involving a capital offense for which death penalty is sought, so as to limit the scope of judgments or orders in child custody cases which are subject to direct appeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB204/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39251","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":515421,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Professions/Businesses; change the expiration/renewal dates for certain licenses/certificates issued by certain professional licensing boards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to change the expiration and renewal dates for certain licenses and certificates issued by certain professional licensing boards; to prohibit professional licensing boards from requiring continuing education and training once a license has been issued except in the event disciplinary action has been taken against the licensee; to provide for exceptions and for applicability; to provide for the division director of the Secretary of State to adopt rules and regulations to effectuate such provisions; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB205/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39252","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":515422,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Interstate Cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia to certain conventions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interstate cooperation, so as to provide for delegations from the State of Georgia to certain conventions called by the Congress of the United States for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States pursuant to Article V of said constitution; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Act 641","last_action_date":"2014-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB206/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39253","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":515425,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Probation of first offenders; person disqualified from employment when discharged as felony offender; add private home care providers to list","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation of first offenders, so as to add private home care providers to the list of persons who may be disqualified from employment when discharged as a felony offender under a first offender plea; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB207/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39254","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":515426,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"State Defense Force; remove restrictions; public officers/employees; absent for service","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":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":"Veterans, Military and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB208/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39255","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":515427,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Electronic Transactions; provide that no entity shall be prohibited from making self-help documents; not a substitute for advice of a professional","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electronic transactions, so as to provide that no individual, company, or other entity shall be prohibited from making available, designing, creating, publishing, assembling, completing, distributing, displaying, or selling self-help documents, information, and automated forms in hard copy, electronically, or online, whether made available with or without a fee, provided that the storefront, website, or other medium from which the items are provided states that the items are not the substitute for the advice of a professional in the relevant industry; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Tabled","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB209/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39256","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":515428,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation","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 repeal Chapter 6A, relating to land conservation; to create the Georgia Legacy Program; to provide for legislative intent; to create conservation funding mechanisms and provide for their operation; to establish procedural requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB210/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39257","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":515429,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Professions/Businesses; provide definition for \"psychological testing\"","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 a definition for the term \"psychological testing\"; to clarify that persons licensed as professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists are not authorized to conduct psychological testing as defined; to clarify that psychological testing is part of the practice of psychology; to amend Code Section 37-1-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the general provisions governing and regulating mental health, so as to conform a cross-reference; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB211/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39261","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":515430,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Education; require schools to provide training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation","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, so as to require schools to provide training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator for students in grades seven through 12; to provide for a definition; to provide for requirements; to provide for monitoring; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB212/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39258","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":515431,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"\"Flint River Drought Protection Act\"; clarify legislative intent; revise definitions; expand programs","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Flint River Drought Protection Act,\" so as to clarify legislative intent; to revise definitions; to expand programs and provide for completion of new studies; to provide for additional powers of the director; to provide for new irrigation efficiency requirements; to provide for participation in augmented flow programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB213/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39262","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":515432,"bill_number":"SR360","title":"Bulloch Fertilizer Company; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Bulloch Fertilizer Company on 50 years of successful business; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR360/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39240","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":515434,"bill_number":"SR361","title":"Conditioned Air Association of Georgia Day; recognize March 7","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2013, as Conditioned Air Association of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR361/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39241","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":515435,"bill_number":"SR362","title":"Brannen, Fire Chief Bobby; Glennville Volunteer Fire Dept.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Glennville Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Bobby Brannen on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR362/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39242","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":515436,"bill_number":"SR363","title":"Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Day; recognize February 26","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 26, 2013, as Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR363/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39243","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":515438,"bill_number":"SR364","title":"Gordon Lee Memorial High School Lady Trojan Softball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon Lee Memorial High School Lady Trojan softball team on their exceptional season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR364/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39244","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":515439,"bill_number":"SR365","title":"Parden, Blake; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Blake Parden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR365/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39245","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":515440,"bill_number":"SR366","title":"Garcia, Ana Paula; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ana Paula Garcia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR366/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39246","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":515441,"bill_number":"SR367","title":"Carrington, Mikayla; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mikayla Carrington; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR367/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39247","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":515443,"bill_number":"SR368","title":"Chadwick, Hunter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hunter Chadwick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR368/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39248","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":515444,"bill_number":"SR369","title":"Pace, Zoe; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zoe Pace; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR369/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39249","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":515445,"bill_number":"SR370","title":"Valle, Anna; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anna Valle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR370/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39250","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":515446,"bill_number":"SR371","title":"U.S. Congress; making renewed application to call for a convention for purpose of proposing an amendment to U.S. Constitution","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR371/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39259","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":515447,"bill_number":"SR372","title":"Dozier, Dr. Cheryl Davenport; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Cheryl Davenport Dozier on being named as permanent president of Savannah State University by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR372/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39260","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":515448,"bill_number":"SR373","title":"YMCA of Georgia's Center for Civic Engagement; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the State YMCA of Georgia's Center for Civic Engagement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR373/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39274","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":516889,"bill_number":"SR385","title":"Underwood, J. Ethan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Ethan Underwood on the occasion of his retirement as chairman of the Forsyth County Republican Party; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR385/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39343","sponsor":"Jack Murphy"},
{"bill_id":516890,"bill_number":"SR384","title":"Gordon Lee High School Wrestling Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Gordon Lee High School wrestling team on their outstanding 2012 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR384/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39340","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":516892,"bill_number":"SR383","title":"Sergeant John A. Franklin Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Sergeant John A. Franklin and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR383/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39339","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":516895,"bill_number":"SR382","title":"Dalton High School Boys Swimming and Diving Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dalton High School boys swimming and diving team on their 2013 Class AAAAA State Championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR382/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39319","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":516901,"bill_number":"SR381","title":"Georgia Council of Deliberation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia Council of Deliberation and congratulating the council on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR381/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39318","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":516904,"bill_number":"SR380","title":"St. Patrick Day Parade Committee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Brendan T. Sheehan and the Grand Marshal of the 2013 St. Patrick's Day Parade, James A. Ray on the upcoming occasion of the 2013 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR380/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39315","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":516907,"bill_number":"SR379","title":"Judge William Jeffrey Lowe Memorial Intersection; Lumpkin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Judge William Jeffrey Lowe and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR379/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39314","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":516912,"bill_number":"SR378","title":"General Assembly; provide by law; dedication of revenues collected; sale of fireworks; funding of trauma care/firefighter services in state of Georgia-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 the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR378/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39313","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":516915,"bill_number":"SR377","title":"Felt, Caitlin; STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caitlin Felt, Madison County High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR377/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39308","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":516921,"bill_number":"SR376","title":"Cowne, Dallas; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dallas Cowne, Madison County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR376/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39307","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":516925,"bill_number":"SR375","title":"Zhuno, Annabelle Elizabeth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Annabelle Elizabeth Zhuno, Stephens County High School's STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR375/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39305","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":516927,"bill_number":"SR374","title":"Frady, Mrs. Carolyn; STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Carolyn Frady, Stephens County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR374/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39304","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":516934,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Board of Commissioners of Schley County; change the description of commissioner districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the Board of Commissioners of Schley County, approved February 5, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 2229), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3817), 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB223/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39338","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":516938,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Conyers, City of; election/term of office of the mayor and councilmembers; repeal certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Conyers, approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3868), as amended specifically by an Act approved March 20, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4032), so as to repeal certain provisions relating to the election and 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB222/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39322","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":516941,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Yonah Band of Cherokees; officially recognize as an American Indian Tribe of Georgia","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-12-300 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tribes, bands, groups, and communities recognized by this state as legitimate American Indian Tribes, so as to officially recognize the Yonah Band of Cherokees as an American Indian tribe of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB221/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39321","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":516945,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Public Assistance; provide for a pilot program; smart cards for Medicaid program recipients","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 provide for a pilot program for the use of smart cards for Medicaid program recipients; to provide for the provisions of such program; to provide for measures to determine success of program; to provide for reports; to provide for implementation and coordination with other laws and other agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB220/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39320","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":516951,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Brady Law Regulations; prohibit the purchase/sale of hand guns and long guns on state property","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 5 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Brady law regulations, so as to prohibit the purchase or sale of hand guns and long guns on state property; to provide for exceptions including persons participating in a government sponsored firearm buy back program; 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":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB219/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39312","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":516954,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Highways, Bridges and Ferries; annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits; qualifications for issuance","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 dimensions and weight of vehicles and loads, so as to provide for qualifications for the issuance of annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB218/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39311","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":516958,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Medical Assistance; provide for respiratory syncytial virus prophylaxis injections to infants","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, so as to provide for respiratory syncytial virus prophylaxis injections to infants; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB217/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39310","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":516964,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Pharmacies; provide that medical director of an emergency service provider may contract with more than one pharmacy","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to provide that the medical director of an emergency service provider may contract with more than one pharmacy as a provider of drugs and consultant 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB216/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39309","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":516966,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Education; no high school which receives state funding shall participate in athletic association; classifying schools for purposes of athletic competition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-316 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definition of an athletic association and involvement of association in high school athletics, so as to provide that no high school which receives state funding shall participate in an athletic association unless the athletic association in classifying schools for the purposes of athletic competition based upon school student population adjusts the student population of private schools by multiplying the student population of such private schools by 1.5; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB215/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39306","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":516971,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Lottery for Education; allow winner of lottery prize to remain anonymous; 25 percent of prize to Lottery for Education Account","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 Georgia Lottery, so as to allow a winner of a lottery prize to remain anonymous if he or she donates 25 percent of the prize to the Lottery for Education Account; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB214/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39303","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":516973,"bill_number":"HR511","title":"Trooper Sergeant Major George W. Harrelson Memorial Highway; Telfair County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Sergeant Major George W. Harrelson and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR511/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39330","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":516982,"bill_number":"HR510","title":"McCall, Mr. James Dillard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. James Dillard McCall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR510/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39337","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":516987,"bill_number":"HR509","title":"Acevedo, Emily; Sycamore Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emily Acevedo, Sycamore Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR509/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39336","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":516989,"bill_number":"HR508","title":"Coker, Jessica Anne; Jonathan Hugh Bagwell; wedding; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Jessica Anne Coker and Jonathan Hugh Bagwell on the occasion of their wedding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR508/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39335","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":516995,"bill_number":"HR507","title":"Bohlke, W. Scott, M.D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending W. Scott Bohlke, M.D.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR507/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39334","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":516999,"bill_number":"HR506","title":"Pope High School Wrestling team; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Pope High School Wrestling team and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR506/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39333","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":517001,"bill_number":"HR505","title":"Sandy Springs Bar Association; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Sandy Springs Bar Association and inviting members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR505/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39332","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":517008,"bill_number":"HR504","title":"Gordon Lee Memorial H. S. Lady Trojan softball team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Gordon Lee Memorial High School Lady Trojan softball team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR504/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39331","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":517012,"bill_number":"HB499","title":"Torts; payor guidelines and criteria under federal law shall not establish legal basis for negligence or standard of care for medical malpractice; provide","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 provide that payor guidelines and criteria under federal law shall not establish a legal basis for negligence or a standard of care for medical malpractice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB499/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39346","sponsor":"Donna Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":517015,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"Sumter County Magistrate Court; charge technology fee for each civil case filed and criminal fee imposed; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Magistrate Court of Sumter 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 for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB498/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39345","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":517019,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"Georgia Boat Safety Act; numbering and registration of vessels; revise provisions","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, the \"Georgia Boat Safety Act,\" so as to revise provisions regarding the numbering and registration of vessels; to revise application procedures and expiration provisions; to revise a provision regarding exclusions and exemptions; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB497/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39344","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":517025,"bill_number":"HB496","title":"Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Rabun County Water and Sewer Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB496/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39342","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":517028,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"State Properties Code; conveyance of state property and consideration of conveyances by General Assembly; modify 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 modify provisions related to conveyances of state property and consideration of conveyances by the General Assembly; to facilitate and increase reliability of state property conveyances; to provide for consideration of conveyances by committees of the General Assembly outside of the regular legislative session; to modify provisions related to public bidding of state property; to authorize the commission to manage the utilization of administrative space by the Georgia Department of Labor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB495/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39341","sponsor":"Calvin Hill"},
{"bill_id":517032,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"Mass transportation; installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide adequate visual warning in use of private airstrips; provide","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 provide for the installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide for adequate visual warning in the use of private airstrips; to provide for definitions; to provide for the powers, authority, and duties of the Department of Transportation; to provide for a schedule of installation fees; to impose a penalty; to provide an appeal process; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the department; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB494/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39329","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":517036,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"Commercial feeds; registration of specialty pet foods; eliminate requirement","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commercial feeds, so as to eliminate the requirement for registration of specialty pet foods; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB493/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39328","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":517040,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"Special license plates; supporting the Atlanta Braves Foundation; add","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 add a special license plate supporting the Atlanta Braves Foundation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB492/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39327","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":517046,"bill_number":"HB491","title":"Jurisdiction of state; closing of certain areas of streets surrounding Capitol Square during the regular session of the General Assembly; prohibit","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 jurisdiction of the state, so as to prohibit the closing of certain areas of streets surrounding Capitol Square during the regular session of the General Assembly; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB491/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39326","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":517049,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"Teacher health insurance plans; contract with local employers to librarians and other personnel employed by regional and county libraries; expand board authorization","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health insurance plans for teachers and other school personnel, so as to expand board authorization to contract with local employers to librarians and other personnel employed by regional and county libraries; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB490/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39325","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":517052,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"Teacher Retirement System of Georgia; member may revoke benefit if spouse remarries; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-3-121 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to optional retirement allowances under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, election of such options, revocation of election, and effect of divorce, so as to provide that where the person designated to receive a survivor's benefit is a spouse or former spouse, and where such person remarries, the member may revoke such option; to provide that such member may elect another option; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB489/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39324","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":517058,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"Responsible dog ownership; modify provisions relating to dangerous dogs","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 responsible dog ownership, so as to modify provisions relating to dangerous dogs; to provide that a court order shall not be required where an owner of a dangerous dog voluntarily relinquishes custody of such dog; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB488/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39323","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":517061,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"Offenses against public health and morals; Georgia Lottery; correct a cross reference","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to correct a cross reference; to clarify the application of certain provisions to the Georgia Lottery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB487/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39317","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":517063,"bill_number":"HB486","title":"Weight of vehicles; issuance of annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits; provide qualifications","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 dimensions and weight of vehicles and loads, so as to provide for qualifications for the issuance of annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB486/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39316","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":519359,"bill_number":"SR416","title":"General Assembly; provide by law for additional fees; Safe Habor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for additional fees in any case in which a person is adjudged guilty of trafficking a person for sexual servitude, pimping, pandering, keeping a place of prostitution, prostitution, masturbation for hire, or sexual exploitation of children to fund the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund; 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":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR416/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39411","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":519360,"bill_number":"SR415","title":"Taxes; increase in state income tax rate prohibited -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit raising the rate of state income taxes currently in effect; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR415/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39408","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":519361,"bill_number":"SR414","title":"Godfrey, Mr. Buck; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Buck Godfrey on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR414/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39396","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":519363,"bill_number":"SR413","title":"Advance Directive for Health Care; urge adult citizens; appoint health care agent; treatment preferences","description":"A RESOLUTION urging adult citizens of Georgia to strongly consider preparing an advance directive for health care that appoints their health care agent and states their treatment preferences; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR413/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39397","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":519364,"bill_number":"SR412","title":"Sale Tax Limitations; prohibit any additional sales taxes; prohibit raising the rate of sales taxes currently in effect -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit any additional sales taxes and to prohibit raising the rate of sales taxes currently in effect; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR412/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39399","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":519365,"bill_number":"SR411","title":"Loganville Middle School Lady Red Devils Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Loganville Middle School Lady Red Devils Basketball Team on winning the 2013 Piedmont Athletic Conference Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR411/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39400","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":519367,"bill_number":"SR410","title":"U.S President and Congress; prohibit corporations from making unlimited independent expenditures supporting/opposing candidates for public office","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the United States Congress and the President of the United States work to amend the Constitution of the United States to prohibit corporations and other entities from making unlimited independent expenditures supporting or opposing candidates for public office; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR410/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39401","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":519368,"bill_number":"SR409","title":"International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR409/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39402","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":519369,"bill_number":"SR408","title":"Bohlke, M.D., W. Scott; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending W. Scott Bohlke, M.D.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR408/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39394","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":519370,"bill_number":"SR407","title":"Mosley, Reverend Toney; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Toney Mosley on the occasion of his 20th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR407/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39370","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":519372,"bill_number":"SR406","title":"Czaykowsky, Mr. Chase; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Chase Czaykowsky on being named one of the top youth volunteers in Georgia for 2013, in the 18th annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR406/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39368","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":519373,"bill_number":"SR405","title":"Jones, Mary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Jones, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR405/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39358","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519374,"bill_number":"SR404","title":"Wade, Willie Mae; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Willie Mae Wade, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR404/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39367","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519376,"bill_number":"SR403","title":"Bethlehem Lutheran Curch; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Bethlehem Lutheran Church on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR403/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39365","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519377,"bill_number":"SR402","title":"Elder, Susan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan Elder, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR402/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39364","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519378,"bill_number":"SR401","title":"Lane, Ellen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ellen Lane, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR401/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39363","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519379,"bill_number":"SR400","title":"Patel, Amanda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amanda Patel, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR400/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39362","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519381,"bill_number":"SR399","title":"Peters, Sironda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sironda Peters, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR399/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39361","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519382,"bill_number":"SR398","title":"Turner, Candace; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Candace Turner, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR398/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39359","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519383,"bill_number":"SR397","title":"Sall, Doran Yvette; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Doran Yvette Sall, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR397/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39357","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519385,"bill_number":"SR396","title":"Watson, Candice; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Candice Watson, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR396/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39356","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519386,"bill_number":"SR395","title":"Vaughan, Donna; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donna Vaughan, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR395/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39355","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519388,"bill_number":"SR394","title":"Wilson, Marilyn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marilyn Wilson, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR394/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39354","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519389,"bill_number":"SR393","title":"Wink, Carol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carol Wink, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR393/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39353","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519391,"bill_number":"SR392","title":"Marley, Stephanie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephanie Marley, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR392/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39352","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519392,"bill_number":"SR391","title":"Ogburn, Robert; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Ogburn, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR391/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39366","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519393,"bill_number":"SR390","title":"Melzar, Wendye; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wendye Melzar, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR390/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39360","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519395,"bill_number":"SR389","title":"Freeman, Tamika; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tamika Freeman, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR389/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39350","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519396,"bill_number":"SR388","title":"Barnes, Tracy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tracy Barnes, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR388/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39349","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519397,"bill_number":"SR387","title":"Heimlich, Brittany; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brittany Heimlich, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR387/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39348","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519399,"bill_number":"SR386","title":"McJunkins, Treniece; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Treniece McJunkins, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR386/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39347","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":519400,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"Crimes/Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21 of Title 15 and Code Section 16-3-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment and distribution of fines and forfeitures and affirmative defense to certain sexual crimes, respectively, so as to create the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund; to change provisions relating to affirmative defenses for certain sexual crimes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB233/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39413","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":519401,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Criminal Procedure; notification regarding certain assistance available pursuant to federal law","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-17-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notification by prosecuting attorney of legal procedures and of victim's rights in relation thereto, so as to provide for notification regarding certain assistance available pursuant to federal law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB232/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39412","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":519404,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Georgia Driver's Education Commission; additional sums collected on fines; extend the sunset provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Driver's Education Commission, so as to extend the sunset provisions for the additional sums collected on fines for the purpose of funding the commission and driver education and training in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB231/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39407","sponsor":"Barry Loudermilk"},
{"bill_id":519405,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Livestock; provide for regulation of importation of white-tailed deer from other states; breeding purposes","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 Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 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":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB230/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39406","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":519406,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Fireworks; authorize possession/transportation of consumer fireworks and authorize the sale; local governing authority of municipalities/counties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-80 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions applicable to bombs, explosives, and chemical and biological weapons, and Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of fireworks, so as to authorize the possession and transportation of consumer fireworks and to authorize the sale of consumer fireworks under certain circumstances as determined by the local governing authority of municipalities and counties; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for an excise tax on the sale of consumer fireworks to be dedicated equally to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB229/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39404","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":519407,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Local Government; define the area of operation of a development authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of development authorities, appointment and terms of directors, quorum, and adoption and filing of resolution of need, so as to define the area of operation of a development authority; 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":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB228/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39395","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":519409,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Employment Security; provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits","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 benefits relative to employment security, so as to provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain persons performing certain services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB227/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39403","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":519410,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Coroners; investigation fees; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to coroners, so as to change certain provisions relating to investigation fees; to provide for changes to compensation options of coroners; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB226/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39398","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":519411,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Criminal Procedure; relieve a surety from liability under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings for forfeiture of bonds or recognizances, so as to relieve a surety from liability under certain circumstances; to change certain provisions relating to remission of forfeiture; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB225/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39369","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":519413,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Invest Georgia Fund; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Seed-Capital Fund, so as to create the Invest Georgia Fund; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for a fund administrator; to provide for reports; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB224/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39351","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":519414,"bill_number":"HR527","title":"Governor; refuse to implement state health care exchange and request continued action for protection from Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Governor of Georgia for refusing to implement a state health care exchange and requesting continued action for the protection of Georgians from the unconstitutional federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR527/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39409","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":519415,"bill_number":"HR526","title":"Georgia Power; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 84; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending linemen from Georgia Power and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 84, members of the Georgia AFL-CIO, for their diligence in responding to the needs of individuals in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR526/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39393","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":519417,"bill_number":"HR525","title":"Bradford, William Alexander; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Alexander Bradford for his exemplary patriotism; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR525/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39392","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":519419,"bill_number":"HR524","title":"Professional Social Work Month at the capitol; March 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the social work profession and recognizing March, 2013, as Professional Social Work Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR524/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39391","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":519420,"bill_number":"HR523","title":"Cumberland Community Improvement District; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Cumberland Community Improvement District; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR523/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39390","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":519421,"bill_number":"HR522","title":"Meck, Dr. Don; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Don Meck; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR522/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39389","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":519423,"bill_number":"HR521","title":"Kelly, Dr. Jennifer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Jennifer Kelly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR521/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39388","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":519424,"bill_number":"HR520","title":"Brinson, Ms. Malissa; Oakview Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Malissa Brinson, Oakview Elementary School's 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR520/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39387","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":519425,"bill_number":"HR519","title":"Bulloch, Senator John D., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator John D. Bulloch, Jr., on his outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR519/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39386","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":519427,"bill_number":"HR518","title":"Stancil, Jeff; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeff Stancil; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR518/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39385","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":519428,"bill_number":"HR517","title":"Underwood, Chairman J. Ethan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chairman J. Ethan Underwood on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR517/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39384","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":519429,"bill_number":"HR516","title":"Loganville Middle School Lady Red Devils Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Loganville Middle School Lady Red Devils Basketball Team on winning the 2013 Piedmont Athletic Conference Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR516/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39383","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":519431,"bill_number":"HR515","title":"Trimble, Carrie Elizabeth; Jason Matthew Walker; wedding; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Carrie Elizabeth Trimble and Jason Matthew Walker on the occasion of their wedding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR515/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39382","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":519432,"bill_number":"HR514","title":"St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee of Savannah, Georgia; honor & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Brendan T. Sheehan and the Grand Marshal of the 2013 St. Patrick's Day Parade, James A. Ray on the upcoming occasion of the 2013 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR514/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39381","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":519433,"bill_number":"HR513","title":"Lanier Islands Parkway; Hall County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Lanier Islands Parkway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR513/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39379","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":519434,"bill_number":"HR512","title":"Felton L. Hudson Memorial Bridge; Greene County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Felton L. Hudson and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR512/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39378","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":519436,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"Fair Business Practices Act; prohibit certain pricing practices with regards to tap water","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, the \"Fair Business Practices Act,\" so as to prohibit certain pricing practices with regards to tap water; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB509/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39410","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":519437,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"Charlton County; Board of Education; change provisions relating to compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the members of the board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB508/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39405","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":519438,"bill_number":"HB507","title":"Georgia Firearms Freedom Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to exempt certain firearms from federal regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB507/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39380","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":519440,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; provide for selection of chief judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend a general Act entitled \"An Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the superior courts,\" approved March 27, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 205), so as to provide for the selection of the chief judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit; to provide for terms of office; to provide for filling vacancies in such office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB506/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39377","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":519441,"bill_number":"HB505","title":"Madison County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Madison 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 for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB505/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39376","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":519442,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"Motor vehicles; failure to use safety belts may be admitted into evidence under certain circumstances; 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 that the failure to use seat safety belts may be admitted into evidence 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":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB504/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39375","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":519444,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"Public utilities; establishment of voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable energy; provide","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 the establishment of voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable energy; to provide for legislative intent and purpose; to provide for definitions; 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; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB503/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39374","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":519445,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"Property owners' associations; mortgage holders shall pay up to six months unpaid fees on property upon foreclosure; provide","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 provide that mortgage holders shall pay up to six months of unpaid property association fees on a property upon foreclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB502/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39373","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":519446,"bill_number":"HB501","title":"Transportation, Department of; remove all trees in public right of way capable of falling on interstate or limited-access highway; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the maintenance of public roads, so as to require the Department of Transportation to remove all trees in the public right of way that are capable of falling on an interstate or limited-access highway; to provide for the department to designate the removal of trees by a third party after a competitive bidding process; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB501/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39372","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":519447,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"Electric membership corporations; contracts for purchase of power which are longer than five years in duration to be reviewed by public service commission; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 46-3-201 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the existence and powers of electric membership corporations, so as to require contracts for the purchase of power which are longer than five years in duration to be reviewed by the public service commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB500/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39371","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":520763,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"Forfeiture of bonds; relieve a surety from liability under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings for forfeiture of bonds or recognizances, so as to relieve a surety from liability under certain circumstances; to change certain provisions relating to remission of forfeiture; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB510/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39421","sponsor":"Willie Talton"},
{"bill_id":520764,"bill_number":"HB511","title":"State employees' health insurance plan; pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for treatment and management of obesity; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide for a pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for requirements; to provide for a review panel; to provide for an evaluation report on the pilot program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB511/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39422","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":520765,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"Safe Carry Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; to change provisions relating to persons exempt from the provisions of Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2; to change legislative findings and provide for preemption for weapons other than firearms; to provide for a cause of action and damages; to amend Title 16, relating to crimes and offenses, and Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB512/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39446","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":520766,"bill_number":"HB513","title":"Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish","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 abolish the Georgia Medical Center Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB513/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39447","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":520768,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; change provisions relative to initial budgets","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide for the restructuring of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County,\" approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), so as to change provisions relative to initial budgets; to provide for the first 12 month budget; to provide for the terms of certain boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for transition of membership and appointing authority; to provide for membership on the transition task force; to provide for a change in an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB514/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39448","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":520769,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; prohibition on interbasin transfer from certain rivers; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-5-584 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water supply and water conservation management plan and interbasin transfers relative to the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, so as to provide an exemption to the prohibition on interbasin transfers from certain rivers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB515/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39449","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":520771,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"Retirement and pensions; election to participate in Regents Retirement Plan in lieu of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia shall be revocable at will; 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 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Tabled","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB516/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39450","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":520774,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"Alcohol; local control of distance requirements of grocery stores and other licensees for retail sale of wine and malt beverages near college campuses; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to provide for local control of distance requirements for grocery stores and other licensees for the retail sale of wine and malt beverages for consumption off the premises only such that grocery stores and other licensees shall be allowed to open in locations near college campuses such as downtown areas, if so permitted by the local governing authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB517/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39451","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":520776,"bill_number":"HB518","title":"School buses; additional activation of amber flasher lights before and after bus stop; require","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 a driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking a school bus, reporting of violations, and enforcement, so as to require additional activation of amber flasher lights on a school bus before and after a school bus stop; 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":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB518/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39452","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":520777,"bill_number":"HR528","title":"Joint Georgia Music Industry Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Georgia Music Industry Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR528/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39423","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":520779,"bill_number":"HR529","title":"House Georgia Music Industry Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Georgia Music Industry Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR529/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39424","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":520780,"bill_number":"HR530","title":"Veterans of All Wars Interchange; Macon-Bibb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military veterans and dedicating an interchange in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR530/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39425","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":520782,"bill_number":"HR531","title":"Motor fuel sales tax; allocated to 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR531/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39426","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":520785,"bill_number":"HR532","title":"United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE); utilize adaptive management techniques to control lake levels and river flows within Savannah River Basin; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) utilize adaptive management techniques to control lake levels and river flows within the Savannah River Basin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR532/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39428","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":520786,"bill_number":"HR533","title":"Oconee District; commend & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Oconee District on being named the State Forestry Commission 2012 District of the Year and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR533/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39432","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":520787,"bill_number":"HR534","title":"Osborne High School Junior ROTC Raider Team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Osborne High School Junior ROTC Raider Team on their national championship win and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR534/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39433","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":520789,"bill_number":"HR535","title":"St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School; 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR535/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39434","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":520791,"bill_number":"HR536","title":"Hester, Moira; Mary Persons High School's STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Moira Hester, Mary Persons High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR536/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39435","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":520793,"bill_number":"HR537","title":"Meeks, David; Mary Persons High School's STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending David Meeks, Mary Persons High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR537/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39436","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":520794,"bill_number":"HR538","title":"Golden, Cole D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cole D. Golden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR538/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39437","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":520797,"bill_number":"HR539","title":"Reeves, Robert A., Sr.; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Robert A. Reeves, Sr., upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR539/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39438","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":520798,"bill_number":"HR540","title":"Bulloch Fertilizer Company; 50 years; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Bulloch Fertilizer Company on 50 years of successful business; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR540/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39439","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":520799,"bill_number":"HR541","title":"Allen, Bryant; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bryant Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR541/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39440","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":520803,"bill_number":"HR542","title":"Jewish War Veterans Post 112; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jewish War Veterans Post 112; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR542/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39441","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":520804,"bill_number":"HR543","title":"Sunrise Program; Sope Creek Elementary School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Sunrise Program at Sope Creek Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR543/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39442","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":520805,"bill_number":"HR544","title":"Olson, Dr. Steven D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Steven D. Olson for facilitating a Leadership Development and Team Building Workshop; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR544/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39443","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":520808,"bill_number":"HR545","title":"Williams, Mr. Rob; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Rob Williams for facilitating a Leadership Development and Team Building Workshop; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR545/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39444","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":520809,"bill_number":"HR546","title":"American Red Cross Month in Georgia; March 2013; proclaim","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the American Red Cross and proclaiming March, 2013, American Red Cross Month in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR546/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39445","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":520810,"bill_number":"HR547","title":"House Student Scholarship Organization Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Student Scholarship Organization Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR547/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39453","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":520812,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Insurance; limited licenses to sell travel insurance; comprehensive revision of provision; issuance and regulation","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 comprehensive revision of provisions regarding the issuance and regulation of limited licenses to sell travel insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB234/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39416","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":520814,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term \"firefighter\"; creditable service","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to change the definition of the term \"firefighter\"; to provide for creditable service for certain prior service; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB235/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39418","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":520816,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Insurance; require insurers; indicate amount of the premium increase; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act","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 require insurers issuing accident and sickness policies in this state to indicate on their premium statement to consumers the amount of the premium increase, if any, attributable to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB236/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39417","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":520817,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"DeKalb County School System; provide a code of ethics","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a code of ethics for the DeKalb County School System; 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 April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5509), 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB237/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39420","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":520820,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Nelson, City of; powers and duties of mayor; provisions; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Nelson, approved April 7, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 5615), as amended, so as to revise certain provisions relating to the powers and duties of the mayor; to add powers of the city council regarding city employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB238/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39419","sponsor":"Barry Loudermilk"},
{"bill_id":520821,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Mortgages, Liens, and Security; hospital liens; change certain provisions","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, liens, and security, so as to change certain provisions related to hospital liens; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB239/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39454","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":520823,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits; educational purposes by non-profit museums","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages by passenger carriers, nonprofit organizations, and hotels and motels, so as to provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits for educational purposes by non-profit museums; to create a definition of non-profit museum; to provide a permit fee; to provide limitations of such permits; to waive certain alcohol tax and bond requirements for non-profit museums; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB240/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39456","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":520825,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"\"Georgia Leadership and Service Admissions Act\"; provide for leadership/service recognition of students","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the board of regents and university system, so as to provide for leadership and service recognition of students applying to institutions of the university system; to provide for recommendations for admissions to the university system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB241/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39457","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":520826,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Downtown Development Authorities; undertake projects; reducing energy or water consumption; renewable resources","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-42-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of downtown development authorities generally, so as to provide that downtown development authorities may undertake projects regarding reducing energy or water consumption on property or installing an improvement to property that produces energy from renewable resources within the territorial boundaries of the municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB242/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39458","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":520827,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Education; student scholarship organization; definitions; change certain provisions","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 change certain provisions relating to definitions; to change certain provisions relating to requirements for such organizations; to change certain provisions relating to taxation reporting requirements for such organizations; 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 change certain provisions relating to qualified education 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB243/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39459","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":520831,"bill_number":"SR417","title":"Georgia Southern University ROTC Program's 2013 Ranger Challenge Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Southern University ROTC Program's 2013 Ranger Challenge Team on their victory at the Regional Ranger Challenge competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR417/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39414","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":520832,"bill_number":"SR418","title":"F.J. Torras Causeway; Glynn County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Fernando Joseph Torras and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR418/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39415","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":520834,"bill_number":"SR419","title":"Chipper Jones Day; recognize March 5","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chipper Jones and recognizing March 5, 2013, as Chipper Jones Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR419/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39427","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":520835,"bill_number":"SR420","title":"Paramount Right to Life; this state shall recognize human beings as persons at any state of development -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide that this state shall recognize the paramount right to life of all human beings as persons at any stage of development; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-02-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR420/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39429","sponsor":"Barry Loudermilk"},
{"bill_id":520837,"bill_number":"SR421","title":"Georgia based American Association of Adapted Sports Programs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia based American Association of Adapted Sports Programs, the Georgia High School Association, and their collective school system members for their national leadership in the area of standardized adapted athletics for students with disabilities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR421/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39430","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":520838,"bill_number":"SR422","title":"The Church of The Apostles; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Church of The Apostles on 26 years of service in ministry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR422/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39431","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":520839,"bill_number":"SR423","title":"Georgia's Congressional Delegation, Congress, and President Obama; request immediately resolve the national debt crisis","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that Georgia's Congressional delegation, Congress as a whole, and President Obama immediately resolve our national debt crisis with a bipartisan, balanced, comprehensive, long-term solution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR423/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39455","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":521890,"bill_number":"SR429","title":"Civil Air Patrol Day; recognize March 13","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2013, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol and commending the volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR429/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39494","sponsor":"Barry Loudermilk"},
{"bill_id":521891,"bill_number":"SR428","title":"Georgia Food Bank Association Day; recognize March 5","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2013, as Georgia Food Bank Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR428/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39466","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":521892,"bill_number":"SR427","title":"Brewpubs and Alcoholic Beverage Tastings; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Brewpubs and Alcoholic Beverage Tastings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR427/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39462","sponsor":"Jack Murphy"},
{"bill_id":521893,"bill_number":"SR426","title":"Ross, Deputy Jason Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deputy Jason Michael Ross; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR426/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39463","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":521895,"bill_number":"SR425","title":"Rainey, Dr. Archie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Archie Rainey, Director of Georgia's Law Enforcement Command College at Columbus State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR425/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39464","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":521896,"bill_number":"SR424","title":"Agel, Sr., John Frederick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending John Frederick Agel, Sr., as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR424/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39461","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":521898,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Employment Security; benefits; noncitizen 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":"2013-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB245/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39493","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":521899,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Corporations, Partnership and Associations; there shall not be a penalty; member of U.S. armed forces/national guard; annual registration","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 14-2-122, relating to filing fees and penalties relative to business corporations, and Code Section 14-3-122, relating to filing fees and penalties relative to nonprofit corporations, so as to provide that there shall not be a penalty imposed for late filing of an annual registration for a corporation in which the registered agent, president, or chairperson of the board of directors is a member of the United States armed forces or national guard who is deployed on an active duty assignment outside the State of Georgia at the time such annual registration is due; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":"Veterans, Military and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB244/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39465","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":521900,"bill_number":"HR569","title":"Curry, Mr. Roosevelt, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Roosevelt Curry, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR569/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39492","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":521902,"bill_number":"HR568","title":"Robinson, Mrs. LaTashia; Fairview Elementary's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. LaTashia Robinson, Fairview Elementary School's 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR568/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39491","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":521903,"bill_number":"HR567","title":"Perdew, Mr. Glen; Thurgood Marshall Elementary's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Glen Perdew, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR567/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39490","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":521904,"bill_number":"HR566","title":"Holman, Steve; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Steve Holman on his outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR566/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39489","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":521906,"bill_number":"HR565","title":"Hennessy, Matthew P.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew P. Hennessy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR565/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39488","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":521907,"bill_number":"HR564","title":"Ross, Deputy Jason Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deputy Jason Michael Ross; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR564/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39487","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":521908,"bill_number":"HR563","title":"Rainey, Dr. Archie; Director; Georgia's Law Enforcement Command College; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Archie Rainey, Director of Georgia's Law Enforcement Command College at Columbus State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR563/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39486","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":521910,"bill_number":"HR562","title":"Bolton, Ms. Angie; Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson Volunteer of the Year; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Ms. Angie Bolton, the recipient of the 2013 Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson Volunteer of the Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR562/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39485","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":521911,"bill_number":"HR561","title":"Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol; March 13, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2013, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol and commending the volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR561/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39484","sponsor":"Calvin Hill"},
{"bill_id":521913,"bill_number":"HR560","title":"Clark, Sam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sam Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR560/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39483","sponsor":"Hugh Floyd"},
{"bill_id":521914,"bill_number":"HR559","title":"Gordon Lee High School wrestling team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Gordon Lee High School wrestling team on their outstanding 2012 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR559/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39482","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":521915,"bill_number":"HR558","title":"Farm to School 5 Million Meals Campaign; participating school districts; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending school districts participating in the Farm to School 5 Million Meals Campaign; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR558/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39481","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":521917,"bill_number":"HR557","title":"Neisler, Mrs. Alice; 90th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 90th birthday of Mrs. Alice Neisler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR557/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39480","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":521918,"bill_number":"HR556","title":"Welsh Heritage Day in Georgia; March 16, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 16, 2013 as Welsh Heritage Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR556/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39479","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":521919,"bill_number":"HR555","title":"Chambers, Colt; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Colt Chambers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR555/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39478","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":521921,"bill_number":"HR554","title":"Governor's Honors Program Appreciation Day; March 1, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Governor's Honors Program and recognizing March 1, 2013, as GHP Legislative Appreciation Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR554/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39477","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":521922,"bill_number":"HR553","title":"Chipper Jones Day at the capitol; March 5, 2013; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chipper Jones, recognizing March 5, 2013, as Chipper Jones Day at the capitol, and inviting him to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR553/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39476","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":521923,"bill_number":"HR552","title":"State Department of Education; implementation of comprehensive school counseling programs for Georgia students; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the implementation of comprehensive school counseling programs for Georgia students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR552/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39474","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":521925,"bill_number":"HR551","title":"House Study Committee on the Preservation of Sapelo Island; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Preservation of Sapelo Island; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR551/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39473","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":521926,"bill_number":"HR550","title":"General Assembly; election of local school superintendents as alternative to appointment; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the election of local school superintendents as an alternative to appointment of local school superintendents; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR550/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39471","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":521928,"bill_number":"HR549","title":"House Study Committee on Professional Licensing Boards; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Professional Licensing Boards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR549/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39470","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":521929,"bill_number":"HR548","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR548/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39460","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":521930,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"Adoption records; issuance of copy of original birth certificate to certain adults who were adopted; 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 a contact preference form to indicate a birth parent's desire or lack of desire to be contacted; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB524/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39495","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":521932,"bill_number":"HB523","title":"Torts; liability for injury or death related to skydiving; establish immunity","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 pertaining to torts, so as to establish immunity from liability for injury or death related to skydiving; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB523/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39475","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":521933,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority; change name to Henry County Water Authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 28, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 2588), as amended, so as to change the name of the authority; to change the provisions relating to powers of the authority; to establish the power of the authority to implement programs and regulations for water quality protection, watershed protection, and water conservation; to establish the power of the authority to enter into intergovernmental agreements with respect to water and sewer services; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB522/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39472","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":521934,"bill_number":"HB521","title":"Abandoned motor vehicles; notice to owners of vehicles removed from private property; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to provide for notice to owners of motor vehicles removed from private property; to provide for the classification of personal property left within a motor vehicle that is no longer abandoned; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB521/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39469","sponsor":"Earnest Williams"},
{"bill_id":521936,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"Sales and use tax; time for filing certificates providing for distribution of local option tax proceeds; extend temporarily","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-89 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to distribution and use of proceeds, certificate specifying percentage of proceeds for each political subdivision, determination of proceeds for absent municipalities, procedure for filing certificates, effect of failure to file, and renegotiation of certificate, so as to extend temporarily the time for filing certificates providing for the distribution of local option sales and use tax proceeds; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB520/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39468","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":521937,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"Education; appointment of local school superintendents; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local school superintendents, so as to change certain provisions relating to appointment of local school superintendents; to authorize the General Assembly to provide by local law for the election of local school superintendents as an alternative to appointment of local school superintendents; to provide for terms, qualifications, suspension and removal from office, and filling of vacancies; to provide for non-impairment of certain contracts; to provide an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-01","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB519/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39467","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":523223,"bill_number":"SR436","title":"Wells, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Leo and Mary Nell; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Leo Wells, Jr., and Mrs. Mary Nell Wells on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary on April 20, 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR436/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39560","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":523224,"bill_number":"SR435","title":"Lane, Mr. Jane; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. John Lane on his induction into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR435/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39559","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":523225,"bill_number":"SR434","title":"March of Dimes Day; recognize March 13","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the March of Dimes and recognizing March 13, 2013, as March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR434/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39558","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":523226,"bill_number":"SR433","title":"Colson, Mr. Larry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Larry Colson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR433/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39546","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":523227,"bill_number":"SR432","title":"Nwosu, Emmanuel; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Emmanuel Nwosu; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR432/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39510","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":523229,"bill_number":"SR431","title":"Junior Leagues of Georgia State Public Affairs Committee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Junior Leagues of Georgia State Public Affairs Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR431/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39509","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":523231,"bill_number":"SR430","title":"Farm to School 5 Million Meals Campaign; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia school districts participating in the Farm to School 5 Million Meals Campaign; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR430/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39497","sponsor":"Jason Carter"},
{"bill_id":523232,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Board of Commissioners of Fulton 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 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":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB248/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39537","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":523233,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Board of Public Education and Orphanage for Bibb County; certification and levy of the school tax; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Board of Public Education and Orphanage for Bibb County, approved August 23, 1972 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 388), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4299), so as to change provisions relating to the certification and levy of the school tax; to provide that the board of education shall furnish a copy of the final school budget to the governing authority of Macon-Bibb County for review and approval; to provide for a referendum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB247/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39498","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":523235,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"State Construction Industry Licensing Board; require; provide for reciprocity with other states; licensing of electrical contractors","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 require the State Construction Industry Licensing Board to provide for reciprocity with other states in the licensing of electrical contractors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB246/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39496","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":523236,"bill_number":"HR603","title":"Community Health, Department of; collect and report certain data relating to bariatric surgical procedures; direct","description":"A RESOLUTION directing the Department of Community Health to collect and report certain data relating to bariatric surgical procedures; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR603/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39553","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":523237,"bill_number":"HR602","title":"Ashmore, Bryan Christopher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bryan Christopher Ashmore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR602/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39545","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523238,"bill_number":"HR601","title":"Osborn, Giselle; Girl Scouts of America Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Giselle Osborn on earning the Girl Scouts of America Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR601/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39544","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523240,"bill_number":"HR600","title":"Pruitt, Jamieson Scott; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jamieson Scott Pruitt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR600/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39543","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523242,"bill_number":"HR599","title":"Coleman, Russell Camp, III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Russell Camp Coleman III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR599/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39542","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523243,"bill_number":"HR598","title":"Johnson-Weeks, Michael Robert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Robert Johnson-Weeks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR598/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39541","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523244,"bill_number":"HR597","title":"Walden, Adam James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Adam James Walden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR597/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39540","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523245,"bill_number":"HR596","title":"Yarbrough, Gabriel S.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gabriel S. Yarbrough; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR596/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39539","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523247,"bill_number":"HR595","title":"Ransom, Travis Lamar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Travis Lamar Ransom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR595/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39538","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523249,"bill_number":"HR594","title":"Burton, Pierce Steven; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pierce Steven Burton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR594/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39536","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523250,"bill_number":"HR593","title":"Butler, Bentley Nathan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bentley Nathan Butler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR593/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39535","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523251,"bill_number":"HR592","title":"Casey, Trevor William; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trevor William Casey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR592/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39534","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523252,"bill_number":"HR591","title":"Green, Noah Austin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Noah Austin Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR591/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39533","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523254,"bill_number":"HR590","title":"Hay, Samuel Burney, IV; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Samuel Burney Hay IV; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR590/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39532","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523255,"bill_number":"HR589","title":"Brickell, Heath William; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Heath William Brickell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR589/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39531","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523257,"bill_number":"HR588","title":"Williams, Timothy Edward; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Timothy Edward Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR588/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39530","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523258,"bill_number":"HR587","title":"Goerner, Christian Jacob Russel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christian Jacob Russel Goerner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR587/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39529","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523259,"bill_number":"HR586","title":"Milton, Jeremy Ellis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeremy Ellis Milton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR586/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39528","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523261,"bill_number":"HR585","title":"Harris, Robert James, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert James Harris, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR585/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39527","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523262,"bill_number":"HR584","title":"Schindler, Joshua Clay; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joshua Clay Schindler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR584/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39526","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523263,"bill_number":"HR583","title":"Maxwell, Andrew Howard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew Howard Maxwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR583/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39525","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523264,"bill_number":"HR582","title":"Johnson, James Brandon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Brandon Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR582/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39524","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523267,"bill_number":"HR581","title":"Kirksey, Nathan Frederick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nathan Frederick Kirksey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR581/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39523","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523268,"bill_number":"HR580","title":"Long, Aaron Tyler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Aaron Tyler Long; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR580/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39522","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523269,"bill_number":"HR579","title":"Hanson, Charles Thomas, III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Charles Thomas Hanson III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR579/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39521","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":523270,"bill_number":"HR578","title":"Kahrs, William Harrison; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Harrison Kahrs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR578/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39520","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":523271,"bill_number":"HR577","title":"Broniec, Jonathan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan Broniec; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR577/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39519","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":523273,"bill_number":"HR576","title":"Sandlin, Gerald David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gerald David Sandlin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR576/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39518","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":523274,"bill_number":"HR575","title":"Sandlin, James Randolph; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Randolph Sandlin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR575/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39517","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":523276,"bill_number":"HR574","title":"Junior Leagues of Georgia State Public Affairs Committee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Junior Leagues of Georgia State Public Affairs Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR574/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39516","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":523277,"bill_number":"HR573","title":"The Yanmar America Corporation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Yanmar America Corporation for its superior efforts during a natural disaster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR573/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39515","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":523279,"bill_number":"HR572","title":"Lukken, Mr. Walter Johnson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Walter Johnson Lukken; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR572/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39514","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":523280,"bill_number":"HR571","title":"Robinson, Yvonne T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yvonne T. Robinson on her significant achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR571/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39513","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":523281,"bill_number":"HR570","title":"Reverend Willie Anderson, Sr., Memorial Interchange; Liberty County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Reverend Willie Anderson, Sr., and dedicating an interchange and bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR570/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39504","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":523282,"bill_number":"HB545","title":"Metropolitan Atlanta Aerotropolis Development Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Metropolitan Atlanta Aerotropolis Development Authority; to authorize such authority to undertake such activities necessary to effect the creation of economic development in the metropolitan Atlanta area; to define relevant terms; to provide that bonds 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 intergovernmental contracts; to provide for the creation of the Metropolitan Atlanta Aerotropolis Development Authority Project Revolving Fund; to provide for local government participation in the authority; to provide for venue of legal actions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB545/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39557","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":523284,"bill_number":"HB544","title":"Cherokee County; board of commissioners; candidates shall have resided within district for period of 12 months preceding election","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Cherokee County, approved August 9, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 177), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4295), so as to provide that candidates for the board of commissioners shall have resided within the respective district from which they seek election for a period of at least 12 months immediately preceding their election; to provide for related matters; to provide contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Act 113","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB544/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39556","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":523286,"bill_number":"HB543","title":"Douglas County; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Douglas 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":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB543/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39555","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":523287,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"Hagan, 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 Hagan, approved April 5, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4296), 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":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB542/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39554","sponsor":"Delvis Dutton"},
{"bill_id":523288,"bill_number":"HB541","title":"Fulton County; increase homestead exemption amount to $60,000 after three-year phase in period; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Fulton County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $15,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county, approved April 20, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6583), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4010), so as to increase the exemption amount to $60,000.00 after a three-year phase-in period; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB541/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39552","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":523289,"bill_number":"HB540","title":"Board of education; pension board recompute pension to teachers and employees who retired prior to April 1, 1955 and who had been awarded a pension for 20 years service in counties of 500,000 population","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to provide in all counties of 500,000 or more population according to the United States Census of 1960 or any future United States Census that the pension board of the board of education in such counties shall recompute the pension paid to those teachers and employees who had retired as a matter of right prior to April 1, 1955, and who had been awarded a basic pension for 20 years of service, approved March 21, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2469); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB540/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39551","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":523290,"bill_number":"HB539","title":"Campus police officers; repeal a portion of a definition based upon population classification","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-8-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to campus police officers, so as to repeal a portion of a definition based upon population classification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB539/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39550","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":523293,"bill_number":"HB538","title":"County boards of health; population relative to superintendent of largest municipal school system in certain counties serving on board of health ex officio; repeal provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of county boards of health, so as to repeal a provision based upon population relative to the superintendent of the largest municipal school system in certain counties serving on the county board of health ex officio; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB538/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39549","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":523294,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"Local boards of education; population provision prohibiting certain members from holding other offices; repeal","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 local board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other elective offices, so as to repeal a population provision prohibiting certain members of county boards of education from holding other offices; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB537/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39548","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":523295,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"County law libraries; receipt and disbursement of funds by counties having a population of 950,000; repeal and reserve Code section","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-15-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to receipt and disbursement of funds for county law libraries by counties having population of 950,000 or more, so as to repeal and reserve such Code section; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB536/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39547","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":523296,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"Rabun County Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; revise composition of board of directors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Rabun County Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority, approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3878), so as to revise the composition of the board of directors; to revise the budget schedule; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB535/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39512","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":523298,"bill_number":"HB534","title":"Tifton, City of; change amount of homestead exemption for residents 65 or older","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxes for city purposes for certain residents of the City of Tifton, approved March 30, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4278), so as to change the amount of the homestead exemption for residents aged 65 or older; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB534/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39511","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":523299,"bill_number":"HB533","title":"State government; adopting policy recommendations that would infringe upon private property rights without due process; prohibit","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 for state government, so as to prohibit the state and its political subdivisions from adopting policy recommendations that would infringe upon private property rights without due process; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB533/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39508","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":523300,"bill_number":"HB532","title":"Passenger vehicles; failure to use seat safety belts may be admitted into evidence under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-76.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of safety belts in passenger vehicles, so as to provide that the failure to use seat safety belts may be admitted into evidence 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":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB532/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39507","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":523302,"bill_number":"HB531","title":"Property; debtor's exemption for motor vehicles in a bankruptcy; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-13-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions for purposes of bankruptcy and intestate insolvent estates, so as to revise the debtor's exemption for motor vehicles in a bankruptcy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB531/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39506","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":523303,"bill_number":"HB530","title":"Magistrate courts; filing statements of claim, answer, and verification; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil proceedings in magistrate court, so as to change provisions relating to filing a statement of claim, answer, and verification related thereto; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB530/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39505","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":523305,"bill_number":"HB529","title":"Cordele, City of; increase excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Cordele to increase the excise tax levied 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":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB529/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39503","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":523306,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"Peachtree City, City of; levy an 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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB528/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39502","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":523307,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"Milton, City of; millage rate for ad valorem property taxes; clarify cap","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Milton in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3554), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4283), so as to clarify the cap on the millage rate for ad valorem property taxes; to revise the term limits on the mayor and city council; to provide that the affirmative vote of five councilmembers shall be required to override a veto; to provide for the selection and term of a mayor pro tempore; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB527/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39501","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":523308,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"North Fulton Regional Radio System Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the North Fulton Regional Radio System Authority; to provide a short title; to provide a declaration of need; to provide for membership of the authority; to provide for a quorum and voting; to define certain terms; to provide for the powers of the authority; to provide that indebtedness of the authority shall not constitute debt to the establishing local governments; to provide for venue of actions relating to any provisions of this Act; to provide for the purpose of the authority; to provide that the authority may establish rates and collect revenues for services; to provide for rules, regulations, and policies; to provide for tort immunity; to provide for exemptions from certain taxes; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB526/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39500","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":523309,"bill_number":"HB525","title":"Statesboro, City of; increase excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Statesboro to increase the excise tax levied 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":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB525/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39499","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":524459,"bill_number":"SR445","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kappa Omega Chapter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kappa Omega Chapter, during the month of March; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR445/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39617","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":524460,"bill_number":"SR444","title":"United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Region 8; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Region 8 for its outstanding contributions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR444/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39616","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":524461,"bill_number":"SR443","title":"Holder, Mr. Warren; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Warren Holder on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR443/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39603","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":524462,"bill_number":"SR442","title":"Towns County High School Girls Cross Country Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Towns County High School girls cross country team for their significant achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR442/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39574","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":524463,"bill_number":"SR441","title":"\"Jacob Moore Day\"; recognize March 10","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 10, 2013, as \"Jacob Moore Day\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR441/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39570","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":524465,"bill_number":"SR440","title":"Kids' Chance of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kids' Chance of Georgia and recognizing its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR440/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39564","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":524466,"bill_number":"SR439","title":"Callahan, Police Officer Sean; Deputy Sheriff Brian Lamar Mahaffey; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memories of Police Officer Sean Callahan and Deputy Sheriff Brian Lamar Mahaffey and recognizing and commending all law enforcement officers throughout the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR439/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39563","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":524468,"bill_number":"SR438","title":"Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; tax and expenditure limitations- 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR438/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39562","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":524469,"bill_number":"SR437","title":"Dahlonega Woman's Club; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Dahlonega Woman's Club on the occasion of its 100 year anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR437/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39561","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":524470,"bill_number":"HR643","title":"Chavers, Mr. Jim; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Jim Chavers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR643/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39615","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":524471,"bill_number":"HR642","title":"Glover, Glenda Baskin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Glenda Baskin Glover for her outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR642/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39614","sponsor":"Pam Stephenson"},
{"bill_id":524473,"bill_number":"HR641","title":"White, Mrs. Devlyn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Devlyn White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR641/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39613","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":524474,"bill_number":"HR640","title":"Links Day at the state capitol; March 26, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 26, 2013, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR640/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39612","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":524475,"bill_number":"HR639","title":"Kelley, Michael; Stratford Academy and Bibb County's STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Kelley, Stratford Academy and Bibb County's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR639/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39611","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":524476,"bill_number":"HR638","title":"Gupta, Shruti; Stratford Academy and Bibb County's STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shruti Gupta, Stratford Academy and Bibb County's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR638/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39610","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":524478,"bill_number":"HR637","title":"Neal, Aretha Watts; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Aretha Watts Neal on the occasion of her retirement from the Hospital Authority of Monroe County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR637/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39609","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":524480,"bill_number":"HR636","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month; April 2013; recognize & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of April, 2013, 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":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR636/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39608","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":524481,"bill_number":"HR635","title":"Easter Seals Georgia Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 4, 2013, as Easter Seals Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR635/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39602","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":524482,"bill_number":"HR634","title":"Clayton County Family Care; 61st anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Clayton County Family Care on the occasion of their 61st anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR634/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39601","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":524483,"bill_number":"HR633","title":"Mahaffey, Deputy Sheriff Brian Lamar; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deputy Sheriff Brian Lamar Mahaffey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR633/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39600","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":524484,"bill_number":"HR632","title":"Callahan, Officer Sean Louis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Officer Sean Louis Callahan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR632/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39599","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":524485,"bill_number":"HR631","title":"Glenn Academy alumni; school's 225th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the alumni of Glynn Academy on the occasion of the school's 225th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR631/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39598","sponsor":"Jeff Chapman"},
{"bill_id":524488,"bill_number":"HR630","title":"Bodenhamer, Douglas M., III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Douglas M. Bodenhamer III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR630/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39597","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":524489,"bill_number":"HR629","title":"Pinson, Tyler Brett; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler Brett Pinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR629/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39596","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":524490,"bill_number":"HR628","title":"Bonham, James V.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James V. Bonham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR628/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39595","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":524491,"bill_number":"HR627","title":"Bonham, Matthew D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew D. Bonham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR627/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39594","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":524492,"bill_number":"HR626","title":"McQuade, Ernest Gerald; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ernest Gerald McQuade; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR626/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39593","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":524494,"bill_number":"HR625","title":"McQuade, James Patrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Patrick McQuade; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR625/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39592","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":524495,"bill_number":"HR624","title":"Olle, Matthew Sims; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Sims Olle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR624/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39591","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":524498,"bill_number":"HR623","title":"Massey, Kevan Allen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kevan Allen Massey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR623/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39590","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":524499,"bill_number":"HR622","title":"McQuade, Gerald Ernest; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gerald Ernest McQuade; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR622/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39589","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":524500,"bill_number":"HR621","title":"National Forum of Black Public Administrators; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Forum of Black Public Administrators on the occasion of its 30th annual conference and 25th anniversary of the Executive Leadership Institute and Mentoring Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR621/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39588","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":524502,"bill_number":"HR620","title":"Georgia Food Bank Association Day at the capitol; March 5, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2013, as Georgia Food Bank Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR620/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39587","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":524503,"bill_number":"HR619","title":"Conditioned Air Association of Georgia Day; March 7, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2013, as Conditioned Air Association of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR619/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39586","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":524504,"bill_number":"HR618","title":"Lundy, Michele; Girl of the Year; Augusta Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Michele Lundy on being named Girl of the Year for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Augusta Man and Woman of the Year campaign; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR618/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39585","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":524505,"bill_number":"HR617","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week at the state capitol; first week of October 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the first week of October 2013 as \"Georgia Pre-K Week\" at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR617/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39584","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":524506,"bill_number":"HR616","title":"McClinton, Mr. Emory; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Emory McClinton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR616/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39583","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":524508,"bill_number":"HR615","title":"White, Ms. Jamie Johnson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jamie Johnson White; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR615/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39582","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":524510,"bill_number":"HR614","title":"Sturgis, Deacon James Willie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deacon James Willie Sturgis, founder of the Bright Stars Gospel Singers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR614/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39581","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":524511,"bill_number":"HR613","title":"Cartwright, Mayor Maggie Bell Cheatham; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Maggie Bell Cheatham Cartwright; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR613/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39580","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":524512,"bill_number":"HR612","title":"Jackson, Cecil Marie Beechum; 80th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 80th birthday of Cecil Marie Beechum Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR612/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39573","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":524513,"bill_number":"HR611","title":"Hamilton, Casey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Casey Hamilton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR611/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39579","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":524514,"bill_number":"HR610","title":"Trotter, Mr. Daniel Dennie, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Daniel Dennie Trotter, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR610/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39578","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":524516,"bill_number":"HR609","title":"Coleman, Dr. R. Mark; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. R. Mark Coleman on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR609/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39577","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":524518,"bill_number":"HR608","title":"Foster, Mrs. Saralyn Reeves; 80th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and congratulating Mrs. Saralyn Reeves Foster upon the grand occasion of her 80th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR608/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39576","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":524519,"bill_number":"HR607","title":"Hanks, J. Daniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Daniel Hanks on his outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR607/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39572","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":524520,"bill_number":"HR606","title":"Reasor, John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Reasor for his outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR606/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39571","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":524521,"bill_number":"HR605","title":"American Red Cross Month in Georgia; March 2013; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March, 2013 as American Red Cross Month in Georgia and inviting Red Cross staff and volunteers to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR605/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39575","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":524522,"bill_number":"HR604","title":"Senior Patrol Officer Gail Denise Thomas Memorial Interchange; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Senior Patrol Officer Gail Denise Thomas and dedicating an interchange in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR604/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39569","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":524524,"bill_number":"HB556","title":"Columbus, City of; Recorder's Court; impose and collect technology fee for each fine imposed","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, to impose and collect a technology fee for each fine imposed; to specify the uses to which said technology fees may be put; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB556/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39620","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":524525,"bill_number":"HB555","title":"Local boards of education; member that does not comply with Act requiring board to make submission under Voting Rights Act shall be guilty of misdemeanor; 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 a local board of education member that does not comply with a local Act which requires the local board to make a submission under the Voting Rights Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; to prohibit the expenditure of public funds for defense; to require the Attorney General to take certain action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB555/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39619","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":524526,"bill_number":"HB554","title":"Uniform Commercial Code; repeal Article 6 relating to bulk transfers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the commercial code, so as to repeal Article 6 of the Uniform Commercial Code, relating to bulk transfers; to provide for conforming amendments to other provisions of the title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB554/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39618","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":524528,"bill_number":"HB553","title":"Montgomery County; board of commissioners; provide for appointment of county manager","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act repealing an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Montgomery County and creating a new board of commissioners, approved February 27, 1953 (Ga. L. 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 2729), as amended, so as to provide for appointment of a county manager and the powers and duties thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB553/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39607","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":524529,"bill_number":"HB552","title":"Appling County; board of elections; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections for Appling County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; 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":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB552/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39606","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":524531,"bill_number":"HB551","title":"Locust Grove, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new Charter for the City of Locust Grove, Georgia, in the county of Henry, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4426), as amended, to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB551/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39605","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":524532,"bill_number":"HB550","title":"Local school boards; peer review committee to make recommendations to Governor regarding removal of members; establish","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 establish a peer review committee to make recommendations to the Governor regarding removal of local school board members; to provide for election and terms; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB550/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39604","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":524533,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"Water pollution; establish water emergency response procedures","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 establish water emergency response procedures; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB549/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39568","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":524534,"bill_number":"HB548","title":"Smyrna, City of; change description of wards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, approved August 27, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 955), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 31, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 3023), so as to to change the description of the wards; 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":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB548/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39567","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":524535,"bill_number":"HB547","title":"Parks; entrance fees to state parks shall be waived for disabled veterans; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to provide that entrance fees to state parks shall be waived for disabled veterans; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB547/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39566","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":524536,"bill_number":"HB546","title":"Public Health, Department of; pilot program to assess need for and effectiveness of using protocol technicians in areas which do not have access to a hospital; establish","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 require the Department of Public Health to establish a pilot program to assess the need for and effectiveness of using protocol technicians in areas of this state which do not have access to a hospital; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for the design of the program; to provide for an advisory council; to provide for a report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB546/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39565","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":525941,"bill_number":"SR451","title":"Doster, Johnathon Gabriel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Johnathon Gabriel Doster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR451/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39626","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":525944,"bill_number":"SR450","title":"Gibson, Brendan Jackson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brendan Jackson Gibson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR450/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39625","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":525950,"bill_number":"SR449","title":"Gary, Mrs. Dawn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Dawn Gary, Commerce City Schools Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR449/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39624","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":525954,"bill_number":"SR448","title":"Georgia Downtown Renaissance Day; recognize March 12","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2013, as Georgia Downtown Renaissance Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR448/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39623","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":525960,"bill_number":"SR447","title":"Cosey, Ms. Sarah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Sarah Cosey, West Jackson County Middle School's 2013 Teacher of the Year and Jackson County System Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR447/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39622","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":525966,"bill_number":"SR446","title":"Garner, Ms. Becki; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Becki Garner, Jefferson City School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR446/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39621","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":527515,"bill_number":"HB557","title":"Danielsville, City of; provide for staggered, four-year terms for mayor and council","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Danielsville, approved March 27, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 3632), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3714), so as to provide for staggered, four-year terms for the mayor and council; to provide that the city clerk may serve as the city treasurer; to provide that the municipal judge shall be a licensed attorney; to provide that the office of elected officials of the city shall be vacated under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission 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":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB557/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39633","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":527516,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"Colbert, City of; provide for staggered, four-year terms of office for mayor and council","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend, consolidate, and supersede the several Acts incorporating the City of Colbert, approved February 14, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 2417), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3909), so as to provide for staggered, four-year terms of office for the mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB558/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39634","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":527517,"bill_number":"HB559","title":"Ava's Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance coverage for autism, so as to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB559/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39645","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":527518,"bill_number":"HB560","title":"Search warrants; illegal to use unmanned aerial vehicles by law enforcement without first obtaining a warrant; provide","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 provide for legislative findings; to provide definitions; to provide that it shall be illegal to use unmanned aerial vehicles by law enforcement in Georgia without first obtaining a warrant; to provide for penalties; to provide for the inadmissibility of any evidence obtained through the use of unmanned aerial vehicles without a warrant; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB560/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39646","sponsor":"Kevin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":527519,"bill_number":"HB561","title":"Jesup, City of; 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 Jesup, approved December 15, 1937 (Ga. L. 1937-38 Ex. Sess., p. 1142), as amended, so as to change the description of the election districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for 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":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB561/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39647","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":527520,"bill_number":"HB562","title":"Government purchasing; contractual and purchasing preferences for Georgia service providers and certain supplies, materials, equipment, and agricultural products produced in this state; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, Title 36, and Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts and purchases by public schools, local government, and general authority, duties, and procedure relative to government purchasing, respectively, 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":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB562/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39670","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":527522,"bill_number":"HB563","title":"Education; leasing of certain public school property for purpose of construction and maintenance of telecommunications 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 leasing public school property for private purposes, so as to prohibit the leasing of certain public school property for the purpose of construction and maintenance of telecommunications towers; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB563/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39671","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":527523,"bill_number":"HB564","title":"Electric suppliers; energy savings plans to optimize use of demand-side capacity options; 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":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB564/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39672","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":527524,"bill_number":"HB565","title":"HOPE; incarcerated individuals who qualify for GED vouchers may use within 12 months of release; 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 that incarcerated individuals who qualify for HOPE GED vouchers may use such vouchers within 12 months of release; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB565/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39737","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":527525,"bill_number":"HB566","title":"Motor vehicles; temporary transporter license plates available to permit mechanics to test drive certain vehicles being serviced or repaired; make","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles generally, so as to make temporary transporter license plates available to motor vehicle mechanics to permit mechanics to test drive certain motor vehicles being serviced or repaired; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB566/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39738","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":527526,"bill_number":"HR644","title":"House Study Committee on Timber Security; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Timber Security; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR644/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39648","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":527527,"bill_number":"HR645","title":"Daugherty, Dr. William James; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. William James Daugherty and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR645/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39675","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":527529,"bill_number":"HR646","title":"Spradlin, Mr. Ira; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Ira Spradlin on the occasion of his retirement and inviting him to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR646/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39676","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":527530,"bill_number":"HR647","title":"Sports Care Connect; State Bank and Trust; North Metro Football League; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sports Care Connect, State Bank and Trust, and the North Metro Football League; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR647/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39677","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":527531,"bill_number":"HR648","title":"King, Charles Chester, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Chester King, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR648/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39678","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":527532,"bill_number":"HR649","title":"Scott, Ms. Rita A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Rita A. Scott on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR649/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39679","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":527534,"bill_number":"HR650","title":"Heaberlin, Dr. Bob; National Distinguished Educator of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Bob Heaberlin, the Association of Middle Level Education's 2012-2013 National Distinguished Educator of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR650/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39680","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":527535,"bill_number":"HR651","title":"Louton, Jimmie \"MeMa\"; 96th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 96th birthday of Jimmie \"MeMa\" Louton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR651/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39681","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":527537,"bill_number":"HR652","title":"Bennett, Mr. Stetson F., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Stetson F. Bennett, Jr., for being the longest serving Constitutional Officer in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR652/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39682","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":527538,"bill_number":"HR653","title":"Thornton, Brother Derrick; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Brother Derrick Thornton for his outstanding service as Christian Chapter Number 67 associate worthy patron; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR653/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39683","sponsor":"Earnest Williams"},
{"bill_id":527539,"bill_number":"HR654","title":"Henson, Mr. Lewis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Lewis Henson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR654/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39684","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":527540,"bill_number":"HR655","title":"Collins, Dr. William Coppedge; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. William Coppedge Collins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR655/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39688","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":527541,"bill_number":"HR656","title":"Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia; 100 years; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia for 100 years of excellence serving as the premier association for the commercial real estate industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR656/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39689","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":527544,"bill_number":"HR657","title":"Magistrate court system; 30th anniversary; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 30th anniversary of the magistrate court system; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR657/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39690","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":527545,"bill_number":"HR658","title":"Harrison, Mr. Roger A.; 2013 Outstanding Recent Alumni Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Roger A. Harrison, the 2013 Outstanding Recent Alumni Award recipient selected by the Georgia College Alumni Association Board of Directors; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR658/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39691","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":527546,"bill_number":"HR659","title":"Hersch, Harold; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Harold Hersch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR659/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39692","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":527547,"bill_number":"HR660","title":"Rotary Club of Atlanta; 100th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Rotary Club of Atlanta on its 100th anniversary and for its continued service in the community, the State of Georgia, and around the world; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR660/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39693","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":527548,"bill_number":"HR661","title":"Georgia Justice Project Day at the capitol; March 7, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2013, as Georgia Justice Project Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR661/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39694","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":527549,"bill_number":"HR662","title":"James, Senator Donzella; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Donzella James; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR662/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39695","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":527551,"bill_number":"HR663","title":"Smyre, State Representative Calvin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Calvin Smyre; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR663/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39696","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":527552,"bill_number":"HR664","title":"Dawkins-Haigler, State Representative Dorothea \"Dee\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Dorothea \"Dee\" Dawkins-Haigler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR664/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39697","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":527553,"bill_number":"HR665","title":"Seay, Senator Valencia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senator Valencia Seay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR665/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39698","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":527555,"bill_number":"HR666","title":"Frazier, State Representative Gloria; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending State Representative Gloria Frazier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR666/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39699","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":527556,"bill_number":"HR667","title":"Thomas, State Representative \"Able\" Mable; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending \"Able\" Mable Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR667/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39700","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":527557,"bill_number":"HR668","title":"Smith, State Representative Lynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending State Representative Lynn Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR668/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39702","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":527559,"bill_number":"HR669","title":"Brooks, State Representative Tyrone L., Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Tyrone L. Brooks, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR669/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39704","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":527560,"bill_number":"HR670","title":"Andrews, Rob; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Rob Andrews; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR670/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39705","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527561,"bill_number":"HR671","title":"Watkins, April; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, April Watkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR671/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39706","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527562,"bill_number":"HR672","title":"English, Mr. James Boswell; Mrs. Janice Dianne Hartley English; 50th wedding anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. James Boswell English and Mrs. Janice Dianne Hartley English upon the grand occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR672/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39707","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527563,"bill_number":"HR673","title":"Cawthon, John; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, John Cawthon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR673/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39708","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527564,"bill_number":"HR674","title":"McKoy, David; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, David McKoy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR674/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39709","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527566,"bill_number":"HR675","title":"Worth, Jody; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Jody Worth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR675/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39710","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527567,"bill_number":"HR676","title":"Motley, Robert; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Robert Motley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR676/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39711","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527568,"bill_number":"HR677","title":"Russell, Charles; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Charles Russell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR677/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39712","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527569,"bill_number":"HR678","title":"Sumner, Lindsay; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Lindsay Sumner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR678/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39713","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527571,"bill_number":"HR679","title":"Bryan, Sibley, III; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Sibley Bryan III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR679/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39714","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527573,"bill_number":"HR680","title":"Third, Mason; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Mason Third; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR680/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39715","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527574,"bill_number":"HR681","title":"Ward, Tommie; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Tommie Ward; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR681/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39716","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527576,"bill_number":"HR682","title":"Warren, Ramona; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Ramona Warren; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR682/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39717","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527577,"bill_number":"HR683","title":"Watson, Joe; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Joe Watson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR683/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39718","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527578,"bill_number":"HR684","title":"McCuin, Bryce; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Bryce McCuin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR684/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39719","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527579,"bill_number":"HR685","title":"Wilson, Ranata; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Ranata Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR685/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39720","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527581,"bill_number":"HR686","title":"Lanier, Deandra; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Deandra Lanier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR686/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39721","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527582,"bill_number":"HR687","title":"Harris, Kendrick; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Kendrick Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR687/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39722","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527583,"bill_number":"HR688","title":"Jackson, Ian; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Ian Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR688/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39723","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":527584,"bill_number":"HR689","title":"Local boards of education; implement renewable energy systems to provide educational and cost-saving opportunities; 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":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR689/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39673","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":527585,"bill_number":"HR690","title":"Bicycle traffic; expressing support for eastern corridor in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for an eastern corridor in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, for bicycle traffic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR690/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39674","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":527586,"bill_number":"HR691","title":"Bennett, Brother Dennis, Sr.; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Brother Dennis Bennett, Sr., for his outstanding service as Christian Chapter Number 67 associate worthy patron; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR691/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39729","sponsor":"Earnest Williams"},
{"bill_id":527588,"bill_number":"HR692","title":"Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol; March 13, 2013; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2013, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol, commending the volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia, and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR692/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39743","sponsor":"Calvin Hill"},
{"bill_id":527589,"bill_number":"HR693","title":"Mindless Behavior; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mindless Behavior; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR693/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39744","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":527590,"bill_number":"HR694","title":"Syndicutz Barbershop; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Syndicutz Barbershop; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR694/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39745","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":527591,"bill_number":"HR695","title":"Parker, Joseph A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joseph A. Parker upon his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR695/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39746","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":527592,"bill_number":"HR696","title":"New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church; Freedom Rides program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church for its program on the Freedom Rides; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR696/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39747","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":527594,"bill_number":"HR697","title":"Crow, Thomas Alexander; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas Alexander Crow; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR697/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39748","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":527596,"bill_number":"HR698","title":"Vardeman, Ansley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ansley Vardeman for her significant achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR698/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39749","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":527597,"bill_number":"HR699","title":"Terrell, Mrs. Tara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Tara Terrell on her outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR699/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39750","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":527599,"bill_number":"HR700","title":"Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership (IGEL); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership (IGEL); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR700/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39751","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":527600,"bill_number":"HR701","title":"Haney, Mark Stephen, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mark Stephen Haney, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR701/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39752","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":527601,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Holly Springs, City of; election of councilmembers from wards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Holly Springs, approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3281), as amended, particularly by that Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3679), so as to provide for the election of councilmembers from wards; to provide that such officers shall be elected by plurality vote of the electors of the city at large; 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB249/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39741","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":527602,"bill_number":"SR452","title":"Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day; recognize March 19","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 19, 2013, as Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR452/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39627","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":527604,"bill_number":"SR453","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month; recognize April 2013","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of April, 2013, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR453/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39628","sponsor":"Jason Carter"},
{"bill_id":527605,"bill_number":"SR454","title":"Zero Waste Georgia Campaign; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Zero Waste Georgia Campaign and its efforts to create a safer, more sustainable environment and recognizing March 28, 2013, as a celebration of the campaign; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR454/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39629","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":527606,"bill_number":"SR455","title":"Clayton County Black Ministers Fellowship; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Clayton County Black Ministers Fellowship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR455/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39630","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":527607,"bill_number":"SR456","title":"Peoples, Dottie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dottie Peoples for her outstanding accomplishments and on her Lifetime Achievement award from the Allstate Gospel Superfest; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR456/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39631","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":527608,"bill_number":"SR457","title":"Hawkins, Lady Tramaine; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lady Tramaine Hawkins upon winning the Allstate Gospel Superfest's Lifetime Achievement Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR457/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39632","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":527609,"bill_number":"SR458","title":"Coley, Reverend Donavon O.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the second pastoral anniversary of Reverend Donavon O. Coley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR458/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39635","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527611,"bill_number":"SR459","title":"Sheffield, Lamont; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lamont Sheffield, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR459/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39636","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527612,"bill_number":"SR460","title":"Sappington, Jennifer; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jennifer Sappington, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR460/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39637","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527613,"bill_number":"SR461","title":"Sumbry, Josiah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Josiah Sumbry, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR461/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39638","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527615,"bill_number":"SR462","title":"Williams, Annette; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Annette Williams, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR462/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39639","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527616,"bill_number":"SR463","title":"Allen, Sonya; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sonya Allen, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR463/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39640","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527618,"bill_number":"SR464","title":"Howell, Brenda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brenda Howell, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR464/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39641","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527619,"bill_number":"SR465","title":"DuBois, Rachael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rachael DuBois, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR465/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39642","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527620,"bill_number":"SR466","title":"Reynolds, Rosie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rosie Reynolds, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR466/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39643","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527621,"bill_number":"SR467","title":"Snead, Lela; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lela Snead, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR467/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39644","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527622,"bill_number":"SR468","title":"Wilson, Rachel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rachel Wilson, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR468/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39649","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527623,"bill_number":"SR469","title":"Williams, Hanna; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hanna Williams, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR469/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39650","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527625,"bill_number":"SR470","title":"Hurley, Amber; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amber Hurley, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR470/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39651","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527626,"bill_number":"SR471","title":"Tucker, Blair; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Blair Tucker, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR471/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39652","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527628,"bill_number":"SR472","title":"Barker, Lindsey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lindsey Barker, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR472/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39653","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527629,"bill_number":"SR473","title":"Bray, Jennifer; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jennifer Bray, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR473/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39654","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527630,"bill_number":"SR474","title":"Bryant, Gabrielle; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gabrielle Bryant, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR474/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39655","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527631,"bill_number":"SR475","title":"Marvets, Teresea; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Teresea Marvets, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR475/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39656","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527633,"bill_number":"SR476","title":"Hale, Brian; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brian Hale, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR476/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39657","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527634,"bill_number":"SR477","title":"Hudmon, Piper; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Piper Hudmon, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR477/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39658","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527636,"bill_number":"SR478","title":"Perez, Rodolfo; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rodolfo Perez, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR478/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39660","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527637,"bill_number":"SR479","title":"Foust, Benjamin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjamin Foust, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR479/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39661","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527638,"bill_number":"SR480","title":"Jones, Jeffery; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeffery Jones, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR480/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39662","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527639,"bill_number":"SR481","title":"Burkhalter, Candace; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Candace Burkhalter, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR481/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39663","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527641,"bill_number":"SR482","title":"Langford, Jennifer; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jennifer Langford, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR482/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39664","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527642,"bill_number":"SR483","title":"Price, Theresa; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Theresa Price, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR483/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39665","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527643,"bill_number":"SR484","title":"Caldwell, Vanessa; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Vanessa Caldwell, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR484/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39666","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527644,"bill_number":"SR485","title":"Walls, Maris; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Maris Walls, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR485/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39667","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527645,"bill_number":"SR486","title":"Grigsby, Christy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christy Grigsby, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR486/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39668","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527647,"bill_number":"SR487","title":"Meadows, Sherrie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sherrie Meadows, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR487/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39669","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527648,"bill_number":"SR488","title":"Willis, Nancy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nancy Willis, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR488/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39685","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527649,"bill_number":"SR489","title":"Anderson, Natasha; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Natasha Anderson, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR489/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39686","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527650,"bill_number":"SR490","title":"Robertson, Deborah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deborah Robertson, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR490/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39687","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527651,"bill_number":"SR491","title":"Allen, Ronda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ronda Allen, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR491/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39701","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":527652,"bill_number":"SR492","title":"Brooks, James; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Brooks, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR492/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39703","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":529586,"bill_number":"HB567","title":"Audits and Accounts, Department of; report federal funds received by certain state agencies; require","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 Department of Audits and Accounts to report federal funds received by certain state agencies; to provide for definitions; to provide for submittal of a report to legislative appropriations committees; to provide for legislative recommendations; to provide for a legislative study regarding additional reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":"Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB567/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39753","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":529589,"bill_number":"SR493","title":"Kemp, Kathryn Stein; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kathryn Stein Kemp, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR493/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39724","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":529592,"bill_number":"SR494","title":"Lester, Kim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kim Lester, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR494/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39725","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":529594,"bill_number":"SR495","title":"Goff, Nicholas; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicholas Goff, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR495/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39726","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":529597,"bill_number":"SR496","title":"Griffis, Amy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amy Griffis, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR496/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39727","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":529600,"bill_number":"SR497","title":"Kannady, Lynda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lynda Kannady, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR497/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39728","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":529603,"bill_number":"SR498","title":"Cole, Les; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Les Cole, nominee for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR498/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39659","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":529605,"bill_number":"SR499","title":"Senate Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Veterans Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Veterans Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR499/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39730","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":529609,"bill_number":"SR500","title":"Kennard, Nicole; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nicole Kennard on winning the 2013 Paulding County GOP Young Scholar Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR500/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39731","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":529612,"bill_number":"SR501","title":"Jones, Sr., Mr. Johnnie Paul; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Johnnie Paul Jones, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR501/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39732","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":529614,"bill_number":"SR502","title":"Southern Alliance for Clean Energy","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the potential of wind energy and encouraging local governments to take the steps necessary to create an open dialogue with local stakeholders and potential wind energy developers in order to inform the public and maximize the potential for implementation of available wind resources; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR502/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39733","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":529617,"bill_number":"SR503","title":"Butikofer, Colonel Mitchel H.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colonel Mitchel H. Butikofer on his outstanding achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR503/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39734","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":529620,"bill_number":"SR504","title":"World Plumbing Day; recognize March 11","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2013, as World Plumbing Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR504/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39735","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":529623,"bill_number":"SR505","title":"Assistance League of Atlanta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Assistance League of Atlanta on the occasion of their 31st anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR505/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39736","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":529625,"bill_number":"SR506","title":"Environmental Protection Agency; request to take action; removal/proper disposal; Caustic Brine Pool at Linden Chemical and Paint site in Glynn County, Georgia","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the Environmental Protection Agency take necessary action for the immediate removal and proper disposal of the Caustic Brine Pool at the Linden Chemical and Paint site in Glynn County, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR506/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39739","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":529628,"bill_number":"SR507","title":"Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the 35th anniversary of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR507/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39740","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":529630,"bill_number":"SR508","title":"Considine, Sr., Mr. John \"Jack\" Murray; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. John \"Jack\" Murray Considine, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR508/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39742","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":530734,"bill_number":"SR522","title":"McCall, Mr. John David; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. John David McCall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR522/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39783","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":530741,"bill_number":"SR521","title":"Thomas, Ms. Melinda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Melinda Thomas, North Jackson Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR521/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39782","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":530748,"bill_number":"SR520","title":"Kitchens, Ms. Michelle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Michelle Kitchens, Gum Springs Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR520/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39781","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":530754,"bill_number":"SR519","title":"Garner, Ms. Katie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Katie Garner, East Jackson Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR519/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39780","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":530762,"bill_number":"SR518","title":"Hall, Kalie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kalie Hall for being elected as the 2012-2013 National Future Farmers of America officer team secretary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR518/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39778","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":530769,"bill_number":"SR517","title":"Jackson, Chase Henrick; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chase Henrick Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR517/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39762","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":530775,"bill_number":"SR516","title":"Hanks, J. Daniel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending J. Daniel Hanks on his outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR516/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39761","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":530783,"bill_number":"SR515","title":"Boylan, CAP, Colonel Tonya R.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Colonel Tonya R. Boylan, CAP, for her honorable and astute service to the people of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR515/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39760","sponsor":"Barry Loudermilk"},
{"bill_id":530790,"bill_number":"SR514","title":"Heritage High School Five Star Dance Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heritage High School Five Star Dance Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR514/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39759","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":530797,"bill_number":"SR513","title":"Heritage High School Junior Varsity Dance Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heritage High School Junior Varsity Dance Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR513/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39758","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":530803,"bill_number":"SR512","title":"\"Habitat for Humanity Day\"; recognize March 20","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Habitat for Humanity and recognizing March 20, 2013, as \"Habitat for Humanity Day\" at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR512/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39757","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":530811,"bill_number":"SR511","title":"Bartlett, Marcus; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Clayton State University student Marcus Bartlett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR511/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39756","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":530818,"bill_number":"SR510","title":"Senate Automobile Insurance Verification and Enforcement Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Automobile Insurance Verification and Enforcement Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR510/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39755","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":530824,"bill_number":"SR509","title":"Kennesaw State University; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Kennesaw State University and commending KSU on the commencement of its football program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR509/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39754","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":530832,"bill_number":"HR703","title":"Kennesaw State University; commend and invite leaders to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Kennesaw State University, commending Kennesaw State on the commencement of its football program, and inviting President Dan Papp, Arlethia Perry-Johnson, Vaughn Williams, and Nathan Humphrey to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR703/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39779","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":530841,"bill_number":"HR702","title":"Ray Daugharty Memorial Bridge; Clinch County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Ray Daugharty and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR702/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39777","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":530848,"bill_number":"HB581","title":"Georgia Virtual School; credit recovery courses available to students withdrawn from a course due to illness; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-319.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Virtual School, so as to provide that credit recovery courses are available to students who have withdrawn from a course due to an illness; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB581/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39776","sponsor":"Alisha Morgan"},
{"bill_id":530855,"bill_number":"HB580","title":"Superior Court Clerk's Retirement Fund; provide spousal survivor's benefit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-14-70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility and application for retirement benefits under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund, additional or partial retirement benefits, and election to provide both retirement and survivors benefits, so as to provide for a spousal survivor's benefit; to provide for an actuarially reduced member's benefit; to provide for an increase in benefits in the event of the death of the spouse or entry of an order of divorce; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB580/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39775","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":530862,"bill_number":"HB579","title":"Georgia Judicial Retirement System; member who was serving in full-time position on retirement may use prior part-time service for vesting; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-23-63 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definition and effect of full-time and part-time service and calculations, so as to provide that a member of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System who was serving in a full-time position on his or her retirement may use prior part-time service for vesting; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB579/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39774","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":530869,"bill_number":"HB578","title":"Columbia County; health insurance program; revise the time for vesting for certain officials","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide that certain officials of Columbia County who have served at least 15 years in office may, upon leaving office, continue to participate in the county health insurance program by paying the total cost of such participation, approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 4471), as amended, so as to revise the time for vesting in such program; to provide for related matters; to provide for intent; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB578/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39773","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":530875,"bill_number":"HB577","title":"Wilcox County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the continued existence of the Wilcox County School District and the Wilcox County Board of Education, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5789), 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB577/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39772","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":530882,"bill_number":"HB576","title":"Wilcox County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Wilcox County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB576/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39771","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":530889,"bill_number":"HB575","title":"Peachtree Corners, City of; city's ability to enter into agreements with other governmental parties; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Peachtree Corners, approved May 11, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, p. 3729), so as to change certain provisions relating to the city's ability to enter into agreements with other governmental parties; to provide for the city's inclusion to the Gwinnett County Police Service District, the Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Medical Service District, the Gwinnett County Recreation District, and the Gwinnett County Emergency 9-1-1 System at the conclusion of the city's transition period; to clarify the city's municipal elections through the transition period; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB575/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39770","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":530895,"bill_number":"HB574","title":"Johns Creek; City of; changing millage rate for ad valorem property taxes; clarify cap","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Johns Creek in Fulton County, Georgia, approved March 29, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 3503), as amended, so as to clarify the cap on changing the millage rate for ad valorem property taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB574/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39769","sponsor":"Lynne Riley"},
{"bill_id":530903,"bill_number":"HB573","title":"Whitfield County 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 Whitfield County; to provide for construction; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB573/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39768","sponsor":"Tom Dickson"},
{"bill_id":530910,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"Wilcox 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 Wilcox County, approved March 24, 1939 (Ga. L. 1939, p. 782), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4958), 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 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB572/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39767","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":530916,"bill_number":"HB571","title":"Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; change provisions relative to initial budgets","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide for the restructuring of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County,\" approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), so as to change provisions relative to initial budgets; to provide for the first 12 month budget; to provide for the terms of certain boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for transition of membership and appointing authority; to provide for membership on the transition task force; to provide for a change in an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB571/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39766","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":530924,"bill_number":"HB570","title":"Bibb County; Civil Service Board; Civil Service System; provide for award of attorney's fee under certain conditions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a Civil Service System and a Civil Service Board for Bibb County, approved March 9, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 682), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 750), and an Act approved April 14, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4099), so as to define a certain term; to provide for an award of an attorney's fee under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB570/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39765","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":530931,"bill_number":"HB569","title":"Bibb County State Court; provide additional judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Bibb County, formerly the City Court of Macon, approved August 14, 1885 (Ga. L. 1884-85, p. 470), as amended, so as to provide an additional judge for said court; to provide for the initial appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and terms of office for the judges of said court; to provide for a chief judge of said court; to provide for the compensation of the judges of said court; to provide for the selection, terms of office, and compensation of the solicitor-general of said court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB569/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39764","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":530937,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"Warwick, 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 Warwick, approved April 19, 2000 (Ga. L. 2000, p. 4334), so as to change the description of the council districts for the election of members of the city council to be consistent with the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB568/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39763","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":531873,"bill_number":"SR530","title":"Davis, Mrs. Beulah; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 91st birthday of Mrs. Beulah Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR530/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39795","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":531876,"bill_number":"SR529","title":"\"Georgia Pre-K Week\"; recognize first week of October","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the first week of October 2013 as \"Georgia Pre-K Week\" at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR529/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39794","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":531881,"bill_number":"SR528","title":"General Assembly; provide for the proceeds of one/more lottery games to benefit military veterans -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the proceeds of one or more lottery games to benefit military veterans; to provide for authorized purposes; to provide for appropriations; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":"Veterans, Military and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR528/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39793","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":531884,"bill_number":"SR527","title":"Georgia Links Day; recognize March 26","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 26, 2013, as Georgia Links Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR527/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39789","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":531889,"bill_number":"SR526","title":"Appling County Christian Academy Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Appling County Christian Academy football team on their victory at the National High School Football Tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR526/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39788","sponsor":"Tommie Williams"},
{"bill_id":531892,"bill_number":"SR525","title":"Appling Christian Academy Lady Eagles Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Appling Christian Academy Lady Eagles Basketball Team on winning both the State and National Championships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR525/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39787","sponsor":"Tommie Williams"},
{"bill_id":531897,"bill_number":"SR524","title":"Long, Richard A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Richard A. Long; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR524/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39786","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":531901,"bill_number":"SR523","title":"International Olympic and U.S. Olympic Committee; request support toward the reinstatement of wrestling in the Olympic Games","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the support toward the reinstatement of wrestling in the Olympic Games from the International Olympic Committee and the United States Olympic Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR523/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39784","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":531905,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"'Georgia Lottery for Veterans'; offer one/more games to benefit veterans; deposit proceeds into the general fund","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lottery for education, so as to provide a short title; to provide that the Georgia Lottery Corporation shall offer one or more games to benefit veterans; to provide for the deposit of proceeds into the general fund; to provide for a special account to be appropriated for veterans' programs; to provide for purposes for which appropriations shall be made; to provide for lapsing of funds; to provide a conditional effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":"Veterans, Military and Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB252/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39797","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":531909,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Douglas County; reconstitute the board; composition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Douglas County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3880), so as to reconstitute the board; to provide for composition of the board and the selection and appointment of 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB251/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39790","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":531913,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Port Wentworth, City of; change the description of the council districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Port Wentworth, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3734), and an Act approved May 6, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3564), so as to change the description of the council 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB250/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39785","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":531916,"bill_number":"HR719","title":"John Charles Birdine, Jr., Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. John Charles Birdine, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR719/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39831","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":531921,"bill_number":"HR718","title":"Perry, Commissioner Clinton, Jr.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Commissioner Clinton Perry, Jr., and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR718/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39828","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":531926,"bill_number":"HR717","title":"Clymer, Jeff; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeff Clymer on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR717/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39826","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":531929,"bill_number":"HR716","title":"Owens, Dorothy Grant; 85th birthday; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Dorothy Grant Owens on her 85th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR716/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39825","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":531934,"bill_number":"HR715","title":"Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Basketball Team on winning the 2013 Georgia Independent Schools Association AAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR715/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39824","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":531937,"bill_number":"HR714","title":"Bell, State Representative Simone; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Simone Bell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR714/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39823","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":531943,"bill_number":"HR713","title":"Gray, Ms. Betty; Tenth Annual Betty Gray Scholarship Luncheon; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Ms. Betty Gray and the Tenth Annual Betty Gray Scholarship Luncheon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR713/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39822","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":531947,"bill_number":"HR712","title":"Legislative Livestock Showdown; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Legislative Livestock Showdown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR712/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39820","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":531951,"bill_number":"HR711","title":"Owens, Madge Doreen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Madge Doreen Owens on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR711/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39817","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":531955,"bill_number":"HR710","title":"Kids' Chance of Georgia, Inc.; 25th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kids' Chance of Georgia, Inc., on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR710/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39804","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":531960,"bill_number":"HR709","title":"Herron, Coach Jeff; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Jeff Herron on his superlative legacy as head coach for the Camden County High School football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR709/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39803","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":531963,"bill_number":"HR708","title":"Heritage High School Junior Varsity Dance Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heritage High School Junior Varsity Dance Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR708/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39802","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":531968,"bill_number":"HR707","title":"Heritage High School Five Star Dance Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Heritage High School Five Star Dance Team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR707/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39801","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":531971,"bill_number":"HR706","title":"Heritage High School; Advanced Placement Honor School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Heritage High School as a school of excellence and an Advanced Placement Honor School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR706/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39800","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":531976,"bill_number":"HR705","title":"Ghana Independence Day in Georgia; March 9, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 9, 2013, as Ghana Independence Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR705/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39799","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":531981,"bill_number":"HR704","title":"Green Apple Day of Service; state-wide participation; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging state-wide participation in Green Apple Day of Service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR704/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39798","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":531984,"bill_number":"HB602","title":"Americus-Sumter County Land Bank Authority; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Americus-Sumter County Land Bank Authority; to provide for its membership, terms of office, powers, duties, and authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB602/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39830","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":531989,"bill_number":"HB601","title":"Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; define certain terms; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to define certain terms; to restrict and repeal an automatic cost-of-living benefit increase; to provide for a portion of fines and forfeited bonds for criminal, quasi-criminal, and civil cases for violating state statutes or traffic laws be paid to the fund; to provide for a member contribution; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB601/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39829","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":531992,"bill_number":"HB600","title":"City of Bainbridge Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Bainbridge Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title and legislative findings; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB600/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39827","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":531997,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"Albany, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Albany 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB599/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39821","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":532001,"bill_number":"HB598","title":"Fulton County; employees employed after July 1, 2013, to serve the Superior Court, Magistrate Court or State Court shall be employees at will; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that Fulton County employees first or again employed on and after July 1, 2013, to serve the Superior Court of Fulton County, the Magistrate Court of Fulton County, or the State Court of Fulton County shall be employees at will; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB598/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39819","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":532005,"bill_number":"HB597","title":"Scotland, City of; nonbinding advisory referendum to select mayor and city council; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding, advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the General Assembly should enact legislation authorizing the City of Scotland to select its mayor and city councilmembers to serve for four-year terms; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for procedures and requirements relating thereto; to provide for preclearance; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum and effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB597/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39818","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":532010,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"Telfair County; Board of Education; change description of districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reapportioning the election districts of the Board of Education of Telfair County, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3539), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5385), so as to redistrict the Board of Education of Telfair County; to change the description of the education districts; to provide for the continuation in office of the current members and the election of subsequent members; to provide for related matters; 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 an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB596/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39816","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":532015,"bill_number":"HB595","title":"Solid waste management; enforcement authority for collection of taxes, fees or assessments owed for local services; revise","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 revise enforcement authority for the collection of taxes, fees, or assessments owed for local solid waste services; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB595/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39815","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":532018,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"Fulton County Personnel Board and Fulton County Merit System of Personnel Administration; all future employees other than public safety employees shall be unclassified; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to completely and exhaustively revise, supersede, consolidate, and replace all of the laws and amendments thereto pertaining to the Fulton County Personnel Board and the Fulton County Merit System of Personnel Administration,\" approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4896), as amended, so as to provide a statement of authority; to define certain terms; to provide that all future employees of Fulton County other than public safety employees shall be unclassified; to provide for current classified employees; to provide that employees may be dismissed, demoted, or disciplined for any reason or no reason without notice, explanation, or appeal; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB594/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39814","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":532023,"bill_number":"HB593","title":"Washington County; board of commissioners; revise districts for election of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Washington County, approved August 20, 1913 (Ga. L. 1913, p. 452), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4454), 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 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB593/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39813","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":532028,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"Pierce County State Court; change compensation of judge and solicitor-general","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Pierce County, approved August 15, 1911 (Ga. L. 1911, p. 210), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor-general of the state court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB592/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39812","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":532031,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"Clayton County School System; repeal Act creating a code of ethics and ethics commission","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act repealing an Act creating a code of ethics and ethics commission for the Clayton County School System, approved April 24, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3616), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 11, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3869); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB591/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39811","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":532036,"bill_number":"HB590","title":"Polk County; Board of Education; revise districts for election of members","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, so as to revise the districts for the election of members of the Board of Education of Polk 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 effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB590/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39810","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":532039,"bill_number":"HB589","title":"Washington County; Board of Education; revise districts for election of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the Board of Education of Washington County, approved April 5, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4652), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4447), 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB589/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39809","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":532043,"bill_number":"HB588","title":"Cobb County; Probate Court; change compensation of chief deputy sheriff and others","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4151), so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy sheriff, the assistant chief deputy, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB588/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39808","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":532047,"bill_number":"HB587","title":"Dooly County; Board of Education; provide for compensation of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Board of Education of Dooly County, approved April 6, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 2922), as amended, so as to provide for 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB587/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39807","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":532051,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"City of Kingsland Community Improvement Districts Act of 2013; 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 Kingsland; to provide for a short title; to provide for the purposes of such districts; to provide for definitions; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB586/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39806","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":532055,"bill_number":"HB585","title":"Davisboro, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Davisboro; 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 definitions and construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB585/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39805","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":532060,"bill_number":"HB584","title":"Cleveland, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cleveland;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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB584/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39796","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":532063,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"Griffin, City of; Municipal Court; charge technology fee for each civil case and criminal fine imposed; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Municipal Court of the City of Griffin to charge a technology fee for each civil case 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":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB583/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39792","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":532068,"bill_number":"HB582","title":"Probation; state-wide probation system and agreements for private probation services; modify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to modify provisions related to the state-wide probation system and agreements for private probation services; to clarify that probation tolling provisions apply to private probation services; to provide for good faith immunity for private probation officers; 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":"2013-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB582/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39791","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":533290,"bill_number":"HB603","title":"Cobb County State Court; change compensation of judges","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 May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3699), so as to change the compensation of the judges of the state court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB603/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39837","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":533300,"bill_number":"HB604","title":"Fulton County; dates on which governing authority may make or fix certain levies of ad valorem taxes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the determination of millage rates by governing authorities in Fulton County, approved March 14, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3506), so as to provide for dates on which the governing authority of Fulton County may make or fix certain levies of ad valorem taxes; to provide for procedures related thereto; to cite a certain constitutional authorization; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB604/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39838","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":533309,"bill_number":"HB605","title":"Controlled substances; possession of substances containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine and restrictions on sales of products containing pseudoephedrine; 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, norpseudoephedrine, 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":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB605/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39839","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":533319,"bill_number":"HB606","title":"Private home care providers; revise definition to exclude contractual arrangements with independent contractors","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 7 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":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB606/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39869","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":533329,"bill_number":"HB607","title":"Water; suppliers of such service shall seek reimbursement for unpaid charges only from person who incurred such charges; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-60-17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water supplier's cut off of water to premises because of indebtedness of prior owner, occupant, or lessee prohibited, records required, limited liens for unpaid charges for water, gas, sewerage service, or electricity, so as to provide that the suppliers of such services shall seek reimbursement for unpaid charges only from the person who incurred such charges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB607/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39870","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":533341,"bill_number":"HR720","title":"Johnson High School boys basketball team; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Johnson High School boys basketball team on their 2013 GHSA Class AAA State Championship win and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR720/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39840","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":533352,"bill_number":"HR721","title":"Grant, Ms. Willietta; 2013 Miss Columbus winner; congratulate & invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Ms. Willietta Grant on winning the 2013 Miss Columbus competition and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR721/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39841","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":533362,"bill_number":"HR722","title":"Boy Scout Day at the capitol; March 20, 2013; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 20, 2013, as Boy Scout Day at the capitol and inviting a designee from each council of the Georgia Councils of the Boy Scouts of America to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR722/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39842","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":533371,"bill_number":"HR723","title":"Democratic Women's Council of Douglas County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Democratic Women's Council of Douglas County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR723/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39843","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":533381,"bill_number":"HR724","title":"Douglas County Democratic Party; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Douglas County Democratic Party; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR724/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39844","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":533390,"bill_number":"HR725","title":"Randall, Representative Nikki; Citizen of the Year; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Representative Nikki Randall on being named the Citizen of the Year by the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR725/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39845","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":533403,"bill_number":"HR726","title":"Pierce County Flea All-Star girls basketball team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Pierce County Flea All-Star girls basketball team on winning the 2012-2013 Georgia Recreation and Park Association state basketball tournament; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR726/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39846","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":533412,"bill_number":"HR727","title":"Visiting Nurse Health System Day at the capitol; March 12, 2013; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the fine nurses and staff of Visiting Nurse Health System and celebrating their day at the capitol on March 12, 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR727/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39847","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":533424,"bill_number":"HR728","title":"Birdsong, Mary Claire; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mary Claire Birdsong; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR728/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39848","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":533433,"bill_number":"HR729","title":"University of Georgia 2012-2013 Allstars Competitive Cheerleading team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of Georgia 2012-2013 Allstars Competitive Cheerleading team on their National Championship victory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR729/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39849","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":533443,"bill_number":"HR730","title":"Ridley, Dr. Brian; Georgia Middle School Principal of the Year; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Brian Ridley on being named the 2013 Georgia Middle School Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR730/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39850","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":533455,"bill_number":"HR731","title":"Lang, Nurse Martha; LPN School Nurse of the Year; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Nurse Martha Lang on being named the LPN School Nurse of the Year by the Georgia Association of School Nurses; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR731/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39851","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":533465,"bill_number":"HR732","title":"QT Kitchens; QuikTrip Corporation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending QT Kitchens and the QuikTrip Corporation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR732/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39852","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":533475,"bill_number":"HR733","title":"Goldstein, Mr. Jacob L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Jacob L. Goldstein; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR733/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39853","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":533485,"bill_number":"HR734","title":"Rowsey, Kelli Racynne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kelli Racynne Rowsey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR734/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39854","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":533496,"bill_number":"HR735","title":"Purvis, Pastor Wilbur T., III; 20th anniversary at the church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III's 20th anniversary at the church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR735/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39855","sponsor":"Alisha Morgan"},
{"bill_id":533506,"bill_number":"HR736","title":"Georgia Surgeons' Day at the capitol; March 21, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 21, 2013, as Georgia Surgeons' Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR736/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39856","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":533517,"bill_number":"HR737","title":"Nursing Home Week at the capitol; May 12-18, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 12-18, 2013, as Nursing Home Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR737/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39857","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":533528,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Carlton, City of; provide for a new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Carlton; 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":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB253/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39836","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":533537,"bill_number":"SR531","title":"Transportation, GA Dept. of; maximize the use of funding mechanisms aimed at reducing diesel emissions","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting House Bill 348 and encouraging and supporting the Georgia Department of Transportation in its efforts to maximize the use of funding mechanisms aimed at reducing diesel emissions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR531/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39832","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":533548,"bill_number":"SR532","title":"Fort Oglethorpe Recreation Association Lakeview Warriors Baseball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Fort Oglethorpe Recreation Association Lakeview Warriors baseball team for their outstanding 2011 and 2012 seasons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR532/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39833","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":533557,"bill_number":"SR533","title":"Battle of Chickamauga; recognize on September 18-20","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Battle of Chickamauga on September 18-20, 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR533/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39834","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":533566,"bill_number":"SR534","title":"Cook, Mr. Terrell Buford; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Terrell Buford Cook; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR534/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39835","sponsor":"John Crosby"},
{"bill_id":534395,"bill_number":"HB608","title":"Community Health, Department of; criminal background check requirements for applicants for employment by certain licensed facilities; expand","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 expand criminal background check requirements for applicants for employment by certain facilities licensed by the Department of Community Health; to revise provisions relating to criminal background checks for directors and employees of personal care homes and employees of nursing homes; to amend Code Section 35-3-33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Crime Information Center, so as to authorize the retaining of certain fingerprint records for continuous monitoring; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB608/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39873","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":534396,"bill_number":"HB609","title":"Demorest, City of; corporate limits of city shall include certain property; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Demorest,\" approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4301), as amended, so as to provide that the corporate limits of such city shall include certain property; to provide 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":"2013-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB609/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39874","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":534397,"bill_number":"HB610","title":"Insurance; provide licensing and regulation of public adjusters; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts; to provide for standard of conduct; 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":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB610/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39892","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":534398,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"Health; mammogram report to patients with dense breast tissue; provide certain notice","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 certain notice in a mammogram report to patients with dense breast tissue; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB611/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39893","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":534399,"bill_number":"HB612","title":"Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority; change method of appointing membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act implementing the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority, approved April 2, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2826), as amended by an Act approved March 30, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2928), an Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4335), an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4057), which Act was enacted pursuant to an amendment to the Constitution set out at Ga. L. 1962, p. 810, and an Act approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5391), so as to change the method of appointing the membership; to change the number of members; to amend the term of office of such membership; to provide for certain limitations on serving; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB612/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39894","sponsor":"Jeff Chapman"},
{"bill_id":534400,"bill_number":"HB613","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":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB613/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39895","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":534401,"bill_number":"HB614","title":"Brookhaven, City of; provide a definition for the governing authority; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled the \"Unincorporated DeKalb County Community Improvement District Act of 1998,\" approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4228), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2009 (Ga. L. 2009, p. 3549), so as to provide a definition for the governing authority of the City of Brookhaven; to provide for the composition of the district board upon the incorporation of some portion of the district; to provide for future expansion of the district; to provide for debt of the district; to provide for cooperation of the district with the City of Brookhaven; to provide for powers of the district board; to provide for the adoption of a dissolution resolution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB614/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39896","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":534402,"bill_number":"HB615","title":"Douglas County; board of elections and registration; composition of board and selection and appointment of members; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Douglas County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3880), so as to provide for composition of the board and the selection and appointment of 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB615/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39897","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":534403,"bill_number":"HB616","title":"Lyons, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Lyons to provide for severability; 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB616/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39898","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":534404,"bill_number":"HB617","title":"Income tax credit; qualified citizenship expenses for low-income 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, 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":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB617/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39899","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":534405,"bill_number":"HB618","title":"Sustainable Foods 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 preempt certain local ordinances relating to production of agricultural or farm products; to provide for a short title; to provide for effect on certain causes of action; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB618/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39900","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":534406,"bill_number":"HB619","title":"Chamblee, 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 Chamblee, approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 976), 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB619/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39901","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":534407,"bill_number":"HB620","title":"Peachtree Corners, City of; \"Redevelopment Powers Law\"; provide for referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Peachtree Corners 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 for related matters; 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB620/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39916","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":534408,"bill_number":"HR738","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR738/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39872","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":534409,"bill_number":"HR739","title":"Pathway to the Smokies; Murray County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Pathway to the Smokies; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR739/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39902","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":534410,"bill_number":"HR740","title":"House Study Committee on the Economic Impact of Expanding the Renewable Energy Market in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the Economic Impact of Expanding the Renewable Energy Market in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR740/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39903","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":534411,"bill_number":"HR741","title":"Supreme Court of the United States; affirm clear constitutionality of Section 5 of federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; request support","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the support of the Supreme Court of the United States to affirm the clear constitutionality of Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR741/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39904","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":534412,"bill_number":"HR742","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Kappa Omega Chapter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kappa Omega Chapter, during the month of March; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR742/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39886","sponsor":"Alisha Morgan"},
{"bill_id":534413,"bill_number":"HR743","title":"Hispanic National Bar Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Hispanic National Bar Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR743/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39887","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":534414,"bill_number":"HR744","title":"Hou, Amy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amy Hou; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR744/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39888","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":534415,"bill_number":"HR745","title":"Spradlin, Mr. Ira; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Ira Spradlin on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR745/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39905","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":534416,"bill_number":"HR746","title":"March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; March 13, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the March of Dimes and recognizing March 13, 2013, as March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR746/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39906","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":534417,"bill_number":"HR747","title":"Schillinger, Father James; named Monsignor by Pope Benedict XVI; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Father James Schillinger on being named a Monsignor by Pope Benedict XVI; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR747/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39907","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":534418,"bill_number":"HR748","title":"Wilkinson High School boys basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Wilkinson High School boys basketball team on their 2013 GHSA Class A State Championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR748/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39908","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":534419,"bill_number":"HR749","title":"United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Region 8 for its outstanding contributions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR749/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39909","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":534420,"bill_number":"HR750","title":"Change 4 Georgia; Remington Youngblood; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Change 4 Georgia and Remington Youngblood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR750/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39910","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":534421,"bill_number":"HR751","title":"Wilson, Michael Andrew \"Drew\", II; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Andrew \"Drew\" Wilson II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR751/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39911","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":534422,"bill_number":"HR752","title":"Pennington, Thomas Durward, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Thomas Durward Pennington, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR752/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39912","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":534423,"bill_number":"HR753","title":"Rooks, Mr. George M., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. George M. Rooks, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR753/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39913","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":534424,"bill_number":"HR754","title":"Jordan, Leslie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leslie Jordan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR754/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39914","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":534425,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Irwin County; create a board of elections and registration; provide for powers and duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Irwin County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB254/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39915","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":534426,"bill_number":"SR535","title":"Kimball, Ms. Jennifer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Jennifer Kimball, South Jackson Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR535/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39858","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":534427,"bill_number":"SR536","title":"Hendley, Ms. Wendye; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Wendye Hendley, West Jackson Intermediate School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR536/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39859","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":534428,"bill_number":"SR537","title":"Nemecek, Ms. Rebecca; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Rebecca Nemecek, West Jackson Primary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR537/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39860","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":534429,"bill_number":"SR538","title":"Williams, Ms. Brooke; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Brooke Williams, East Jackson Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR538/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39861","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":534430,"bill_number":"SR539","title":"Layfield, Mr. Thomas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Thomas Layfield, Kings Bridge Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR539/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39862","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":534431,"bill_number":"SR540","title":"Brown, Ms. Taylor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Taylor Brown, East Jackson High School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR540/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39863","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":534432,"bill_number":"SR541","title":"Roberts, Ms. Bonnie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Bonnie Roberts, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR541/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39864","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":534433,"bill_number":"SR542","title":"Roberts, Ms. Lynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Lynn Roberts, Jefferson Academy's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR542/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39865","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":534434,"bill_number":"SR543","title":"Stephenson, Mr. Matt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Matt Stephenson, Jefferson Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR543/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39866","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":534435,"bill_number":"SR544","title":"Freeman, Mr. Sanford; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Sanford Freeman, Jefferson High School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR544/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39867","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":534436,"bill_number":"SR545","title":"Hill, Ms. Diane; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Diane Hill, Benton Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR545/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39868","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":534437,"bill_number":"SR546","title":"Change 4 Georgia and Remington Youngblood; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Change 4 Georgia and Remington Youngblood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR546/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39871","sponsor":"Jack Murphy"},
{"bill_id":534438,"bill_number":"SR547","title":"Eagle's Landing High School Boys Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Eagle's Landing High School boys basketball team on their 2013 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR547/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39875","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":534439,"bill_number":"SR548","title":"Pollack, Joel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joel Pollack; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR548/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39876","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":534440,"bill_number":"SR549","title":"Youth Villages Georgia Day; recognize March 14","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Youth Villages and recognizing March 14, 2013, as Youth Villages Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR549/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39877","sponsor":"Jason Carter"},
{"bill_id":534441,"bill_number":"SR550","title":"Johnson, Mr. Randale; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Randale Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR550/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39878","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":534442,"bill_number":"SR551","title":"Weaver, Mr. Luke Penn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Luke Penn Weaver on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR551/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39879","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":534443,"bill_number":"SR552","title":"Reddy, Mr. Shyam K.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Shyam K. Reddy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR552/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39880","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":534444,"bill_number":"SR553","title":"Bynum, Mrs. Edith; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Edith Bynum; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR553/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39881","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":534445,"bill_number":"SR554","title":"Fulton County School System; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Fulton County School System; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR554/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39882","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":534446,"bill_number":"SR555","title":"Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commemorating the kickoff of the Great American Cleanup in Georgia, the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, and the 75 local Keep America Beautiful affiliates who organize thousands of volunteers to improve communities statewide; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR555/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39883","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":534447,"bill_number":"SR556","title":"Trion High School Competition Cheerleading Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Trion High School competition cheerleading team for their 2012 GHSA Class A Public Cheerleading Championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR556/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39884","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":534448,"bill_number":"SR557","title":"Gordon Lee High School Lady Trojans Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon Lee High School Lady Trojans basketball team on winning the Georgia High School Association Class A Public State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR557/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39885","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":534449,"bill_number":"SR558","title":"Terry, Dr. Carol; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Carol Terry on receiving the 2012 Coroner/Medical Examiner of the Year award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR558/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39889","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":534450,"bill_number":"SR559","title":"National Nursing Home Week; recognize May 12-18","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the week of May 12, 2013 to May 18, 2013, as National Nursing Home Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR559/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39890","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":534451,"bill_number":"SR560","title":"Georgia Surgeons' Day; recognize March 21","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 21, 2013, as Georgia Surgeons' Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR560/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39891","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":534452,"bill_number":"SR561","title":"Outspoken Therapy Services, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Outspoken Therapy Services, Inc., on the occasion of the organization's tenth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR561/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39917","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":534453,"bill_number":"SR562","title":"White County High School WTVN Warrior TV Broadcast Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the White County High School WTVN Warrior TV broadcast team on their first place win at the 2013 Student Television National Convention; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR562/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39918","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":535112,"bill_number":"HB621","title":"Drivers' licenses; restoration to persons completing defensive driving course; provide approval of certain programs' curriculums","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 drivers' licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, so as to provide for approval of certain programs' curriculums; to provide for certificates of completion; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB621/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39919","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":535113,"bill_number":"SR563","title":"African Leadership Magazine, Dr. Ken Giami; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending African Leadership Magazine and Dr. Ken Giami, editor-in-chief, on their inaugural international business forum; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR563/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39921","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":535114,"bill_number":"SR564","title":"Williams, Lillie Mae Barnett; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lillie Mae Barnett Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR564/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39920","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":535115,"bill_number":"SR565","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 fifth consecutive state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR565/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39922","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":535571,"bill_number":"SR575","title":"Brock, Sr., Harold Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Harold Edward Brock, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR575/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39934","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":535583,"bill_number":"SR574","title":"Marshall, William P. \"Bill\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William P. \"Bill\" Marshall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR574/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39933","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":535596,"bill_number":"SR573","title":"Morrison, Mr. Billy Douglas \"Cotton\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Billy Douglas \"Cotton\" Morrison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR573/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39932","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":535608,"bill_number":"SR572","title":"Ferreira, Bishop Manoel; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Bishop Manoel Ferreira on the convening of the National Convention of the Assemblies of God in Brazil; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR572/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39931","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":535621,"bill_number":"SR571","title":"Agnelo dos Santos Queiroz Filho; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Agnelo dos Santos Queiroz Filho, Governor of the Federal District of Brasilia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR571/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39929","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":535634,"bill_number":"SR570","title":"2013 Senate Interns; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2013 Senate Interns for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR570/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39927","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":535646,"bill_number":"SR569","title":"2013 Senate Aides; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2013 Senate Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR569/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39926","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":535659,"bill_number":"SR568","title":"Gainesville High School Red Elephants Football Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gainesville High School Red Elephants football team on their 2012 Class AAAAA State Championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR568/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39925","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":535672,"bill_number":"SR567","title":"Gainesville High School Golf Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gainesville High School golf team on their 2012 Class AAA State Championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR567/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39924","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":535684,"bill_number":"SR566","title":"Gainesville High School Girls Golf Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Gainesville High School girls golf team on their Class AAA State Championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR566/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39923","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":535697,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"\"Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure 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 enact the \"Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act\"; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB255/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39928","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":535710,"bill_number":"HB622","title":"Quitman County; Board of Education; change certain provisions regarding the compensation of the chairperson and board members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reconstituting the Board of Education of Quitman County, approved March 16, 1994 (Ga. L. 1994, p. 3689), as amended, so as to change certain provisions regarding the compensation of the chairperson and members of the board and provide for a monthly salary in lieu of per diem; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB622/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39930","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":536343,"bill_number":"SR577","title":"QT Kitchens and the QuikTrip Corporation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending QT Kitchens and the QuikTrip Corporation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR577/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39936","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":536344,"bill_number":"SR576","title":"Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR576/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39935","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":536347,"bill_number":"SR581","title":"Rotary Club of Atlanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Rotary Club of Atlanta on its 100th anniversary and for its continued service in the community, the State of Georgia, and around the world; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR581/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39940","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":536349,"bill_number":"SR580","title":"Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia for 100 years of excellence serving as the premier association for the commercial real estate industry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR580/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39939","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":536352,"bill_number":"SR578","title":"Rumford, Dr. Steve L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Steve L. Rumford on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR578/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39937","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":536354,"bill_number":"SR579","title":"Pleasant Eugene Holt Memorial Highway; Paulding/Carroll County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Pleasant Eugene Holt and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR579/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39938","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":536944,"bill_number":"HR761","title":"Jim McClelland, Sr., POW Memorial Bridge; Cook County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Jim McClelland, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR761/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39992","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":536945,"bill_number":"HB626","title":"Greene County Airport Authority; split position of secretary-treasurer into two separate positions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create and establish the Greene County Airport Authority, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3223), so as to split the position of secretary-treasurer into two separate positions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB626/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39958","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":536947,"bill_number":"HR762","title":"Cauley, Mrs. Sandra; Mrs. Georgia United States; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mrs. Sandra Cauley, Mrs. Georgia United States 2013, and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR762/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39999","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":536948,"bill_number":"HB629","title":"Kennesaw, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Kennesaw; to provide for reincorporation; to provide for an effective date; to repeal specific laws; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB629/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39961","sponsor":"Charles Gregory"},
{"bill_id":536950,"bill_number":"HB646","title":"Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia; part-time chief magistrates may become members of such fund; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide that part-time chief magistrates may become members of such fund; to provided 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":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB646/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39980","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":536952,"bill_number":"HB652","title":"Weapons; all records of judge of probate court regarding weapons carry licenses shall be confidential and not open to public inspection and not be disclosed; 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 weapon, temporary renewal permit, and mandamus, so as to provide that all records of the judge of probate court regarding weapons carry licenses shall be confidential and not open to public inspection and shall not be disclosed; 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":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB652/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39986","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":536953,"bill_number":"SR596","title":"Mata, Giwayen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Giwayen Mata on their 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR596/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39997","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":536955,"bill_number":"HB637","title":"Courts; provision of fees by local law in matters before probate and magistrate courts; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 15-9-60 and 15-10-80 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to costs for probate courts and filing fee, service of process costs, writ of fieri facias fee, and costs taxed to the losing party, respectively, so as to authorize the provision of fees by local law adopted by the General Assembly in matters before the probate and magistrate courts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB637/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39969","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":536957,"bill_number":"HR771","title":"House Interns; 2013 Regular Session; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the House Interns for the 2013 Regular Session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR771/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40008","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":536958,"bill_number":"HR779","title":"Heaberlin, Dr. Bob; 2012-2013 National Distinguished Educator of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Bob Heaberlin, the Association of Middle Level Education's 2012-2013 National Distinguished Educator of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR779/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40016","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":536960,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Chiropractors; revise the definition of the practice of chiropractic","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-9-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to licensure and regulation of chiropractors, so as to revise the definition of the practice of chiropractic; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB261/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40018","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":536962,"bill_number":"HR757","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; adopt changes to the HomeSafe Georgia program to prevent home foreclosure; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Community Affairs to adopt critically needed changes to the federally funded HomeSafe Georgia program in order to accomplish its purpose to prevent home foreclosure for Georgia families due to unemployment and other causes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR757/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39988","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":536963,"bill_number":"HR765","title":"Norcross Blue Devils boys basketball team; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Norcross Blue Devils boys basketball team on their 2013 Class AAAAAA State Championship win and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR765/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40002","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":536965,"bill_number":"HB632","title":"Dougherty County; Albany, City of; Joint County-Municipal Board of Registration and Elections; provide for appointment of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Joint County-Municipal Board of Registration and Elections for Dougherty County and the City of Albany, approved March 18, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3831), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 16, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4234), so as to provide for the appointment of members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB632/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39964","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":536967,"bill_number":"SR595","title":"Community Affairs, Dept. of; urged to adopt critically needed changes; HomeSafe Georgia program","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Community Affairs to adopt critically needed changes to the federally funded HomeSafe Georgia program in order to accomplish its purpose to prevent home foreclosure for Georgia families due to unemployment and other causes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR595/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39996","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":536968,"bill_number":"HB643","title":"Georgia Civil Practice Act; general provisions governing discovery; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Georgia Civil Practice Act,\" so as to change provisions relating to general provisions governing discovery; to provide for discovery of electronically stored information; to provide for preservation of electronically stored information; to change provisions relating to production of documents and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes; to correct a cross-reference; to change provisions relating to failure to make discovery; to change provisions relating to subpoenas for taking depositions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Reconsidered","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB643/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39977","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":536970,"bill_number":"HR756","title":"Governor; recognize economic impact that the closing Central State Hospital and Georgia Power Plant Branch will have on Baldwin, Hancock, and Putnam; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the Governor of Georgia recognize the economic impact that the closing of Central State Hospital and the closing of the Georgia Power Plant Branch will have on the counties of Baldwin, Hancock, and Putnam; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"Economic Development and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR756/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39987","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":536972,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"Powder Springs, City of; change description of wards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, so as to change the description of the wards; 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB633/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39965","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":536973,"bill_number":"HB641","title":"Cobb County; office of tax commissioner; change compensation of certain employees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County, approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 790), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3725), so as to change the compensation of certain employees of such office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB641/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39973","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":536975,"bill_number":"HR773","title":"Douglas, Gabrielle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gabrielle Douglas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR773/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40010","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":536976,"bill_number":"HR775","title":"Wood, June R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending June R. Wood on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR775/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40012","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":536978,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority; abolish authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority, approved April 18, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4448), as amended, so as to abolish the authority; to transfer all powers, powers, duties, assets, property, liabilities, and indebtedness of the authority to the Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Veto V2","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB636/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39968","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":536980,"bill_number":"SR592","title":"Chance, Isabella Lola; celebrate birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Isabella Lola Chance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR592/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39993","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":536981,"bill_number":"HB625","title":"Rincon, City of; provide that corporate limits shall include certain property","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Rincon,\" approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3556), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 15, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3547), so as to provide that the corporate limits of such town shall include certain property; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB625/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39957","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":536983,"bill_number":"HB631","title":"Polk County Water Authority; change certain provisions relating to appointment, taking of office, and terms of office of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Polk County Water Authority, approved April 14, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3108), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 18, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3949), so as to change certain provisions relating to the appointment, taking of office, and terms of office of members of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB631/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39963","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":536985,"bill_number":"SR584","title":"Bigalke, Pastor Ron J.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Capitol Commission and Pastor Ron J. Bigalke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR584/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39944","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":536986,"bill_number":"SR585","title":"Smith III, Reverend W. Ches; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend W. Ches Smith III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR585/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39945","sponsor":"John Crosby"},
{"bill_id":536987,"bill_number":"HR758","title":"Tennessee Valley Authority; extend recreational season on certain lakes; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the Tennessee Valley Authority extend the recreational season on certain lakes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR758/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39989","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":536989,"bill_number":"HR760","title":"Congress; oppose new tax on Medicare Prescription Drug Plan; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that Congress oppose a new tax on the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR760/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39991","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":536990,"bill_number":"SR588","title":"Wilkinson High School Boys Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Wilkinson High School boys basketball team on their 2013 GHSA Class A State Championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR588/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39976","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":536991,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"Excise tax; rental motor vehicles; add public transit to authorized purposes for proceeds","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 motor vehicles, so as to add public transit to the authorized purposes for the proceeds of such tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB651/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39985","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":536993,"bill_number":"HR763","title":"Usery, Willie Julian \"Bill\", Jr.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Willie Julian \"Bill\" Usery, Jr., and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR763/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40000","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":536994,"bill_number":"HB644","title":"Health care benefit plans; issuers make certain disclosures to enrollees; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health care plans, so as to require issuers of health benefits plans which utilize drug formularies to make certain disclosures to enrollees; to provide for definitions; to require notice to an enrollee of a modification affecting drug coverage; to provide that certain copayment or cost-sharing amounts continue to apply for a certain duration; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB644/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39978","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":536996,"bill_number":"HR770","title":"McGaskey, Alec Garren; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alec Garren McGaskey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR770/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40007","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":536998,"bill_number":"HR772","title":"Daniels, Mr. Lionel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Lionel Daniels; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR772/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40009","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":536999,"bill_number":"HR767","title":"Wright, Mr. Gardner; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Gardner Wright and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR767/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40004","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":537001,"bill_number":"HB647","title":"Convention and Tourism Special District Act of 2014; enact","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 convention and tourism special districts within certain areas of the state; 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 heightened punishment of certain aggravated assaults and aggravated batteries within a special district; 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":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB647/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39981","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":537003,"bill_number":"HB628","title":"Walker, Dade and Catoosa Counties; board of hospital authority; revise method of filling vacancies","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to change the method of filling vacancies on the board of the hospital authority of Walker, Dade, and Catoosa counties, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4531), so as to revise the method of filling vacancies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB628/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39960","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":537004,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Trion, Town of; provide for a quorum/voting by the mayor and council","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Trion, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5099), so as to provide for a quorum and voting by the mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB258/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39951","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":537006,"bill_number":"HB650","title":"Sales and use tax; variable rate 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":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB650/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39984","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":537007,"bill_number":"HR780","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":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR780/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40017","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":537010,"bill_number":"SR582","title":"Ragin, Tyler; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2013 Youth of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2013 Youth of the Year, Tyler Ragin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR582/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39941","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":537012,"bill_number":"SR594","title":"Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for limitations on state government taxation/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":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR594/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39995","sponsor":"Barry Loudermilk"},
{"bill_id":537013,"bill_number":"HB627","title":"Fulton County; change a certain provision relating to the dissolution of the district","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in unincorporated Fulton County, approved April 3, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5460), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4065), so as to change a certain provision relating to the dissolution of the district; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB627/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39959","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":537015,"bill_number":"HR769","title":"Trion High School competition cheerleading team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Trion High School competition cheerleading team for their 2012 GHSA Class A Public Cheerleading Championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR769/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40006","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":537017,"bill_number":"HB634","title":"Powder Springs, City of; provide for city council terms and qualifications for office","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, so as to provide for city council terms and qualifications for office; to provide for election of the city council and mayor; to provide for the powers and duties of the city manager; to provide for the qualifications of the municipal court judges; to provide for a code of ethics; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB634/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39966","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":537018,"bill_number":"HB648","title":"Revenue; taxation of motor fuels; change 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 provisions relating to the taxation of motor fuels; to change provisions relating to the second motor fuel tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB648/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39982","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":537020,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Probate Court of Cobb County; change the compensation; chief deputy, the chief investigator, and executive assistant to the sheriff","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3728), so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy, the chief investigator, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB260/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39954","sponsor":"Stephen Thompson"},
{"bill_id":537022,"bill_number":"SR598","title":"Senate Public-Private Partnership Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Public-Private Partnership Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR598/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40019","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":537023,"bill_number":"SR597","title":"Georgia Program Integrity Senate Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Program Integrity Senate Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR597/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39998","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":537025,"bill_number":"HB630","title":"Polk County; board of elections and registration; provide for districts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Polk County, approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4652), so as to provide for districts; to provide for terms of office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB630/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39962","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":537027,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority; change membership and terms of office","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the membership of the Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority, approved May 1, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4970), so as to change the membership and terms of office of the Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority; to provide for the transfer of the powers, duties, assets, property, liabilities, and indebtedness of the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority to the Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority; to provided a statement of authority; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2013-04-30","last_action":"Veto V1","last_action_date":"2013-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB635/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39967","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":537028,"bill_number":"HB638","title":"Cobb Judicial Circuit; supplement paid to judges of superior court and additional supplement to chief judge; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 184), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3730), so as to provide for a supplement to be paid to each of the judges of the superior court of such circuit and an additional supplement for the chief judge of such circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB638/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39970","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":537030,"bill_number":"SR589","title":"Taylor, Mrs. Ida Ruth Holder; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Ida Ruth Holder Taylor on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR589/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39948","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":537033,"bill_number":"HB649","title":"Local government; completion and submission of annual audit reports by community improvement districts; 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 counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities in general, so as to provide for the completion and submission of annual audit reports by community improvement districts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB649/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39983","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":537034,"bill_number":"SR593","title":"Stephens, Barbara McDaris; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara McDaris Stephens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR593/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39994","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":537036,"bill_number":"HB645","title":"Insurance; electronic transmissions of notices and documents from an insurers to a party to an insurance transaction; provisions","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 relating to insurance, so as to define certain terms; to provide for the electronic transmission of notices and documents from an insurer to a party to an insurance transaction; to provide for consent; to provide for applicability; to provide for verification and acknowledgment of receipt; to provide for notarized, acknowledged, verified documents and documents made under oath; to provide for oral statements; to provide for related maters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB645/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39979","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":537038,"bill_number":"SR583","title":"Ramer, Stephanie; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2013 Military Youth of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2013 Military Youth of the Year, Stephanie Ramer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR583/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39942","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":537039,"bill_number":"HR755","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR755/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39975","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":537041,"bill_number":"HR774","title":"Towns County High School Lady Indians cross country team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Towns County High School Lady Indians Cross Country Team for their significant achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR774/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40011","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":537043,"bill_number":"SR587","title":"Jackson, Billy and Saundra; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Billy and Saundra Jackson on the occasion of their 30th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR587/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39947","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":537044,"bill_number":"HR759","title":"Governor Eurith Dickson \"Ed\" Rivers Memorial Highway; Lanier County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Governor Eurith Dickson \"Ed\" Rivers and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR759/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39990","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":537046,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Magistrate Court of Chatham County; provide chief magistrate shall appoint any pro tempore magistrates","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 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4422), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3751), so as to provide that the chief magistrate of Chatham County shall appoint any pro tempore magistrates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB256/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39943","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":537047,"bill_number":"HB624","title":"Dawson-Terrell County Airport Authority; change membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Dawson-Terrell County Airport Authority, approved April 4, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 3696), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 17, 2004 (Ga. L. 2004, p. 3958), so as to change the membership; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB624/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39956","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":537049,"bill_number":"HR768","title":"Morgan, Chairwoman Kathryn G; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chairwoman Kathryn G. Morgan on her outstanding accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR768/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40005","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":537051,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Fort Oglethorpe, City of; change the corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Fort Oglethorpe, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L 1996, p. 3892), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB259/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39949","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":537052,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Trion, Town of; provide for continuation/support of independent school system of the town","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Trion, approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5099), so as to provide for the continuation and support of the independent school system of the town; to provide limitations on the holding of other offices by the school superintendent and members of the board of education; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB257/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39952","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":537054,"bill_number":"SR586","title":"Kingdom Christian Academy and Preparatory School Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Kingdom Christian Academy and Preparatory School basketball team on their 2013 NACA Division III National Basketball Championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR586/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39946","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":537056,"bill_number":"HR778","title":"Cater, Mike; Cheryl Cater; 25 years of service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mike and Cheryl Cater for 25 years of service as house parents at Christian City Home for Children; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR778/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40015","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":537057,"bill_number":"HB640","title":"Glennville, City of; change description of wards","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 28, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 4756), so as to change the description of the wards; 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":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB640/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39972","sponsor":"Delvis Dutton"},
{"bill_id":537059,"bill_number":"HR776","title":"Dawson County High School Lady Tigers basketball team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Dawson County High School Lady Tigers basketball team for their excellent performance at the GHSA Class AAA State Championship game; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR776/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40013","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":537061,"bill_number":"HB642","title":"Brookhaven, City of; clarify provisions regarding terms of office of mayor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), so as to clarify provisions regarding the terms of office of the mayor; to provide for a finance director; to provide for the duties of such finance director; to provide for a charter commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB642/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39974","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":537062,"bill_number":"HR764","title":"Norcross High School girls basketball team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Norcross High School girls basketball team on their 2013 GHSA Class AAAAAA State Championship win and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR764/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40001","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":537064,"bill_number":"HR777","title":"McNeely, Mr. Richard M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Richard M. McNeely; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR777/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40014","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":537066,"bill_number":"HR766","title":"Pettys, Mr. Dick; condolences and invite family members to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Mr. Dick Pettys, expressing regret at his passing, designating a portrait commissioned by members of the House of Representatives to be displayed in the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in his honor, and inviting members of his family to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR766/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40003","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":537067,"bill_number":"SR591","title":"2013 Secretary of the Senate Aides; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2013 Secretary of the Senate Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR591/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39953","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":537069,"bill_number":"SR599","title":"Atlanta Falcons Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Falcons football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR599/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40020","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":537071,"bill_number":"HB639","title":"Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit; increase amount of supplement for judges of superior court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a supplement to the compensation, expenses, and allowances of the judges of the superior court of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, approved March 21, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 391), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4696), an Act approved April 15, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6269), an Act approved March 27, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 3521), an Act approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4075), an Act approved May 6, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3782), and an Act approved May 29, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 4132), so as to increase the amount of such supplement; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB639/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39971","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":537072,"bill_number":"SR590","title":"165th Airlift Wing of the Georgia Air National Guard; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 165th Airlift Wing of the Georgia Air National Guard for ten years of being mobilized for wartime missions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR590/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39950","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":537073,"bill_number":"HB623","title":"City of Commerce Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the City of Commerce Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title and legislative findings; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB623/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/39955","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":537735,"bill_number":"SR615","title":"Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans; encourage parades and similar events","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans parades and similar events; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR615/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40036","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":537736,"bill_number":"HR796","title":"Jones, Mr. Johnnie Paul, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Johnnie Paul Jones, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR796/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40063","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":537738,"bill_number":"HR821","title":"Manns, Ms. Yvette; Margaret Fain Elementary School's 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Yvette Manns, Margaret Fain Elementary School's 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR821/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40092","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":537739,"bill_number":"HR798","title":"Ramer, Stephanie; Boys & Girls Clubs of GA's Military Youth of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2013 Military Youth of the Year, Stephanie Ramer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR798/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40065","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":537741,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Savannah, City of; provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding, advisory referendum for certain residents of the City of Savannah regarding whether certain property should be deannexed from the corporate limits of the city; to provide for a referendum; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB263/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40097","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":537742,"bill_number":"SR621","title":"Chick-fil-A Foundation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Chick-fil-A Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR621/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40043","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":537745,"bill_number":"HR794","title":"Eckman, Lauren; 2013 Georgia Teacher of the Year; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Lauren Eckman, the 2013 Georgia Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR794/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40061","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":537747,"bill_number":"HR782","title":"Jonson, Payton; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Payton Jonson on winning the first state championship for Strong Rock Christian School and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR782/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40049","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":537749,"bill_number":"HR787","title":"PolyDay at the capitol; Southern Polytechnic State Univ.; October 14, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Southern Polytechnic State University and recognizing October 14, 2013, as PolyDay at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR787/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40054","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":537750,"bill_number":"HR797","title":"Herd, Christina; Girl Scouts of America Gold Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Christina Herd on earning the Girl Scouts of America Gold Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR797/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40064","sponsor":"Calvin Hill"},
{"bill_id":537752,"bill_number":"HR790","title":"Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR790/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40057","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":537756,"bill_number":"HB653","title":"Sumter County State Court; change compensation of judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Sumter County, formerly the Civil and Criminal Court of Sumter County, approved November 22, 1900 (Ga. L. 1900, p. 93), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 22, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3039), and by an Act approved March 26, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 4247), so as to change the compensation of the judge of such court; to change the provisions regarding the practice of law by such judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB653/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40046","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":537757,"bill_number":"SR607","title":"Highsmith, Mrs. Lee D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Lee D. Highsmith, executive director of Junior Achievement of Northeast Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR607/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40028","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":537760,"bill_number":"HR784","title":"Clayton State University women's basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University women's basketball team on winning the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR784/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40051","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":537761,"bill_number":"HR785","title":"Stronghold Christian Church East; fifth anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stronghold Christian Church East on the occasion of its fifth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR785/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40052","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":537763,"bill_number":"HR799","title":"Ragin, Tyler; Boys & Girls Clubs of GA's 2013 Youth of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2013 Youth of the Year, Tyler Ragin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR799/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40067","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":537767,"bill_number":"HR810","title":"Parkview High School boys baseball team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Parkview High School Boys baseball team for their outstanding 2012 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR810/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40080","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":537770,"bill_number":"HR812","title":"Cosper, Captain James Paul; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain James Paul Cosper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR812/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40083","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":537772,"bill_number":"SR608","title":"Vandiver, Mr. Russell; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Russell Vandiver on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR608/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40031","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":537774,"bill_number":"HR786","title":"Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s \"I Have a Dream\" speech; 50th anniversary; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s \"I Have a Dream\" speech and recognizing the opening of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR786/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40053","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":537775,"bill_number":"HR792","title":"Miller, Ms. Caroline; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and work of Ms. Caroline Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR792/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40059","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":537777,"bill_number":"HR819","title":"Eagle's Landing High School boys basketball team; 2013 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Eagle's Landing High School boys basketball team on their 2013 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR819/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40090","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":537781,"bill_number":"HR788","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 fifth consecutive state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR788/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40055","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":537783,"bill_number":"HR813","title":"Thornton, Brother Derrick; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Brother Derrick Thornton for his outstanding service as Christian Chapter Number 67 worthy patron; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR813/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40084","sponsor":"Earnest Williams"},
{"bill_id":537785,"bill_number":"HR801","title":"Whaley, Mr. Richard A., III; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Richard A. Whaley III on his appointment as member director to serve on the board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR801/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40071","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":537787,"bill_number":"HR803","title":"Roberts, Michael Stuart; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Stuart Roberts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR803/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40073","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":537788,"bill_number":"HR800","title":"Beulah Masonic Lodge #698; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beulah Masonic Lodge #698; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR800/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40069","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":537793,"bill_number":"SR623","title":"Senate Select Study Committee on Erin's Law; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Select Study Committee on Erin's Law; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR623/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40045","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":537796,"bill_number":"HR789","title":"Stroud, Ms. Ashley Philicia Victoria; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Ms. Ashley Philicia Victoria Stroud on receiving the State of Georgia and the Northeast Georgia \"Family Caregiver of the Year\" award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR789/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40056","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":537798,"bill_number":"HB654","title":"Guardian; change provisions relating to appointment of a testamentary guardian","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 29-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nomination of testamentary guardian, so as to change provisions relating to the appointment of a testamentary guardian; to provide for objections to the nomination of a testamentary guardian and procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB654/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40066","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":537800,"bill_number":"SR617","title":"Georgia School Counselors Association; implementation of comprehensive school counseling programs for Georgia students","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the implementation of comprehensive school counseling programs for Georgia students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR617/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40038","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":537801,"bill_number":"SR610","title":"Clayton State University Women's Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Clayton State University women's basketball team on winning the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR610/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40034","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":537804,"bill_number":"HR816","title":"Hopkins, Harrison Reddick; birth; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Harrison Reddick Hopkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR816/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40087","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":537807,"bill_number":"SR625","title":"Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting the strengthening of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR625/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40099","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":537808,"bill_number":"HR781","title":"White County H.S. WTVN Warrior TV broadcast team; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the White County High School WTVN Warrior TV broadcast team on their first place win at the 2013 Student Television National Convention and inviting Executive Director Charles Dewalt and the students of WTVN to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR781/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40048","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":537810,"bill_number":"HR809","title":"Jones, Kathryn M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Camp Creek Elementary School Principal Kathryn M. Jones on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR809/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40079","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":537812,"bill_number":"HR783","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":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR783/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40050","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":537813,"bill_number":"SR613","title":"Georgia Dept. of Transportation; urge to extend State Route 341 north to Georgia/Tennessee; include McFarland Ave. in Rossville, Georgia","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the Georgia Department of Transportation extend State Route 341 north to the Georgia/Tennessee state line to include McFarland Avenue in Rossville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR613/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40029","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":537815,"bill_number":"SR602","title":"Maddox, Elton; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elton Maddox; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR602/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40023","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":537816,"bill_number":"HR815","title":"Roark, Mr. Rhett; Kiwanis Club's John Jacobs, Jr., Youth Service Award; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Rhett Roark as the recipient of the Kiwanis Club's John Jacobs, Jr., Youth Service Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR815/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40086","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":537823,"bill_number":"SR616","title":"Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame, Colonel Paul Richard Longgear, Captain Clifford Paul Barnes, Colonel Richard H. White, Sergeant Harry Howard Gregory IV, and Specialist Richard Lee Schooley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR616/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40037","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":537825,"bill_number":"SR620","title":"Ellis, Simon Thomas \"Tom\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Simon Thomas \"Tom\" Ellis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR620/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40041","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":537826,"bill_number":"HR802","title":"Giwayen Mata ensemble; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Giwayen Mata ensemble; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR802/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40072","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":537828,"bill_number":"HR822","title":"Jones, Ms. Deborah; Boyd Elementary School's 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Deborah Jones, Boyd Elementary School's 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR822/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40093","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":537830,"bill_number":"HR791","title":"Evans, Mr. John H.; 80th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. John H. Evans on his 80th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR791/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40058","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":537832,"bill_number":"HR820","title":"Nichols, Monte; Carla Nichols; retirement from Peachtree Corners Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Monte and Carla Nichols on the occasion of their retirement from the Lord's service at Peachtree Corners Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR820/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40091","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":537834,"bill_number":"SR612","title":"Cosper, Captain James Paul; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain James Paul Cosper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR612/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40030","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":537838,"bill_number":"SR604","title":"Swoszowski, Mr. Bob; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Bob Swoszowski on being inducted into the Northeast Georgia Business Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR604/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40025","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":537839,"bill_number":"SR609","title":"Johnson High School Boys Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Johnson High School boys basketball team on their 2013 GHSA Class AAA State Championship win; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR609/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40032","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":537841,"bill_number":"HR817","title":"Jernigan, Judge Wayne, Sr.; 40 years of public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Wayne Jernigan, Sr., on devoting 40 years of his life to public service in the City of Hampton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR817/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40088","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":537845,"bill_number":"SR619","title":"Cobb EMC Board of Directors, Management, and Employees; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cobb EMC Board of Directors, management, and employees; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR619/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40040","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":537846,"bill_number":"SR614","title":"White, Miss Linda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Linda White upon the occasion of her ordainment as a minister; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR614/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40035","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":537851,"bill_number":"SR603","title":"Bagwell, Mr. Tommy; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Tommy Bagwell on being inducted into the Northeast Georgia Business Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR603/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40024","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":537852,"bill_number":"SR618","title":"Senate Study Committee on Public Transportation in the Metropolitan Atlanta Region; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Public Transportation in the Metropolitan Atlanta Region; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR618/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40039","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":537854,"bill_number":"HR795","title":"Pettys, Mr. Richard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Mr. Richard Pettys; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR795/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40062","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":537857,"bill_number":"SR622","title":"Welty, Dr. John D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. John D. Welty on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR622/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40044","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":537860,"bill_number":"SR606","title":"Cooley, Mr. Jan; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Jan Cooley on being inducted into the Northeast Georgia Business Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR606/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40027","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":537862,"bill_number":"HR823","title":"Jones, Walter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Walter Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR823/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40094","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":537864,"bill_number":"HR811","title":"Yancey, Dr. Asa G., Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Asa G. Yancey, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR811/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40081","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":537865,"bill_number":"HR805","title":"Hollis, Mrs. Janet; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Janet Hollis on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR805/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40075","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":537867,"bill_number":"HR818","title":"Miller, Mr. Jacob \"Jake\" E.; 80th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Jacob \"Jake\" E. Miller on the occasion of his 80th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR818/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40089","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":537871,"bill_number":"SR605","title":"Coyle, Mary Lynn; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mary Lynn Coyle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR605/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40026","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":537873,"bill_number":"SR600","title":"North Hall High School Trojans Varsity Boys Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall High School Trojans varsity boys basketball team on its exemplary season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR600/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40021","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":537875,"bill_number":"HR814","title":"Parkview High School boys swimming and diving team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Parkview High School boys swimming and diving team on their outstanding 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR814/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40085","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":537877,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Savannah, City of; provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding, advisory referendum for residents of the City of Savannah regarding whether certain property should be deannexed from the corporate limits of the city; to provide for a referendum; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB264/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40098","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":537878,"bill_number":"HR827","title":"House Study Committee on Stopping Abusive and Violent Environments for All Citizens of Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Stopping Abusive and Violent Environments for All Citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR827/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40070","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":537881,"bill_number":"HR806","title":"Sethna, Dr. Beheruz N.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Beheruz N. Sethna; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR806/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40076","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":537884,"bill_number":"HR793","title":"Plemons, Bob; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bob Plemons on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR793/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40060","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":537886,"bill_number":"HR825","title":"McGlamery, Captain Kirk B.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Captain Kirk B. McGlamery on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR825/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40096","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":537888,"bill_number":"SR601","title":"Frost, Randall; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Randall Frost; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR601/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40022","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":537889,"bill_number":"HR804","title":"Cavis, Ms. Joanne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Joanne Cavis on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR804/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40074","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":537892,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Georgia Student Finance Authority; legislative findings; definitions; tuition grant assistance certain students attending Military Junior College of Ga","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for tuition grant assistance for certain students attending the Military Junior College of Georgia; to provide for the manner of applying for such grants; to provide for reductions of grant amounts under certain circumstances; to provide for audits; to provide for refunds under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties for false statements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB262/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40042","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":537895,"bill_number":"HR807","title":"Schneider, Mr. Thomas R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Thomas R. Schneider on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR807/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40077","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":537896,"bill_number":"HR826","title":"House Human Embryonic Research Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Human Embryonic Research Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR826/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40047","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":537898,"bill_number":"HR808","title":"McCoy, Mr. Doug; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Doug McCoy for his 25 years of volunteer service to Kids' Chance of Georgia, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR808/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40078","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":537900,"bill_number":"HR824","title":"Jarrell, Dr. Floyd Cannon, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Floyd Cannon Jarrell, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR824/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40095","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":537901,"bill_number":"SR624","title":"Brooks, Ms. Andrea P.F.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Andrea P. F. Brooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR624/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40082","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":537903,"bill_number":"SR611","title":"Jonson, Payton; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Payton Jonson on winning the first state championship for Strong Rock Christian School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR611/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40033","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":538061,"bill_number":"SR634","title":"Wilson, Thomas A.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Thomas A. Wilson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR634/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40140","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":538062,"bill_number":"SR635","title":"United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Region 8; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Region 8 for its outstanding contributions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR635/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40141","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":538063,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"Rural Georgia Economic Recovery and Solar Resource Act of 2014; enact","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 authorize the Public Service Commission to establish a rural community solar initiative and oversee and manage a responsible expansion of solar energy in this state; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB657/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40101","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":538064,"bill_number":"HB656","title":"Torts; damages caused by pouring gasoline onto a fire; establish liability","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 relative to torts, so as to establish liability for damages caused by pouring gasoline onto a fire; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB656/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40100","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":538065,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"Revenue and taxation; repeal Chapter 12 relating to estate tax","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 12, relating to estate tax; to prohibit the levy or collection of estate taxes; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB658/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40102","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":538066,"bill_number":"SR628","title":"Boy Scouts of America; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America on their continued success, and recognizing its continued commitment to strong moral values of its youth and adult members, volunteers, and leaders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR628/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40108","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":538067,"bill_number":"HR846","title":"Commissioner of Insurance; require insurers to disclose climate related risks; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the Commissioner of Insurance require insurers to disclose climate related risks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR846/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40134","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":538068,"bill_number":"HR836","title":"Johnson, Mr. Willie Harold; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Willie Harold Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR836/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40119","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":538069,"bill_number":"SR630","title":"TeleHealth Day; recognize March 1","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth and recognizing March 1, 2013, as TeleHealth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR630/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40110","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":538070,"bill_number":"HR844","title":"United States Congress; allocate funding for Dobbins Air Reserve Base Commissary and extend operation of Fort McPherson Commissary; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the United States Congress allocate funding for the Dobbins Air Reserve Base Commissary and extend the operation of the Fort McPherson Commissary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR844/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40128","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":538071,"bill_number":"HR848","title":"Boy Scouts of America; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Boy Scouts of America on their continued success, and recognizing its continued commitment to strong moral values of its youth and adult members, volunteers, and leaders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR848/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40137","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":538072,"bill_number":"HR830","title":"Bone, Dylan Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dylan Michael Bone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR830/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40114","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":538073,"bill_number":"HR847","title":"Georgia Legislative Black Caucus; recognize and support","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and supporting the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus's efforts in promoting policies and programs to attract and sustain film, television, and digital media production as a potential source of quality job opportunities for African American communities not only in production but also in related industries; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR847/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40136","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":538074,"bill_number":"HR831","title":"Davidson College men's basketball team; Southern Conference Champs; 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":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR831/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40115","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":538075,"bill_number":"SR651","title":"Foley, Mr. Jeffrey W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jeffrey W. Foley on his service to the State of Georgia and on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR651/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40138","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":538076,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Professions/Businesses; license requirements for low-voltage electrical contracting","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-14-8.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the license requirements for low-voltage electrical contracting and applications therefor and businesses conducted by partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations, so as to provide that a person licensed as an Electrical Contractor Class I or Electrical Contractor Class II may be issued a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-A, LV-G, LV-U, or LV-T license; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB265/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40131","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":538077,"bill_number":"HR828","title":"Valdosta High School Quartet; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Valdosta High School Quartet and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR828/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40112","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":538078,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"Public officers and employees; no public funds shall be transferred to any individual or entity for use in promoting or opposing approval of any issue presented to voters; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conflicts of interest by public officers or employees, so as to provide that no public funds shall be transferred by any public officer or employee to any individual or entity for use in promoting or opposing the approval of any issue presented to the voters in this state; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB659/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40103","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":538079,"bill_number":"HR838","title":"Williams, Audri Scott; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Audri Scott Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR838/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40121","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":538080,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"Brantley County Airport Authority; transfer all assets, property, and legal rights and obligations to Brantley County","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Brantley County Airport Authority, approved May 14, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4380); to provide for the transfer of all assets, property, and legal rights and obligations of the Brantley County Airport Authority to Brantley County; to provide for transfer of records and pending matters; to provide for transfer of employees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB655/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40068","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":538081,"bill_number":"HB663","title":"Super speeder; notice given to persons cited for speeding violations which could result in them becoming super speeders under the law; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-189 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to classification as super speeder, fees, and funding for trauma care system, so as to provide for a notice to be given to persons cited for speeding violations which could result in them becoming super speeders under the law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB663/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40133","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":538082,"bill_number":"HR840","title":"Carn, Pamela Perkins; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pamela Perkins Carn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR840/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40123","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":538083,"bill_number":"SR650","title":"Ewing, Mr. Robert F.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Robert F. Ewing on his service to the State of Georgia and on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR650/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40135","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":538084,"bill_number":"SR631","title":"Lindsey, Mr. Jon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jon Lindsey, the Class A 2012 Football Coach of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR631/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40111","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":538085,"bill_number":"SR627","title":"Rose, Tyler; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler Rose; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR627/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40107","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":538086,"bill_number":"SR626","title":"Atlanta Falcons Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Falcons football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR626/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40130","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":538087,"bill_number":"HR842","title":"Robuck, Chesley Phillip; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chesley Phillip Robuck; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR842/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40125","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":538088,"bill_number":"HR841","title":"Lindsey, Mr. Jon; Class A 2012 Football Coach of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jon Lindsey, the Class A 2012 Football Coach of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR841/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40124","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":538089,"bill_number":"HR833","title":"Atlanta Freedom Bands; 20th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Atlanta Freedom Bands on its 20th anniversary and recognizing the LGBT's international conference; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR833/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40117","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":538090,"bill_number":"HR834","title":"Ashcraft, Ms. Melinda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Melinda Ashcraft; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR834/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40127","sponsor":"Alisha Morgan"},
{"bill_id":538091,"bill_number":"HB662","title":"Patient Injury Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the \"Patient Injury Act\"; to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, so as to create an alternative to medical malpractice litigation whereby patients are compensated for medical injuries; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for a short title; to establish the Patient Compensation System and the Patient Compensation Board; to provide for the filing of and disposition of applications; to provide administrative and judicial review; to provide for funding; 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":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB662/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40106","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":538092,"bill_number":"HR829","title":"Morgan, Mr. James H.; 100th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mr. James H. Morgan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR829/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40113","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":538093,"bill_number":"HB661","title":"Taylor County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Taylor County and provide for its powers and duties; to provide for definitions; 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 automatic repeal of this Act under certain circumstances; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-05-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2013-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB661/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40105","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":538094,"bill_number":"SR629","title":"U.S. Congress; encouraged to develop/implement a practical plan; international borders","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the United States Congress to develop and implement a practical plan to secure our country's international borders and appropriate adequate funds for that purpose; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR629/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40109","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":538095,"bill_number":"HR832","title":"North Hall High School Trojans varsity boys basketball team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall High School Trojans varsity boys basketball team on its exemplary season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR832/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40116","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":538096,"bill_number":"HB660","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; costs of governmental affairs activities; provide definitions","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 definitions; to provide for the calculation of the costs of governmental affairs activities by counties and municipalities which taxpayers may elect not to pay; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB660/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40104","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":538097,"bill_number":"SR633","title":"Kundell, Dr. James E. \"Jim\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. James E. \"Jim\" Kundell for his service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR633/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40139","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":538098,"bill_number":"SR632","title":"Coffee, Mr. Hugh L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Hugh L. Coffee on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR632/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40132","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":538099,"bill_number":"HR835","title":"Neal, Deacon Johnny Anthony; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deacon Johnny Anthony Neal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR835/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40118","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":538100,"bill_number":"HR837","title":"Simpson, Ms. Ruby Yvette; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Ruby Yvette Simpson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR837/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40120","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":538101,"bill_number":"HR843","title":"Flanigan, Mr. Cal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Cal Flanigan on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR843/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40126","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":538102,"bill_number":"HR845","title":"United States Congress; promote and strengthen beneficial security ties with home based combatant commands to reduce costs of defense spending; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that the United States Congress promote and strengthen mutually beneficial security ties with home based combatant commands as a method to reduce the overall costs of defense spending; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":"Defense and Veterans Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR845/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40129","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":538103,"bill_number":"HR839","title":"Davis, Sri Charles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sri Charles Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR839/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40122","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":538688,"bill_number":"HB673","title":"Ad valorem tax; subject to referendum approval, all crop dusters shall be exempt; provide","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 exemptions from ad valorem taxation, so as to provide that, subject to referendum approval, all crop dusters shall be exempt from all ad valorem taxation; to provide for a referendum election with respect to effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB673/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40181","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":538691,"bill_number":"SR640","title":"Williams II, Bishop Preston Warren; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Preston Warren Williams II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR640/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40147","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":538694,"bill_number":"SR664","title":"Wingo, Mr. Greg; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Greg Wingo, one of Gilmer County High School's 2013 STAR Teachers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR664/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40206","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":538698,"bill_number":"SR659","title":"Patterson, William Alan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending William Alan Patterson, Fannin County High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR659/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40198","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":538701,"bill_number":"SR639","title":"District 35 Legislative Day; recognize March 26","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 26, 2013, as District 35 Legislative Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR639/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40146","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":538704,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Lakeside, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Lakeside in DeKalb County; to provide for a charter for the City of Lakeside; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from DeKalb County to the City of Lakeside; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB270/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40211","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":538708,"bill_number":"HR870","title":"Capitol Arts Standards Commission; arrange placement of portrait of former Speaker Pro Tempore Jack Connell in state capitol; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Capitol Arts Standards Commission to arrange for placement of a suitable portrait of former Speaker Pro Tempore Jack Connell in an appropriate location in the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR870/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40187","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":538711,"bill_number":"HB670","title":"Trade names; require registration with the clerk of superior court; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-490 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of businesses using trade names, so as to require registration of trade names with the clerk of superior court; 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 establish a state-wide trade name registry; to provide for duties of clerks of superior courts; to provide for fees; to provide for related matters; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Veto V3","last_action_date":"2014-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB670/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40177","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":538714,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"Public utilities; in event of litigation against a utility to prevent construction of a facility used to service customers in this state, the losing party shall be required to pay attorney's fees and costs of litigation to winning party; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public utilities, so as to provide that in the event of litigation against a gas company or electric utility to enjoin, prevent, stop, or delay the construction by such gas company or electric utility of a facility to be used by the gas company or public utility for the provision of gas or electrical service to customers in this state, the losing party shall be required to pay attorney's fees and costs of litigation to the winning party; to provide for exceptions; to provide for certain notices; to provide for sanctions for failure to provide such notices; 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":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB675/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40202","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":538718,"bill_number":"HR858","title":"Shorter, Mrs. Lecura Marie Threadcraft; 90th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 90th birthday of Mrs. Lecura Marie Threadcraft Shorter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR858/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40168","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":538721,"bill_number":"HB672","title":"Sales and use tax; sale of rain water harvesting equipment for limited period of time; 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 a new exemption from state sales and use taxes only for a limited period of time regarding the sale of rain water harvesting equipment; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB672/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40180","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":538725,"bill_number":"HB664","title":"Avalon, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Avalon; to repeal specific laws; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB664/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40142","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":538728,"bill_number":"HR854","title":"Payne, Ms. Rhonda; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Rhonda Payne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR854/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40164","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":538731,"bill_number":"SR645","title":"Sister2Sister Weekend; recognize May 10-12","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Glorious Women of Jubilee Christian Church and recognizing May 10 through 12, 2013, as Sister2Sister Weekend; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR645/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40184","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":538735,"bill_number":"SR668","title":"Major, John; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Major, North Forsyth High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR668/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40210","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":538738,"bill_number":"SR637","title":"Fussell, Mr. Willie James; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Willie James Fussell on the occasion of his 80th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR637/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40144","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":538741,"bill_number":"HR851","title":"Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the capitol; June 20, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 20, 2013, 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":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR851/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40161","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":538745,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Local Boards of Education; interventions determined by State Board of Education; school board member removal proceedings","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 authorize a local board of education to agree to interventions determined by the State Board of Education in lieu of school board member removal proceedings if a school system or a school is placed on the level of accreditation immediately preceding loss of accreditation; to provide for requirements; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for submission of certain provisions 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB271/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40212","sponsor":"Jason Carter"},
{"bill_id":538748,"bill_number":"SR654","title":"Oxford, First Lieutenant Robert Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of First Lieutenant Robert Eugene Oxford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR654/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40205","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":538751,"bill_number":"HB667","title":"Firearms; prohibit illegal aliens from processing, transporting, or shipping firearms","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 illegal aliens from possessing, transporting, or shipping firearms; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB667/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40151","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":538755,"bill_number":"HB671","title":"Pretrial proceedings; admissions and confessions; amend Code; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions for pretrial proceedings; to amend Code Section 24-8-823 of the O.C.G.A., relating to admissions and confessions received with care and no conviction on uncorroborated confession; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to drivers' licenses; 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 while under the influence; to amend Code Section 48-2-35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to taxpayer refunds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB671/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40178","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":538758,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"Pike 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 for the County of Pike, approved March 17, 1870 (Ga. L. 1870, p. 447), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4903), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for 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":"Passed","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB666/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40150","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":538762,"bill_number":"SR666","title":"Gudger, Mrs. Tammy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Tammy Gudger, one of Gilmer County High School's 2013 STAR Teachers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR666/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40208","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":538765,"bill_number":"SR646","title":"Henderson, Ms. Carol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Carol Henderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR646/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40185","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":538768,"bill_number":"HR859","title":"Burdette, Dr. James R.; 40th pastoral anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. James R. Burdette on the occasion of his 40th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR859/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40169","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":538772,"bill_number":"HR865","title":"Harmony: Atlanta's International Youth Chorus; 20th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Harmony: Atlanta's International Youth Chorus on the occasion of its 20th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR865/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40175","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":538775,"bill_number":"HR849","title":"Curtis, Mr. Robert W.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert W. Curtis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR849/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40159","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":538778,"bill_number":"SR653","title":"Kuhles, Mr. Clayton; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Clayton Kuhles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR653/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40190","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":538782,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"Local boards of education; agree to interventions by State Board in lieu of removal proceedings; 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, so as to authorize a local board of education to agree to interventions by the State Board of Education in lieu of removal proceedings if a school system or a school is placed on the level of accreditation immediately preceding loss of accreditation; to provide for requirements; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB669/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40153","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":538785,"bill_number":"HR866","title":"Clay, Mrs. Brenda Ann Smith; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Brenda Ann Smith Clay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR866/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40176","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":538788,"bill_number":"SR657","title":"United Against Childhood Obesity Day; recognize March 27","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 27, 2013, as United Against Childhood Obesity Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR657/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40200","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":538792,"bill_number":"HB674","title":"Assistant district attorneys and assistant public defenders; state funded positions for juvenile court; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 15-18-14 and 17-12-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the appointment of assistant district attorneys and assistant public defenders, respectively, so as to provide for state funded positions for juvenile court; to amend Chapters 11 and 18 Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings and prosecuting attorneys, respectively, so as provide for conforming amendments to HB 242 as enacted during the 2013-2014 biennium of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for conditional automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB674/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40201","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":538795,"bill_number":"SR667","title":"Morgan, William Patrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending William Patrick Morgan, White County High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR667/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40209","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":538799,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Mortgages, Liens, & Security; priorities between liens of mechanics/materialmen","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liens of mechanics and materialmen, so as to provide for priorities between liens of mechanics and materialmen and other liens 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":"2013-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB269/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40189","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":538802,"bill_number":"SR661","title":"Williams, Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Williams, Dawson County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR661/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40196","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":538805,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Health Insurance Plans; authorize local school boards; health insurance coverage from a private provider for public school teacher and employees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health insurance plans, so as to authorize local school boards to obtain health insurance coverage from a private provider for public school teachers and public school employees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB267/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40155","sponsor":"Barry Loudermilk"},
{"bill_id":538809,"bill_number":"HR856","title":"Faison, Quantarious; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Quantarious Faison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR856/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40166","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":538812,"bill_number":"HR860","title":"Hall, Mr. Casey; Douglas County High School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Casey Hall, Douglas County High School's 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR860/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40170","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":538815,"bill_number":"SR655","title":"Advance Directive for Health Care; urge adult citizens to strongly consider preparing; appoint health care agent","description":"A RESOLUTION urging adult citizens of Georgia to strongly consider preparing an advance directive for health care that appoints their health care agent and states their treatment preferences; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR655/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40204","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":538819,"bill_number":"SR662","title":"Hansen, Christina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Christina Hansen, North Forsyth High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR662/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40195","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":538822,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"DeKalb County; incorporate a new municipality","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate a new municipality in DeKalb County, Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB665/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40149","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":538826,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Physician Assistants; authorize a physician to delegate a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB268/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40188","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":538829,"bill_number":"SR665","title":"Armour, Lance; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lance Armour, one of Gilmer County High School's 2013 STAR Students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR665/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40207","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":538832,"bill_number":"SR648","title":"Sikh Community; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Sikh community's celebration of Vaisakhi on April 14, 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR648/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40193","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":538836,"bill_number":"HR869","title":"State government agencies; problem of untreated and undertreated chronic pain; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the problem of untreated and undertreated chronic pain and requesting that the appropriate agencies of state government examine how the state can improve the health and productivity of its citizens and reduce personal and government health expenditures by following the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine report; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR869/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40183","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":538839,"bill_number":"HR868","title":"House Study Committee on Municipalities, Annexations, and Local Forms of Government in DeKalb County; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Municipalities, Annexations, and Local Forms of Government in DeKalb County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR868/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40182","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":538842,"bill_number":"HR863","title":"Alley, Evan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Evan Alley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR863/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40173","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":538846,"bill_number":"SR658","title":"Ladd, Donna Peeples; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donna Peeples Ladd, Fannin County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR658/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40199","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":538849,"bill_number":"SR652","title":"Foster, Jr., Charles; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Foster, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR652/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40191","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":538852,"bill_number":"SR638","title":"Payne, Ms. Rhonda; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Rhonda Payne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR638/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40145","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":538856,"bill_number":"HR862","title":"United Against Childhood Obesity Day at the capitol; March 27, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 27, 2013, as United Against Childhood Obesity Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR862/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40172","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":538859,"bill_number":"HR852","title":"Battle of Chickamauga; September 18-20, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Battle of Chickamauga on September 18-20, 2013; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR852/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40162","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":538863,"bill_number":"SR641","title":"Nix, Mr. Jerry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Jerry Nix on the occasion of his retirement as an executive of Genuine Parts Company and his stepping down as chairman of the Board of Trustees of Young Harris College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR641/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40148","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":538866,"bill_number":"HR855","title":"Braselton, Mr. Herbert Brown \"Kit\", Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Herbert Brown \"Kit\" Braselton, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR855/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40165","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":538869,"bill_number":"HR853","title":"Burke, Robert James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert James Burke; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR853/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40163","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":538873,"bill_number":"SR663","title":"Pope, Alexis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alexis Pope, one of Gilmer County High School's 2013 STAR Students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR663/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40194","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":538876,"bill_number":"HR850","title":"Reid, Mrs. Janie Butts; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Janie Butts Reid on her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR850/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40160","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":538879,"bill_number":"SR647","title":"Wardlaw, Mrs. Evelyn; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 100th birthday of Mrs. Evelyn Wardlaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR647/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40186","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":538883,"bill_number":"HR864","title":"McCandlish, Austin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Austin McCandlish; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR864/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40174","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":538886,"bill_number":"SR636","title":"Nagle, Charles R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Columbia County School Superintendent Charles R. Nagle on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR636/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40143","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":538889,"bill_number":"SR649","title":"Newroth, Bennie Butler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Bennie Butler Newroth for her significant achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR649/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40192","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":538893,"bill_number":"SR643","title":"Magnus, Doug; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Doug Magnus and his company, Conditioned Air Systems, Inc., on their 30 years of service to the community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR643/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40157","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":538896,"bill_number":"HR861","title":"Bradley, Mr. William Waldo; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. William Waldo Bradley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR861/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40171","sponsor":"Susan Holmes"},
{"bill_id":538900,"bill_number":"HR857","title":"Johnson, Mr. Daleman; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Daleman Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR857/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40167","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":538903,"bill_number":"SR656","title":"Corrigan, Lillian Kamack; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lillian Kamack Corrigan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR656/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40203","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":538906,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Education; provide for a ROTC grant; eligibility and amounts","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 for a ROTC grant; to provide for eligibility and amounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB266/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40154","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":538910,"bill_number":"HR867","title":"Kennesaw State University; commencement of its football program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Kennesaw State University, commending Kennesaw State on the commencement of its football program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR867/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40179","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":538913,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"Criminal procedure; provide for matters relative to opening statements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the conduct and argument of counsel, so as to provide for matters relative to opening statements; to provide for presentation of evidence at trial; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB668/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40152","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":538916,"bill_number":"SR660","title":"Roper, Spencer Lane; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Spencer Lane Roper, Dawson County High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR660/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40197","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":538920,"bill_number":"SR644","title":"Dunn, David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Dunn on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR644/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40158","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":538923,"bill_number":"SR642","title":"Senate Human Embryonic Research Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Human Embryonic Research Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR642/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40156","sponsor":"Barry Loudermilk"},
{"bill_id":539483,"bill_number":"HR901","title":"McAdoo, Lizzie B. \"Punch\" Brown; 80th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Lizzie B. \"Punch\" Brown McAdoo upon the occasion of her 80th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR901/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40258","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":539484,"bill_number":"HR891","title":"Wildlife Club; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Wildlife Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR891/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40248","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":539485,"bill_number":"HR886","title":"Moore, Jim; Bonnie Moore; 2013 Heart of the Community Award of Honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jim and Bonnie Moore as the recipients of a 2013 Heart of the Community Award of Honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR886/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40243","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539486,"bill_number":"HR932","title":"Lane, Ellen; semifinalist; 2013 Muscogee County Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ellen Lane, semifinalist for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR932/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40304","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":539487,"bill_number":"HR902","title":"Williams, Mr. Robert L., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert L. Williams, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR902/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40259","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":539488,"bill_number":"HR874","title":"University of Georgia women's swimming and diving team; Coach Jack Bauerle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia women's swimming and diving team and Coach Jack Bauerle; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR874/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40220","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":539489,"bill_number":"HR881","title":"LeMaster, Zachary Aaron; Unity Christian School's 2013 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zachary Aaron LeMaster, Unity Christian School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR881/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40238","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539490,"bill_number":"HR894","title":"Reece, Paige; Model High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Paige Reece, Model High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR894/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40251","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539491,"bill_number":"HR872","title":"High speed rail transit authority; operate in Fulton, Carroll and Douglas counties; encourage creation","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the creation of a high speed rail transit authority to operate in Fulton, Carroll, and Douglas counties; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR872/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40218","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":539492,"bill_number":"HR889","title":"Greene, Grace Anne Josephine; Darlington School's 2013 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Grace Anne Josephine Greene, Darlington School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR889/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40246","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539493,"bill_number":"HR922","title":"Reinhardt University women's basketball team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Reinhardt University women's basketball team on winning its first Appalachian Athletic Conference Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR922/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40294","sponsor":"Calvin Hill"},
{"bill_id":539494,"bill_number":"HR900","title":"Georgia Railroad Association Day at the capitol; March 26, 2013; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 26, 2013, as Georgia Railroad Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR900/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40257","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":539495,"bill_number":"HR916","title":"Padgett, Mr. Michael; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Michael Padgett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR916/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40288","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":539496,"bill_number":"HR924","title":"Nagle, Charles R.; Columbia County School Superintendent; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Columbia County School Superintendent Charles R. Nagle on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR924/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40296","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":539497,"bill_number":"HR912","title":"United States Congress; enact and fund immigration reform that creates a commonsense road map to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants; request","description":"A RESOLUTION respectfully requesting that the United States Congress swiftly enact and fund comprehensive immigration reform that creates a commonsense road map to citizenship for some 11 million undocumented immigrants, promotes economic growth, and strengthens national security; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR912/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40281","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":539498,"bill_number":"HR882","title":"Mowery, Emily; Armuchee High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emily Mowery, Armuchee High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR882/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40239","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539499,"bill_number":"SR688","title":"Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church on its 146th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR688/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40277","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":539500,"bill_number":"HR913","title":"Governor and General Assembly; give pay raises to veteran teachers of Georgia's Public School System; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the support from the Governor of Georgia and the General Assembly to give pay raises to veteran teachers of Georgia's Public School System; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR913/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40284","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":539501,"bill_number":"HR930","title":"Marley, Stephanie; semifinalist; 2013 Muscogee County Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephanie Marley, semifinalist for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR930/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40302","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":539502,"bill_number":"HB678","title":"Revenue and taxation; all entities participating in modern communications industry; comprehensively revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48, Chapter 76 of Title 36, and Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 46, of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, expedited franchising of cable and video services, and general provisions relative to telephone and telegraph service, respectively, so as to comprehensively revise the taxation of all entities participating in the modern communications industry; 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":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB678/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40216","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":539503,"bill_number":"HR908","title":"Ford, Representative Clay; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Representative Clay Ford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR908/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40272","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":539504,"bill_number":"HR893","title":"Goggans, Allison; Pepperell High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Allison Goggans, Pepperell High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR893/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40250","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539505,"bill_number":"HR898","title":"Hodge, Mr. Tony; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Mr. Tony Hodge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR898/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40255","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":539506,"bill_number":"SR679","title":"Phillips, Mr. Ronnie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Ronnie Phillips on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR679/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40260","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":539507,"bill_number":"HR915","title":"Worker's rights; offer support","description":"A RESOLUTION offering support on behalf of workers' rights; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR915/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40286","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":539508,"bill_number":"SR673","title":"Keener, Dustin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dustin Keener, White County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR673/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40224","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":539509,"bill_number":"SR685","title":"Peppers, Sr., Judge Charles D. \"Donny\"","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Charles D. \"Donny\" Peppers, Sr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR685/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40265","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":539510,"bill_number":"HR923","title":"Gordon Lee High School Lady Trojans basketball team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Gordon Lee High School Lady Trojans basketball team on winning the Georgia High School Association Class A Public State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR923/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40295","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":539511,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"Code Revision Commission; study and make recommendations to General Assembly regarding changes needed to make general statues and constitution gender neutral; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Code Revision Commission, so as to require the commission to study and make recommendations to the General Assembly regarding changes needed to be made, if any, to make general statutes and the Constitution gender neutral; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Code Revision","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB682/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40283","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":539512,"bill_number":"HR938","title":"Sumner, Charis; Chattooga High School's STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Charis Sumner, Chattooga High School's STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR938/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40310","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":539513,"bill_number":"HR905","title":"Baxter, Mrs. Louise; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Louise Baxter for her loyal and faithful service to Fairlawn Baptist Church and the Garden City community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR905/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40269","sponsor":"R Bryant"},
{"bill_id":539515,"bill_number":"SR678","title":"Crow, Thomas Alexander; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Thomas Alexander Crow; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR678/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40229","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":539516,"bill_number":"HR884","title":"Smith, Mrs. Beth Bagby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Mrs. Beth Bagby Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR884/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40241","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539517,"bill_number":"HR936","title":"Sappington, Jennifer; semifinalist; 2013 Muscogee Co. Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jennifer Sappington, semifinalist for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR936/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40308","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":539518,"bill_number":"HR897","title":"Holcomb, Mary; Rome High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mary Holcomb, Rome High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR897/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40254","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539519,"bill_number":"HR914","title":"Reproductive freedom; recognize need for state and federal funds to facilitate safer environment for mothers and children; request support","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting support for reproductive freedom of choice and family planning and recognizing the need for state and federal funds to facilitate a safer environment for mothers and children; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR914/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40285","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":539520,"bill_number":"HR892","title":"Mullenax, Rebecca; Coosa High School's 2013 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rebecca Mullenax, Coosa High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR892/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40249","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539521,"bill_number":"HR899","title":"Jones, Ms. Ingrid Saunders; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Ingrid Saunders Jones on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR899/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40256","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":539522,"bill_number":"HR921","title":"Bishop, Mr. Danny \"Boomer\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Danny \"Boomer\" Bishop; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR921/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40293","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":539523,"bill_number":"SR687","title":"Jackson, Alice; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alice Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR687/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40276","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":539524,"bill_number":"HR879","title":"Taylor, Brianna Gray; Model High School's 2013 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brianna Gray Taylor, Model High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR879/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40236","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539525,"bill_number":"HR888","title":"Davis, Matt; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matt Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR888/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40245","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539526,"bill_number":"HR873","title":"Miller, Ms. Caroline; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and work of Ms. Caroline Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR873/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40221","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":539527,"bill_number":"SR677","title":"Shaw, Mollie Anna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mollie Anna Shaw, Pickens High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR677/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40228","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":539528,"bill_number":"HR919","title":"Jones, Sam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sam Jones on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR919/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40291","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":539529,"bill_number":"SR683","title":"Flanigan, Captain Calvin \"Cal\"; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Captain Calvin \"Cal\" Flanigan of Conyers, Georgia, on his retirement from Delta Air Lines after 45 years of service without missing a day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR683/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40231","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":539531,"bill_number":"HR933","title":"Allen, Ronda; semifinalist; 2013 Muscogee County Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ronda Allen, semifinalist for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR933/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40305","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":539532,"bill_number":"HR927","title":"Perez, Rodolfo; semifinalist; 2013 Muscogee County Teacher of the Year: commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rodolfo Perez, semifinalist for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR927/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40299","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":539533,"bill_number":"HR929","title":"Howell, Brenda; semifinalist; 2013 Muscogee County Teacher of the Year: commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brenda Howell, semifinalist for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR929/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40301","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":539534,"bill_number":"SR675","title":"Chatham, Mr. Bretton; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bretton Chatham, Union County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR675/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40226","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":539535,"bill_number":"HR876","title":"Atherton, Mr. Marvin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Marvin Atherton on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR876/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40233","sponsor":"Donna Sheldon"},
{"bill_id":539536,"bill_number":"HR877","title":"International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; 125th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR877/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40234","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":539537,"bill_number":"HR906","title":"Cooper, Mr. Stan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Stan Cooper on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR906/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40270","sponsor":"Jay Neal"},
{"bill_id":539538,"bill_number":"HR895","title":"Riordan, Rick; Coosa High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rick Riordan, Coosa High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR895/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40252","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539539,"bill_number":"HR934","title":"Foust, Benjamin; semifinalist; 2013 Muscogee County Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjamin Foust, semifinalist for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR934/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40306","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":539540,"bill_number":"HR931","title":"Lester, Kim; semifinalist; 2013 Muscogee County Teacher of the Year: commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kim Lester, semifinalist for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR931/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40303","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":539541,"bill_number":"HR871","title":"Adult citizens; consider preparing advance directive for health care that appoints their health case agent and states their treatment preferences; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that adult citizens of Georgia strongly consider preparing an advance directive for health care that appoints their health care agent and states their treatment preferences; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR871/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40217","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":539542,"bill_number":"HR928","title":"Wink, Carol; semifinalist; 2013 Muscogee County Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carol Wink, semifinalist for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR928/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40300","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":539543,"bill_number":"SR684","title":"Chamblee Charter High School/ Chamblee Middle School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chamblee Charter High School and Chamblee Middle School for their outstanding achievements in German language instruction and learning; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR684/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40230","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":539544,"bill_number":"HR880","title":"Bojo, Donna; Unity Christian School's 2013 STAR Teacher, commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Donna Bojo, Unity Christian School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR880/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40237","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539545,"bill_number":"HR911","title":"Reeves, Jacob Allen; Trion High School's 2013 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jacob Allen Reeves, Trion High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR911/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40275","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":539546,"bill_number":"SR686","title":"Hawkins, Ms. Verenice; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Verenice Hawkins on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR686/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40266","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":539548,"bill_number":"SR674","title":"Romano, Nicholas Herrington; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nicholas Herrington Romano, Union County High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR674/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40225","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":539549,"bill_number":"HR925","title":"Bostwick, Cecelia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cecelia Bostwick on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR925/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40297","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":539550,"bill_number":"HR920","title":"Keith, Jane; lifetime membership; Garden Club of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jane Keith on being honored with a lifetime membership to the Garden Club of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR920/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40292","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":539551,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"DeKalb County; incorporate a new municipality","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate a new municipality in DeKalb County, Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB677/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40215","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":539552,"bill_number":"SR676","title":"Grimes, Deborah \"Debbie\" G.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deborah \"Debbie\" G. Grimes, Pickens High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR676/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40227","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":539553,"bill_number":"HR878","title":"Deadwyler, Mr. Robert; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert Deadwyler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR878/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40235","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":539554,"bill_number":"SR681","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 fifth consecutive state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR681/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40263","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":539555,"bill_number":"HR907","title":"Bryant, Mr. Samuel; Morrow Middle School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Samuel Bryant, Morrow Middle School's 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR907/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40271","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":539556,"bill_number":"HR890","title":"Culpepper, Anne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Anne Culpepper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR890/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40247","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539557,"bill_number":"HR885","title":"Skelton, Mr. Robert; 2013 Heart of the Community Award of Honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Robert Skelton as a recipient of a 2013 Heart of the Community Award of Honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR885/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40242","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539558,"bill_number":"HR910","title":"Dutton, Joseph Eli; Chattooga High School's 2013 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joseph Eli Dutton, Chattooga High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR910/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40274","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":539559,"bill_number":"HR937","title":"Birney Elementary School; 2013 Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl State Champs; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Birney Elementary School on being the 2013 Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl State Champions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR937/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40309","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":539560,"bill_number":"SR682","title":"Newton County College and Career Academy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Newton County College and Career Academy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR682/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40264","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":539561,"bill_number":"HR935","title":"Grigsby, Christy; semifinalist; 2013 Muscogee County Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christy Grigsby, semifinalist for 2013 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR935/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40307","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":539562,"bill_number":"HR909","title":"Chamblee Charter High School; Chamblee Middle School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chamblee Charter High School and Chamblee Middle School for their outstanding achievements in German language instruction and learning; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR909/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40273","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":539563,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"Physician assistants; physicians to delegate authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances; 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":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB676/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40214","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":539564,"bill_number":"HR926","title":"Hatchett, Emily Erin; 2014 Distinguished Young Women award; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Emily Erin Hatchett, the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Young Women award in Dublin, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR926/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40298","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":539565,"bill_number":"HR896","title":"Varshney, Juhi Upkar; Rome High School's 2013 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Juhi Upkar Varshney, Rome High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR896/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40253","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539566,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"Ad valorem taxation; subject to referendum approval, all crop dusters shall be exempt; provide","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 exemptions from ad valorem taxation, so as to provide that, subject to referendum approval, all crop dusters shall be exempt from all ad valorem taxation; to provide for a referendum election with respect to effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB679/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40278","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":539567,"bill_number":"HR918","title":"Huffman, Coach Lindsey; Reinhardt University women's basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Lindsey Huffman on her superlative leadership as head coach of the Reinhardt University women's basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR918/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40290","sponsor":"Calvin Hill"},
{"bill_id":539568,"bill_number":"HR904","title":"International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; 125th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR904/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40268","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":539569,"bill_number":"HR883","title":"Titus, Philip; Darlington School's 2013 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Philip Titus, Darlington School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR883/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40240","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539570,"bill_number":"HR903","title":"Mosakowski, Lt. Colonel Shanon J.; Command Sgt. Major Roberto F. Robles; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 3rd Battalion 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, and 101st Airborne Division Air Assault and recognizing the leadership Lieutenant Colonel Shanon J. Mosakowski and Command Sergeant Major Roberto F. Robles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR903/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40267","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":539571,"bill_number":"SR680","title":"Gresh, Ms. Kim; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Kim Gresh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR680/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40262","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":539572,"bill_number":"HR875","title":"Kundell, Dr. James E. \"Jim\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. James E. \"Jim\" Kundell for his service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR875/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40232","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":539573,"bill_number":"SR672","title":"Brock, Don; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Don Brock, Lumpkin County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR672/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40223","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":539574,"bill_number":"HB680","title":"Charter schools; certain funding of schools to ensure local revenue is allocated equally to all schools in district; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend of Code Section 20-2-2068.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter school funding, so as to clarify certain funding of charter schools to ensure that local revenue is allocated equally as to all schools in a district; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB680/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40279","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":539575,"bill_number":"HR917","title":"Powell, Dr. Hudson, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Hudson Powell, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR917/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40289","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":539576,"bill_number":"HR887","title":"Hortman, Dr. Robert; 2013 Heart of the Community Award of Honor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Robert Hortman as the recipient of a 2013 Heart of the Community Award of Honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR887/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40244","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":539577,"bill_number":"HR939","title":"Cox, Mr. Andy; Trion High School's STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Andy Cox, Trion High School's STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR939/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40311","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":540007,"bill_number":"HB681","title":"Minimum wage; provide changes to law","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 changes to the minimum wage law; to provide a credit toward the minimum wage for employers of tipped workers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB681/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40280","sponsor":"Michael Smith"},
{"bill_id":540008,"bill_number":"SR670","title":"Canoochee EMC; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Canoochee EMC on its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR670/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40219","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":540009,"bill_number":"SR692","title":"Public Initiative Referendums; provide for procedures, number of signatures required, verification methods -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for public initiative referendums; to provide for procedures, number of signatures required, verification methods, form of petition, form of ballot question, and other related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR692/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40313","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":540010,"bill_number":"SR694","title":"Cooper, Mr. Stan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Stan Cooper on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR694/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40315","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":540011,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"Divorce; certain parents participate in educational skills building classes; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to divorce, so as to require certain divorcing parents to participate in educational skills building classes that focus on the effect of divorce on families; to provide for the types of person who can provide the education; to provide for exceptions to the education classes; to change certain provisions relating to the time limit for granting a divorce on the ground that the marriage is irretrievably broken; to provide for different time frames for granting divorce based on certain circumstances; to make certain changes relating to contents of a petition for divorce; 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":"2013-03-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB684/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40318","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":540012,"bill_number":"HR940","title":"O'Connor, Dan J.; 50th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 50th birthday of Dan J. O'Connor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR940/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40316","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":540013,"bill_number":"SR690","title":"Connell, Dr. Don R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Don R. Connell on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR690/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40287","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":540014,"bill_number":"SR699","title":"Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for consolidating Macon State College and Middle Georgia College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR699/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40323","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":540015,"bill_number":"SR691","title":"General Assembly; provide dedication of revenue from the regulation of athletic/entertainment events used for certain purposes -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the dedication of revenue derived from the regulation of athletic and entertainment events held in this state to be used for certain purposes and not deposited into the general fund; 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":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR691/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40312","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":540016,"bill_number":"SR696","title":"Aponte, Haley Elise; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Haley Elise Aponte, Woody Gap High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR696/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40320","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":540017,"bill_number":"SR669","title":"Garrett, Mrs. Sabrina; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Sabrina Garrett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR669/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40213","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":540018,"bill_number":"HB683","title":"Income tax; certain allocations to owners of certain entities shall be governed by Georgia law; 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 from state income taxes, so as to provide that certain allocations to owners of certain entities shall be governed by Georgia law; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB683/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40317","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":540019,"bill_number":"SR697","title":"Butler, Gary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gary Butler, Woody Gap High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR697/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40321","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":540020,"bill_number":"SR693","title":"City of Fort Oglethorpe Charter Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the City of Fort Oglethorpe Charter Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR693/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40314","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":540021,"bill_number":"SR698","title":"Ridderhoff, Betty Irene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Betty Irene Ridderhoff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR698/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40322","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":540022,"bill_number":"SR695","title":"Gideon v. Wainwright; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR695/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40319","sponsor":"Jason Carter"},
{"bill_id":540023,"bill_number":"SR671","title":"Sterling, Jeffrey Ferris; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sterling Jeffrey Ferris, Lumpkin County High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR671/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40222","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":540024,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Crimes and Offenses; certain veterans organizations may sell certain pull tab games of chance; define certain terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling and related offenses, so as to define certain terms; to provide that certain veterans organizations may sell certain pull tab games of chance; to transfer the responsibility for regulation of bingo games and issuance of bingo licenses from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to the Department of Revenue; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans benefits, so as to provide for certain bingo games for veterans; to provide for definitions; to provide for licensing required to operate bingo games; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB272/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40261","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":540025,"bill_number":"SR689","title":"Rees, Ms. Salli; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Salli Rees on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR689/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40282","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":540500,"bill_number":"HR994","title":"Papius-Chappell, Bernice; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bernice Papius-Chappell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR994/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40417","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":540501,"bill_number":"HR1002","title":"Antepenko, Mr. Christopher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Christopher Antepenko; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1002/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40425","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540502,"bill_number":"HB691","title":"Roll-back 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 tax, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of the joint county and municipal sales and use tax and reenactment as the roll-back option sales and use tax; to provide for a short title, definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for the authority for such revision and reenactment; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB691/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40460","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":540503,"bill_number":"HR1030","title":"Copeland, Bethany; Peach County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bethany Copeland, Peach County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1030/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40452","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":540504,"bill_number":"HR956","title":"Mullikin, Megan Lindsey; Jones County High School's 2013 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Megan Lindsey Mullikin, Jones County High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR956/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40353","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":540505,"bill_number":"HR976","title":"Guiney, Mr. Timothy; Clayton Co. Public Schools' Principal of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Timothy Guiney on being named the 2013 Clayton County Public Schools' Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR976/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40392","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":540506,"bill_number":"HR973","title":"Green, Reverend Van Marie; Everlasting Life Christian Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Van Marie Green and Everlasting Life Christian Church on the occasion of their Founder's Appreciation Celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR973/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40389","sponsor":"R Bryant"},
{"bill_id":540507,"bill_number":"HR1024","title":"Garland, Bennett Prater; Armuchee High School's & Floyd Co.'s STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bennett Prater Garland, Armuchee High School's and the Floyd County School System's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1024/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40447","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":540508,"bill_number":"HR1021","title":"Strack, Lisa; Rome City Schools' Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lisa Strack, the Rome City Schools' Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1021/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40444","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":540509,"bill_number":"HR970","title":"Wittenstein, Charles; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Wittenstein; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR970/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40386","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":540510,"bill_number":"HR1019","title":"Foreign Language Association of Ga.; Georgia's foreign language educators; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Foreign Language Association of Georgia and Georgia's foreign language educators; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1019/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40442","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":540511,"bill_number":"HR967","title":"Newroth, Bennie Butler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Bennie Butler Newroth for her significant achievements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR967/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40364","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":540512,"bill_number":"HR1016","title":"Stroud, Mr. Patrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Patrick Stroud; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1016/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40439","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540513,"bill_number":"HR998","title":"Zhuno, Ms. Annabelle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Annabelle Zhuno; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR998/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40421","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540514,"bill_number":"HR978","title":"AID Gwinnett; Larry M. Lehman; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending AID Gwinnett and Larry M. Lehman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR978/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40394","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":540515,"bill_number":"HR1020","title":"Georgia Air National Guard; 165th Airlift Wing; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 165th Airlift Wing of the Georgia Air National Guard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1020/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40443","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":540516,"bill_number":"HR971","title":"Pereira, Mrs. Erica; B.E.S.T. Academy High School's 2013 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Erica Pereira, B.E.S.T. Academy High School's 2013 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR971/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40387","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":540517,"bill_number":"HR965","title":"Cerpovicz, Dr. Paul; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Paul Cerpovicz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR965/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40362","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":540518,"bill_number":"HR959","title":"Hugley, Representative Carolyn Fleming; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Representative Carolyn Fleming Hugley on being honored by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Metropolitan Atlanta Alumni Chapter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR959/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40356","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":540519,"bill_number":"HR954","title":"Grantham, Juliette Lane; Bleckley County High School's 2013 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Juliette Lane Grantham, Bleckley County High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR954/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40351","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":540520,"bill_number":"HR1012","title":"Allgood, Mr. Luc; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Luc Allgood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1012/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40435","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540521,"bill_number":"HR1010","title":"Black, Mr. Jordan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jordan Black; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1010/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40433","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540522,"bill_number":"HR985","title":"Yarbrough, Mr. C. Richard \"Dick\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. C. Richard \"Dick\" Yarbrough; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR985/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40408","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":540523,"bill_number":"HR950","title":"Fuller, Mr. Horace, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Horace Fuller, Jr., upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR950/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40347","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":540524,"bill_number":"HR947","title":"Mercier, Adele; 95th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating Adele Mercier on the occasion of her 95th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR947/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40344","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":540525,"bill_number":"HR968","title":"Brunswick Zone Austell; support of community; support of troops; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brunswick Zone Austell for its support of the community and for supporting our troops; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR968/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40365","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":540526,"bill_number":"HR1029","title":"Gainey, Leanne Christine; Crawford County High School's 2013 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leanne Christine Gainey, Crawford County High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1029/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40451","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":540527,"bill_number":"HR1014","title":"Milton High School boys lacrosse team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2012 Milton High School boys lacrosse team on winning the State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1014/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40437","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":540528,"bill_number":"HR997","title":"Jameson, Mr. Kyler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Kyler Jameson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR997/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40420","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540529,"bill_number":"HR1018","title":"Beasley, Mrs. Ardena Miles; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Ardena Miles Beasley and celebrating the occasion of her 83rd birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1018/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40441","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":540530,"bill_number":"HR1007","title":"Knickerbocker, Ms. Kathryn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Kathryn Knickerbocker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1007/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40430","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540531,"bill_number":"HR1023","title":"Varshney, Juhi Upkar; Rome High School, Rome City School System, & Region 1 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Juhi Upkar Varshney, Rome High School, the Rome City School System, and Region 1 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1023/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40446","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":540532,"bill_number":"HR987","title":"Quinn, Commissioner John; service to City of Avondale Estates; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commissioner John Quinn for his loyal service to the City of Avondale Estates and its residents; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR987/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40410","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":540533,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; provide registration and licensing of bicycles; 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 registration and licensing of bicycles; to revise a definition; to provide for the acquisition of a license plate prior to the operation of a bicycle on streets with motor vehicle traffic; to provide for the design of license plates for bicycles; to provide for the option of a one-time bicycle registration fee in lieu of annual registration; to prescribe fees for annual and one-time registration of bicycles; to provide for requirements for the operation of bicycles upon a roadway; to authorize the establishment of rules and regulations; to provide for enforcement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB689/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40404","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":540534,"bill_number":"HR989","title":"Lee, Commissioner Gene; service to City of Avondale Estates; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commissioner Gene Lee for his loyal service to the City of Avondale Estates and its residents; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR989/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40412","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":540535,"bill_number":"HR991","title":"Brown, Pastor Olujimi \"Olu\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Olujimi \"Olu\" Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR991/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40414","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":540536,"bill_number":"HR942","title":"Clyatt, Mr. Robert; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Robert Clyatt, founder of Kids' Chance of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR942/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40340","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":540537,"bill_number":"HR957","title":"Odom, Ashley Elizabeth; Twiggs Academy's 2013 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ashley Elizabeth Odom, Twiggs Academy's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR957/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40354","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":540538,"bill_number":"HR943","title":"Smith, Trey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Trey Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR943/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40341","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":540539,"bill_number":"HR996","title":"Williams, Mr. Brett; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Brett Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR996/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40419","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540540,"bill_number":"HR963","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Rho Zeta Omega Chapter; 25th anniv.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Rho Zeta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., on the occasion of its 25th anniversary celebration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR963/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40360","sponsor":"Alisha Morgan"},
{"bill_id":540541,"bill_number":"HR992","title":"Perdue, Andrea R.; Austin Road Middle School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrea R. Perdue, Austin Road Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR992/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40415","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":540542,"bill_number":"HR1032","title":"Hollingshed, Ms. Agnes; Crawford County's 2013 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Agnes Hollingshed, Crawford County's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1032/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40454","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":540543,"bill_number":"HR964","title":"Dudgeon, Brandon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brandon Dudgeon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR964/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40361","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":540544,"bill_number":"HR1034","title":"Local option sales tax; comprehensive revision of joint county and municipal tax and specify distribution and use of proceeds for property relief; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of the joint county and municipal local option sales and use tax and specify the distribution and use of the proceeds thereof for property tax relief; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1034/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40462","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":540545,"bill_number":"HR979","title":"Institute of Medicine; report on chronic pain; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the problem of untreated and undertreated chronic pain and commending the Institute of Medicine for its report on how to address the problem of chronic pain; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR979/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40395","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":540546,"bill_number":"HR958","title":"Lewis, Mrs. Cheré; Wilkinson County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Cheré Lewis, Wilkinson County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR958/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40355","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":540547,"bill_number":"HR1011","title":"Baxter, Ms. Alexandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Alexandra Baxter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1011/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40434","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540548,"bill_number":"HR951","title":"Sanders, Mr. Brad; Bleckley County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Brad Sanders, Bleckley County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR951/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40348","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":540549,"bill_number":"HR1025","title":"Citizens First Bank; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Citizens First Bank; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1025/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40448","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":540550,"bill_number":"HR1008","title":"Ivester, Mr. Nathan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Nathan Ivester; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1008/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40431","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540551,"bill_number":"HR952","title":"Knighton, Mrs. Kirstie; Jones County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Kirstie Knighton, Jones County High School's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR952/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40349","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":540552,"bill_number":"HR974","title":"Hawkins, Ms. Verenice; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Verenice Hawkins on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR974/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40390","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":540553,"bill_number":"HR953","title":"Hendrix, Mrs. Jessica; Twiggs Academy's 2013 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Jessica Hendrix, Twiggs Academy's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR953/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40350","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":540554,"bill_number":"HR1003","title":"Taylor, Ms. Bailey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Bailey Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1003/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40426","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540555,"bill_number":"HR1033","title":"Anderson, James \"Jim\" M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James \"Jim\" M. Anderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1033/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40459","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":540556,"bill_number":"HB687","title":"DeKalb County; incorporate a new municipality","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate a new municipality in DeKalb County, Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB687/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40402","sponsor":"Pam Stephenson"},
{"bill_id":540557,"bill_number":"HR960","title":"Coggin, Mr. Charles O. \"Bucky\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Charles O. \"Bucky\" Coggin, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR960/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40357","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":540558,"bill_number":"HR1027","title":"City of Fort Oglethorpe Charter Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the City of Fort Oglethorpe Charter Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1027/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40406","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":540559,"bill_number":"HR975","title":"Smith, Mrs. Pamela Renee; Clayton County's 2013 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Pamela Renee Smith, Clayton County's 2013 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR975/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40391","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":540560,"bill_number":"HR977","title":"McDaniel, Connie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Connie McDaniel on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR977/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40393","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":540561,"bill_number":"HR948","title":"Boyce, Adam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Adam Boyce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR948/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40345","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":540562,"bill_number":"HR944","title":"Patterson, William Alan; Fannin County School System's 2013 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending William Alan Patterson, the Fannin County School System's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR944/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40342","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":540563,"bill_number":"HR1015","title":"Brooks, Andrea P. F.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Andrea P. F. Brooks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1015/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40438","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":540564,"bill_number":"HR990","title":"Humbles, Mrs. Julia Aaron; role in Civil Rights Movement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Julia Aaron Humbles for her role in the Civil Rights Movement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR990/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40413","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":540565,"bill_number":"HR1017","title":"Johnson, Mrs. Louise; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Louise Johnson Page; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1017/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40440","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":540566,"bill_number":"HR1006","title":"Masten, Mr. Caleb; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending Mr. Caleb Masten; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1006/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40429","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540567,"bill_number":"HR955","title":"Jackson, Anna Camille; Wilkinson County High School's 2013 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Anna Camille Jackson, Wilkinson County High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR955/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40352","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":540568,"bill_number":"HR1031","title":"Barragan, Karen Alexa; Peach County High School's 2013 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Karen Alexa Barragan, Peach County High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1031/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40453","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":540569,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"Local government; county may petition any municipality within county to annex unincorporated islands; provide","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 a county may petition any municipality within such county that has unincorporated islands within such municipality to annex such unincorporated islands; to provide for binding mediation if the municipality fails to annex such islands; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB690/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40405","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":540570,"bill_number":"HR984","title":"Giager, Mayor Pro Tem Terry; service to City of Avondale Estates; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Pro Tem Terry Giager for his loyal service to the City of Avondale Estates and its residents; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR984/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40407","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":540571,"bill_number":"HR1028","title":"2012 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year; Floyd County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2012 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year from Floyd County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1028/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40450","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":540572,"bill_number":"HB685","title":"Domestic relations; visitation and custody of children of parents serving in military; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for visitation and custody of children of parents serving in the military; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB685/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40400","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":540573,"bill_number":"HR981","title":"Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for consolidating Gainesville State College and North Georgia College & State University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR981/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40397","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":540574,"bill_number":"HR1009","title":"Hitchon, Ms. Abigail; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Abigail Hitchon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1009/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40432","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540575,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"Fair Taxation Act of 2014; enact","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 short title; to abolish the state income tax; to increase the rate of tax on the retail purchase, retail sale, rental, storage, use, or consumption of certain tangible property and on certain services; to provide for other matters relative 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":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB688/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40403","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":540576,"bill_number":"HR945","title":"Ladd, Donna Peeples; Fannin County School System's STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donna Peeples Ladd, the Fannin County School System's 2013 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR945/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40343","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":540577,"bill_number":"HR1000","title":"Loudermilk, Ms. Mary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Mary Loudermilk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1000/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40423","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540578,"bill_number":"HB692","title":"Municipalities; no local Act granting a charter shall be enacted wherein any part of proposed corporate boundary is less than three miles from corporate boundary of any existing municipal corporation; 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 municipalities, so as to provide that no local Act granting a municipal charter shall be enacted wherein any part of the proposed corporate boundary is less than a distance of three miles from the corporate boundary of any existing municipal corporation in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB692/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40461","sponsor":"Pam Stephenson"},
{"bill_id":540579,"bill_number":"HB686","title":"Ad valorem tax; title fee; owner who paid fee or paid sales and use tax subsequently registered in another state, later returned to this state in control of original owner; provide exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the title ad valorem fee on vehicles in Georgia, so as to provide an exemption to payment of the fee by an owner who has paid the fee or paid sales and use tax on a vehicle, subsequently registered in another state, which was later returned to this state in control of the original 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":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB686/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40401","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":540580,"bill_number":"HR1005","title":"Shedd, Ms. Janice; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Janice Shedd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1005/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40428","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540581,"bill_number":"HR988","title":"Rieker, Mayor Ed; service to City of Avondale Estates; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mayor Ed Rieker for his loyal service to the City of Avondale Estates and its residents; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR988/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40411","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":540582,"bill_number":"HR969","title":"Rosolino, Barbara; Henry County Schools' Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara Rosolino, Henry County Schools' Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR969/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40385","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":540583,"bill_number":"HR982","title":"Governor's Commission on Brookhaven; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Governor's Commission on Brookhaven; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR982/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40398","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":540584,"bill_number":"HR961","title":"Ayers, Margaret; Community Bankers Assoc. of Ga. Lifetime Service Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Margaret Ayers on receiving the Community Bankers Association of Georgia's Lifetime Service Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR961/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40358","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":540585,"bill_number":"HR972","title":"Glass, Bruce Lamar; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bruce Lamar Glass; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR972/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40388","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":540586,"bill_number":"HR949","title":"University of Georgia School of Law; national moot court champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia School of Law on winning the national moot court championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR949/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40346","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":540587,"bill_number":"HR962","title":"Milton High School girls lacrosse team; seventh State Championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2012 Milton High School girls lacrosse team on winning their seventh State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR962/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40359","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":540588,"bill_number":"HR999","title":"Lord, Mr. Austin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Austin Lord; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR999/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40422","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540589,"bill_number":"HR1001","title":"Merritt, Mr. Tyrin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Tyrin Merritt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1001/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40424","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540590,"bill_number":"HR980","title":"Griner, Joanne; 80th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 80th birthday of Joanne Griner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR980/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40396","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":540591,"bill_number":"HR946","title":"2013 legislative session administrative assistants; House of Representatives; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2013 legislative session temporary administrative assistants for the House of Representatives on their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR946/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40333","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":540592,"bill_number":"HR966","title":"East Georgia State College mens basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the East Georgia State College mens basketball team on their outstanding 2012-2013 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR966/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40363","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":540593,"bill_number":"HR1004","title":"Smith, Ms. Ondi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Ondi Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1004/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40427","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540594,"bill_number":"HR1013","title":"Akridge, Ms. Morgan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Morgan Akridge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1013/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40436","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540595,"bill_number":"HR986","title":"Forlines, Commissioner Lindsay; service to City of Avondale Estates; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Commissioner Lindsay Forlines for her loyal service to the City of Avondale Estates and its residents; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR986/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40409","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":540596,"bill_number":"HR983","title":"Scott, Earlene; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Earlene Scott for her outstanding public service and on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR983/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40399","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":540597,"bill_number":"HR995","title":"Cosgrove, Ms. Brianna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Brianna Cosgrove; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR995/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40418","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":540598,"bill_number":"HR993","title":"McCrary, Jennifer; Henry County Schools Media Specialist of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jennifer McCrary, the Media Specialist of the Year for Henry County Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR993/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40416","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":540599,"bill_number":"HR1022","title":"Pollitz, Shannon; Floyd Co. Teacher of the Year; finalist for Ga. TOTY; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shannon Pollitz, the 2013 Floyd County Teacher of the Year and a finalist for the 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1022/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40445","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":540600,"bill_number":"HR941","title":"de Groot, Alexis; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alexis de Groot; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR941/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40339","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541033,"bill_number":"HR1037","title":"Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission; study coordination of transportation delivery methods for the Central Savannah River area; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission study the coordination of transportation delivery methods for the Central Savannah River Area; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1037/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40468","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":541034,"bill_number":"HB695","title":"Public assistance; provide reimbursement for Medicaid providers; provisions","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 provide for reimbursement for Medicaid providers; to provide for notice of policy changes in the Medicaid program; to provide for repayment of certain funds; to establish the Council on Care Management Organization and Medicaid Oversight; to provide for its composition and duties; to revise provisions relating to therapy services under Medicaid for children with disabilities; to provide for requirements relating to the Children's Intervention Services Program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB695/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40465","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":541035,"bill_number":"HR1036","title":"House Study Committee on Townships; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Townships; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-14","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1036/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40467","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":541036,"bill_number":"HR1035","title":"House Study Committee on Student Protection and the Prevention of Assaults on Public Schools; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Student Protection and the Prevention of Assaults on Public Schools; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1035/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40466","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":541037,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"Georgia Rail Passenger and High Speed Rail Facilities Authority Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 9 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Law,\" so as to revise the short title; to revise the legislative purpose; to revise a definition; to revise certain general powers of the authority; to revise the statement of public purpose of the authority; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to change references to the short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB694/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40464","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":541038,"bill_number":"HR1038","title":"Georgia Department of Education and others; place Georgia at the forefront of the return of manufacturing to the United States; recognize and encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and encouraging the efforts of the Georgia Department of Education, the Technical College System of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, the Department of Community Affairs, and the private sector to place Georgia at the forefront of the return of manufacturing to the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1038/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40469","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":541039,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"Ad valorem taxation; aviation; clarify which types of interest in real property maybe be subject to tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 6 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aviation and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB693/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40463","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":541378,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Stonecrest, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Stonecrest in DeKalb County; to provide for a charter for the City of Stonecrest; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from DeKalb County to the City of Stonecrest; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB278/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40457","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":541379,"bill_number":"SR702","title":"Powell, Jr., Dr. Hudson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Hudson Powell, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR702/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40327","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":541380,"bill_number":"SR710","title":"Knickerbocker, Ms. Kathryn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Kathryn Knickerbocker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR710/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40331","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541381,"bill_number":"SR709","title":"Hitchon, Ms. Abigail; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Abigail Hitchon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR709/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40332","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541382,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"DeKalb, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate","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 other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from DeKalb County to the City of DeKalb; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB277/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40456","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":541383,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Public Health, Dept. of; required to establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths","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 require the Department of Public Health to establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for data; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for limited liability; to provide for reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB273/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40470","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":541384,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Education; include cyberbullying in the definition of \"bullying\"","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 include cyberbullying in the definition of \"bullying\"; to provide for professional development for bullying prevention strategies and intervention; to provide for linguistically and culturally appropriate notification to parents regarding bullying; 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":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB279/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40471","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":541385,"bill_number":"SR724","title":"Masten, Mr. Caleb; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Caleb Masten; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR724/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40372","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541386,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Capitol Arts Standards Commission; designation of areas within capitol museum; Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Capitol Arts Standards Commission, so as to provide for the designation of areas within the capitol museum as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB274/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40373","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":541387,"bill_number":"SR722","title":"Merritt, Mr. Tyrin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Tyrin Merritt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR722/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40375","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541388,"bill_number":"SR712","title":"Shedd, Ms. Janice; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Janice Shedd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR712/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40329","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541389,"bill_number":"SR711","title":"Ivester, Mr. Nathan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Nathan Ivester; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR711/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40330","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541390,"bill_number":"SR721","title":"Loudermilk, Ms. Mary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Mary Loudermilk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR721/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40384","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541391,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"State Government; provide that Georgia shall be a\"Purple Heart State\"","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 other state symbols, so as to provide that Georgia shall be a \"Purple Heart State\"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB276/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40458","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":541392,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Lavista Hills, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Lavista Hills in DeKalb County; to provide for a charter for the City of Lavista Hills; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from DeKalb County to the City of Lavista Hills; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB275/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40376","sponsor":"Jason Carter"},
{"bill_id":541393,"bill_number":"SR719","title":"Jameson, Mr. Kyler; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Kyler Jameson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR719/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40382","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541394,"bill_number":"SR716","title":"Cosgrove, Ms. Brianna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Brianna Cosgrove; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR716/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40379","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541395,"bill_number":"SR708","title":"Black, Mr. Jordan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jordan Black; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR708/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40334","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541396,"bill_number":"SR703","title":"Capitol Arts Standards Commission; urged to arrange for placement of an agricultural history museum area; state capitol","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Capitol Arts Standards Commission to arrange for placement of an agricultural history museum area in an appropriate location in the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR703/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40326","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":541397,"bill_number":"SR718","title":"Williams, Mr. Brett; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Brett Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR718/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40381","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541398,"bill_number":"SR720","title":"Lord, Mr. Austin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Austin Lord; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR720/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40383","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541399,"bill_number":"SR725","title":"Pate, Mrs. Nan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Nan Pate upon the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR725/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40371","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":541400,"bill_number":"SR701","title":"Cerpovicz, Dr. Paul; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Paul Cerpovicz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR701/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40325","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":541401,"bill_number":"SR731","title":"Gordon Lee Pep Squad; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Gordon Lee Pep Squad; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR731/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40455","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":541402,"bill_number":"SR715","title":"Antepenko, Mr. Christopher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Christopher Antepenko; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR715/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40378","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541403,"bill_number":"SR700","title":"East Georgia State College Mens Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the East Georgia State College mens basketball team on their outstanding 2012-2013 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR700/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40324","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":541404,"bill_number":"SR705","title":"Akridge, Ms. Morgan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Morgan Akridge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR705/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40337","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541405,"bill_number":"SR723","title":"Taylor, Ms. Bailey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Bailey Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR723/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40374","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541406,"bill_number":"SR730","title":"Chappelle, Mr. John \"Butch\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. John \"Butch\" Chappelle upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR730/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40366","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":541407,"bill_number":"SR704","title":"McCall, Mr. John David; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. John David McCall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Hopper","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR704/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40338","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541408,"bill_number":"SR717","title":"Zhuno, Ms. Annabelle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Annabelle Zhuno; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR717/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40380","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541409,"bill_number":"SR706","title":"Allgood, Mr. Luc; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Luc Allgood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR706/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40336","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541410,"bill_number":"SR728","title":"Wallman, Ms. Linda; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Linda Wallman upon the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR728/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40368","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":541411,"bill_number":"SR727","title":"Stahl, Mrs. Ann; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Ann Stahl upon the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR727/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40369","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":541412,"bill_number":"SR729","title":"Harrison, Delaney; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Delaney Harrison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR729/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40367","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":541413,"bill_number":"SR714","title":"Stroud, Mr. Patrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Patrick Stroud; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR714/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40377","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541414,"bill_number":"SR707","title":"Baxter, Ms. Alexandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Alexandra Baxter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR707/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40335","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541415,"bill_number":"SR713","title":"Smith, Ms. Ondi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Ondi Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR713/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40328","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":541416,"bill_number":"SR726","title":"Pate, Mr. Sam; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Sam Pate upon the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR726/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40370","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":563613,"bill_number":"HR1026","title":"Dempsey, Matthew James; Pepperell High School's 2013 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matthew James Dempsey, Pepperell High School's 2013 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2013-03-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2013-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1026/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40449","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":572332,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Education; authorize school systems; provide instruction on history of traditional winter celebrations","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, so as to authorize school systems to provide instruction on the history of traditional winter celebrations; to provide for displays; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"House Insists","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB283/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40479","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":572333,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"Searches with warrants; disclosure of location information for electronic devices; provide","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 narrow the circumstances of when location information for electronic devices may be disclosed without a search warrant; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a civil penalty and enforcement; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-11-25","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2013-11-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB699/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40476","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":572334,"bill_number":"HB696","title":"Shatikey and Demiya Predatory Violence Prevention Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to mandate an effort to quickly execute certain arrest warrants under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to change provisions relating to the duty of law enforcement officers to execute penal warrants; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-11-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB696/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40472","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":572335,"bill_number":"HB698","title":"Education; parent or guardian; hearing prior to imposition of ban to prohibit admission to school; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-1180 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering upon school premises or within a school safety zone, penalty, required check in of visitors, and posting signs of required check in, so as to provide for a hearing for a parent or guardian prior to the imposition of a ban to prohibit admission of the parent or guardian to a school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-11-15","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2013-11-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB698/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40474","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":572336,"bill_number":"HB697","title":"HOPE; revise amount of grants; equal student's cost of tuition","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 revise the amount of HOPE grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB697/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40473","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":572337,"bill_number":"HR1039","title":"State Capitol and CLOB; accessibility by the blind and visually impaired;","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring a commitment to accessibility by the blind and visually impaired to the state capitol and legislative offices; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-11-25","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2013-11-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1039/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40478","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":572338,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Georgia Child Support Commission; enact provisions; relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 and Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alimony and child support and the \"Child Support Recovery Act,\" respectively, so as to enact provisions recommended by the Georgia Child Support Commission relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders; to revise definitions used in calculating child support; to clarify that worksheets and the calculator determine monthly child support figures; to clarify provisions relating to gross income; to change provisions relating to the duties of the GCSC; to provide for definitions and correct cross-references relating to the Department of Human Services Bank Match Registry and child support orders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB282/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40475","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":572339,"bill_number":"SR734","title":"Senate; provide members of the Senate serve four-year terms of office-CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that members of the Senate shall serve four-year terms of office; to provide that members of the Senate shall have limited terms of office; 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":"2013-12-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-14","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR734/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40480","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":572340,"bill_number":"HB700","title":"Public facilities; State Capitol and CLOB; persons with disabilities; provide increased accessibility","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to and use of public facilities by persons with disabilities, so as to provide for increased accessibility by the blind and visually impaired to the state capitol and legislative office facilities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2013-11-25","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB700/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40477","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":572861,"bill_number":"HB702","title":"State government; placement of monument on capitol grounds; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a monument depicting the Ten Commandments, Preamble to the state Constitution, and Preamble to the United States Constitution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB702/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40482","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":572862,"bill_number":"HB703","title":"Weapons carry license; issue certain military personnel and veterans without payment of fees; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses to carry weapons, temporary renewal permits, and mandamus, so as to allow certain military personnel and military veterans to be issued a weapons carry license without the payment of fees; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-12-06","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2013-12-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB703/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40483","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":572863,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"Child Support Recovery Act; child support and enforcement of orders; enact provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 and Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alimony and child support and the \"Child Support Recovery Act,\" respectively, so as to enact provisions recommended by the Georgia Child Support Commission relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders; to revise definitions used in calculating child support; to clarify that worksheets and the calculator determine monthly child support figures; to clarify provisions relating to gross income; to change provisions relating to the duties of the GCSC; to provide for definitions and correct cross-references relating to the Department of Human Services Bank Match Registry and child support orders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB701/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40481","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":573224,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"South Fulton, City of; incorporate; provide charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County; to provide for a charter for the City of South Fulton; to provide for incorporation, 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 referenda; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Fulton County to the City of South Fulton; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB704/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40484","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":573225,"bill_number":"HB705","title":"Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel; move from the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to the commissioner of public health","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 15 of Title 19, and Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the \"Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act,\" child abuse, and the Department of Public Health, respectively, so as to move the responsibility of coordinating and supervising the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel from the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to the commissioner of public health or his or her designee; to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the O.C.G.A., relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, so as to clarify defined terms and change provisions relating to disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-12-10","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2013-12-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB705/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40485","sponsor":"Mary Oliver"},
{"bill_id":573673,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"State government; placement of a statue of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. on capitol grounds; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-12-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB706/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40486","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":573883,"bill_number":"HB707","title":"The Georgia Health Care Freedom and ACA Noncompliance Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding health, to the state or any political subdivision, from engaging in an activity that aids in the enforcement of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to endow the Attorney General with authority to bring suit to enjoin violations of such prohibition and issue advisory rulings; to provide that neither the State of Georgia nor any of its political subdivisions shall establish a health care exchange; to provide that no agency, department, or other state entity shall authorize any person acting on behalf of such agency, department, or entity to undertake any action under the aegis of Section 2951 of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB707/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40487","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":575024,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"Alcoholic beverage licenses; private clubs; repeal a population provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of the sale of distilled spirits by private clubs, so as to repeal a population provision related to the issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses to private clubs by governing authorities of certain counties and municipalities, privileges conferred by such licenses, rules and regulations, and sale by wholesalers to licensees which has been judicially found to be unconstitutional; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2013-12-19","last_action":"House Prefiled","last_action_date":"2013-12-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB708/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40488","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":587118,"bill_number":"HB727","title":"Criminal procedures; population provision relating to violations of bond and breach of bond; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds to keep the peace, so as to repeal a population provision relating to actions constituting violations of bond and right of action for breach of bond; to enact a new Code section providing for violations of posted bonds; to authorize a ruling of contempt; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB727/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40527","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":587120,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"Jekyll Island-State Park Authority; powers and responsibilities; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-14","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB715/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40506","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":587123,"bill_number":"SR736","title":"United States Constitution Article V; apply for a convention of the states","description":"A RESOLUTION applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR736/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40496","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":587126,"bill_number":"HR1043","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1043/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40495","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":587131,"bill_number":"HB713","title":"Full Accountability in Collection of Taxes (FACT) Act of 2014; enact","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 the state administrative organization for revenue collection, so as to provide a short title; to provide for collection and distribution of certain data; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB713/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40504","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":587137,"bill_number":"SR737","title":"Korean American Day at the Capitol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring January 13, 2014, as Korean American Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR737/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40497","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":587139,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"Labor; determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain people performing certain services; provide changes","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 benefits relative to employment security, so as to provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain persons performing certain services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB714/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40505","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":587143,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"Revenue and taxation; manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to tax; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, so as to change the manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to the tax; to provide for penalties for fraudulent applications for such reductions; to provide for the distribution of revenue to newly created municipalities; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for multi-year decals for certain vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2014-04-16","last_action":"Veto V4","last_action_date":"2014-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB729/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40529","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":587147,"bill_number":"SR733","title":"General Assembly Convened; notify the Governor","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR733/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40490","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":587152,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"Courts; collection of a fee to defray costs for using electronic citations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and the uniform traffic citation and complaint form, respectively, so as to provide for the collection of a fee to defray the costs associated with using electronic citations; to provide for the Electronic Citation Fund; to provide for procedure; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB720/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40511","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":587157,"bill_number":"SR732","title":"Senate Convened; notify the House of Representatives","description":"A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"Senate Transmits House","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR732/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40491","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":587163,"bill_number":"HR1040","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":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1040/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40492","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":587166,"bill_number":"HR1050","title":"Hill, Representative Calvin; condolences and invite family members to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the late Representative Calvin Hill, expressing regret at his passing, and inviting his family to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1050/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40518","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":587171,"bill_number":"HB716","title":"Crimes and offenses; publication of certain information relating to minors under certain circumstances; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 prohibit the publication of certain information relating to minors under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB716/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40507","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":587173,"bill_number":"HB724","title":"Crimes; persons from being spectators at any place where chicken fights occur; prohibit","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 prohibit persons from being spectators at any place where chicken fights occur; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB724/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40524","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":587179,"bill_number":"HB723","title":"Education; population provisions prohibiting certain members of county boards from holding other offices; repeal","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 local board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other elective offices, so as to repeal a population provision prohibiting certain members of county boards of education from holding other offices; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB723/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40523","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":587183,"bill_number":"HR1045","title":"Attorney General; overturn Supreme Court decision to uphold individual mandate of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Attorney General of Georgia to initiate or join a lawsuit to overturn the decision of the United States Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of the individual mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1045/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40519","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":587186,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"Terrell County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Terrell County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB709/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40500","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":587192,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"Special license plates; fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife plates; adjust","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 adjust fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife license plates; to provide for legislative intent; to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB730/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40531","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":587195,"bill_number":"HB725","title":"Courts; repeal a population provision","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 provisions regarding courts, so as to repeal a population provision; to provide for judicial assistance from other courts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB725/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40525","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":587200,"bill_number":"SR738","title":"Senate; amend the Rules","description":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"Senate Committee Unfavorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR738/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40530","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":587203,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"Sales and use tax; continuation of joint county and municipal tax; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the joint county and municipal sales and use tax, so as to provide for the continuation of the tax; to repeal certain provisions regarding a process for specifying and determining the distribution of the proceeds of such tax; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB719/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40510","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":587212,"bill_number":"HR1042","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; inviting each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1042/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40494","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":587214,"bill_number":"HR1049","title":"Lester, James Frederick; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Frederick Lester; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1049/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40517","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":587219,"bill_number":"HB718","title":"Food standards; sale of raw milk to consumers; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to milk and milk products, so as to allow the sale of raw milk to consumers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB718/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40509","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":587223,"bill_number":"HR1047","title":"Jackson, Mrs. Victoria Travis; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Victoria Travis Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1047/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40515","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":587229,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"Randolph County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Randolph County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB710/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40501","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":587232,"bill_number":"HR1052","title":"Capitol Art Standards Commission; authorize the erection of statue dedicated to Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Capitol Art Standards Commission to authorize the erection of a statue dedicated to the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1052/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40532","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":587235,"bill_number":"HR1048","title":"Dell, Ms. Marcia Lynn Clark; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and remembering the memory of Ms. Marcia Lynn Clark Dell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1048/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40516","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":587241,"bill_number":"HB726","title":"Education; population provision related to applicability of the term \"campus\"; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-8-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to campus police officers, so as to repeal a population provision related to applicability of a term; to define the term \"campus\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB726/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40526","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":587245,"bill_number":"HR1041","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":"2014-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1041/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40493","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":587249,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"Clay County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Clay County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB711/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40502","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":587255,"bill_number":"HB717","title":"Elementary and secondary education; system of determining parental investment in public schools; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4A of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to community involvement in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a system of determining parental investment in public schools; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations by the State Board of Education for the determination of parental investment letter grades; to provide that local school systems may elect to participate in the parental investment grading system; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB717/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40508","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":587261,"bill_number":"HR1051","title":"Murphy, Representative William \"Quincy\"; condolences and invite family members to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the late Representative William \"Quincy\" Murphy, expressing regret at his passing, and inviting his family to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1051/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40520","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":587265,"bill_number":"HR1046","title":"Silver, William E., M.D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing William E. Silver, M.D., President of the Medical Association of Georgia, as \"Doctor of the Day\" for January 14, 2013, and commending him for his outstanding achievements within the medical profession; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1046/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40514","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":587270,"bill_number":"HB722","title":"Education; population provision prohibiting certain members of county boards from holding other offices; repeal","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 local board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other elective offices, so as to repeal a population provision prohibiting certain members of county boards of education from holding other offices; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB722/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40522","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":587273,"bill_number":"HB721","title":"Georgia Composite Medical Board; release of certain correspondence and documents; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to provide for the release by the board of certain correspondence and documents relating to a report by a licensee of an act or omission by another licensee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB721/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40512","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":587276,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"Board of education; pension board recompute pension to teachers and employees who retired prior to April 1, 1955 and who had been awarded a pension for 20 years service in counties of 500,000 population","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to provide in all counties of 500,000 or more population according to the United States Census of 1960 or any future United States Census that the pension board of the board of education in such counties shall recompute the pension paid to those teachers and employees who had retired as a matter of right prior to April 1, 1955, and who had been awarded a basic pension for 20 years of service, approved March 21, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2469); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB728/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40528","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":587282,"bill_number":"HR1044","title":"McDougald Memorial Parkway; Bulloch County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the McDougald Memorial Parkway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1044/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40513","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":587285,"bill_number":"HB712","title":"State government; assisting the armed forces in the investigation of any citizen; prohibit any agency under certain circumstances","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 prohibit any agency of this state, any political subdivision of this state, any employee of any agency of this state or any political subdivision of this state, or any member of the Georgia National Guard from assisting an agency of the armed forces of the United States in the investigation, prosecution, or detainment of any citizen of the United States under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB712/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40503","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":587290,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"Juvenile Proceedings; petition of an unemancipated minor; abortion; provide for clear and convincing evidence as the proper standard of proof","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-684 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the conduct of a hearing for the petition of an unemancipated minor seeking a waiver of the parental notification requirement for an abortion, so as to provide for clear and convincing evidence as the proper standard of proof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB284/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40521","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":587293,"bill_number":"SR735","title":"Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Authorities; urged to join forces to establish a website","description":"A RESOLUTION urging metropolitan Atlanta transit authorities to join forces to establish a website; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR735/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40499","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":588527,"bill_number":"HR1055","title":"Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; repeal or amend; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the repeal or amendment of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1055/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40549","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":588530,"bill_number":"HB739","title":"Public officers and employees; expense allowances are authorized only if member of board or commission is physically present at meeting; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-7-21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for members of certain boards and commissions; to amend Code Section 50-1-5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to meetings by teleconference or other similar means, so as to provide that members of boards, bodies, committees, or commissions of state government that participate in meeting by teleconference or other similar means and are not physically present at the meeting of the board, body, committee, or commission shall not be entitled to expense allowances for such meeting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB739/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40545","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":588532,"bill_number":"SR741","title":"State of Israel; express support","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State of Israel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR741/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40550","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":588535,"bill_number":"HB738","title":"Quitman County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Quitman County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB738/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40544","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":588538,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Sales and Use Tax; authorize the use and expenditure of tax proceeds for maintenance and operation of public transportation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition of a county special purpose local option sales and use tax, so as to authorize use and expenditure of such tax proceeds for maintenance and operation of public transportation; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB287/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40556","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":588543,"bill_number":"SR743","title":"Wallace, Homer Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Homer Lee Wallace; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR743/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40553","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":588546,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; concurrent jurisdiction of state courts and probate courts over misdemeanor traffic offenses; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrests, trials, and appeals relating to the prosecution of traffic offenses, so as to provide for the concurrent jurisdiction of state courts and probate courts over misdemeanor traffic offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB734/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40540","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":588549,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Crimes and Offenses; justification and excuse; repeal statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to use of force","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to repeal the statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to the use of force and to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-14","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB280/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40498","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":588553,"bill_number":"SR742","title":"\"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day\"; recognize January 16, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 16, 2014, as \"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the Capitol\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR742/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40552","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":588556,"bill_number":"HB732","title":"State government; federal law which attempts to govern firearms manufactured within state shall be unenforceable; provide","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 jurisdiction of the state, so as to nullify certain federal laws; to provide that any federal law which attempts to govern firearms manufactured within this state shall be unenforceable; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB732/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40538","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":588560,"bill_number":"SR739","title":"Nation of Israel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION to commend the Nation of Israel for its cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and with the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR739/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40536","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":588564,"bill_number":"HR1053","title":"Andrew College; 160th anniversary; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Andrew College on its 160th anniversary and inviting the people of Andrew College to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1053/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40554","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":588567,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Commerce/Trade; protection from disclosure of social security number; revise exception for clerks of superior court and Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393.8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection from disclosure of an individual's social security number, so as to revise the exception for clerks of superior court and the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB285/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40551","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":588569,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"Coweta Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide for seventh judge","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 judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a seventh judge of the superior courts of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties that comprise the Coweta Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB742/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40548","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":588573,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"Georgia Student Religious Liberties Act of 2014; 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 enact the \"Georgia Student Religious Liberties Act of 2014\"; to provide for voluntary student expression of religious viewpoints in public schools; to provide that local school systems shall allow religious expression in classroom assignments; to provide that local school systems shall provide students with the freedom to organize religious groups and activities and to wear clothing that displays religious messages or symbols; to provide that local school systems shall provide a limited public forum for student speakers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB733/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40539","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":588576,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Education; provide no high school which receives funding under the \"Quality Basic Education Act\"; shall participate in/or sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association","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 certain programs and activities under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the \"Quality Basic Education Act\" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB288/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40557","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":588580,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; change the maximum percent by volume of wine; change definitions; authorize wineries to buy and use certain products","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 the maximum percent by volume of wine to that which is currently allowed under federal law; to change the definition of certain terms; to authorize wineries to buy and use certain products to manufacture particular types of wine; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB286/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40535","sponsor":"Jack Murphy"},
{"bill_id":588583,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"State Employees; require a high deductible health care plan with health savings account; offered as an option","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 state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require that a high deductible health care plan with a health savings account be offered as an option for persons covered under the state employees' health insurance plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Veto V1","last_action_date":"2014-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB281/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40534","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":588586,"bill_number":"HB740","title":"Game and fish; full-time military personnel on active duty and dependents be considered residents of state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses; provide","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 regarding game and fish, so as to provide that full-time military personnel on active duty and their dependents shall be considered residents of this state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB740/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40546","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":588588,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Education; authorize local boards of education to adopt policies allowing for an inspirational message by students at student assemblies","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 authorize local boards of education to adopt policies allowing for an inspirational message by students at student assemblies; to provide requirements; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB289/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40558","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":588592,"bill_number":"SR740","title":"Private First Class Melvin Johnson Memorial Bridge; Douglas County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Private First Class Melvin Johnson and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR740/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40533","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":588596,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"Water resources; issuance of sludge land application permits; revise certain requirements","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 revise certain requirements related to issuance of sludge land application permits; to require consistency with existing local zoning ordinances; to require that public hearings be held within jurisdiction of the governing authority where the proposed land application site is located; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB741/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40547","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":588598,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to enact the \"J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act\"; to repeal obsolete and outdated provisions; to repeal provisions which have been deemed unconstitutional; to update obsolete and outdated terminology; to repeal certain provisions relating to preclearance requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB731/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40537","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":588602,"bill_number":"HB736","title":"Courts; jurisdiction of probate courts with regard to certain misdemeanor offenses; expand","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction, power, and duties of the probate courts, so as to expand the jurisdiction of the probate courts with regard to certain misdemeanor offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB736/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40542","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":588605,"bill_number":"HR1054","title":"Victims in Atlanta's missing and murdered children case; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the victims in the Atlanta missing and murdered children case; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-14","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1054/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40555","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":588608,"bill_number":"HB735","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":"2014-01-14","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB735/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40541","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":588610,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"Alcoholic beverages; malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations and consumed by the producer and other individuals; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to malt beverages, so as to allow malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations and consumed by the producer and other individuals; to clarify certain provisions relating to the duties of a local governing authority desiring to allow home-brew special events to be conducted within its jurisdiction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB737/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40543","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":591331,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB746/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40562","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":591334,"bill_number":"HB745","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB745/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40561","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":591338,"bill_number":"HR1063","title":"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the Capitol; January 16, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 16, 2014, as \"Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the Capitol\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1063/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40586","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":591341,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; federal regulatory requirements; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of identifying and regulating motor vehicles, so as to provide for federal regulatory requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB753/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40575","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":591345,"bill_number":"HR1061","title":"Easter Seals; Champions for Children Initiative; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Easter Seals and its Champions for Children Initiative and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1061/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40584","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":591348,"bill_number":"HR1059","title":"Aaron, Tommy; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tommy Aaron and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1059/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40580","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":591352,"bill_number":"HR1056","title":"Kenneth Webster Stewart, III Memorial Intersection; City of Dawsonville; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Kenneth Webster Stewart, III and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1056/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40568","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":591355,"bill_number":"SR745","title":"Woodlawn Elementary School Archery Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Woodlawn Elementary School archery team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR745/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40572","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":591357,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Alzheimer's Disease Registry; establish within the Department of Public Health","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 establish within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry; to provide for the purpose of the registry; to provide for promulgation and criteria of rules; to provide for confidentiality of data; to provide for compliance with P. L. 104-191, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"Senate Agrees House Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB292/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40581","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":591360,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Dog Ownership; allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals","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 responsible dog ownership, so as to allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals; to provide for the hearing of contested cases by superior courts; to require dog owners to pay for reasonable confinement and housing expenses in certain cases; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB290/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40570","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":591364,"bill_number":"HR1057","title":"Ray C. Anderson Memorial Highway; Troup County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Ray C. Anderson and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1057/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40569","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":591367,"bill_number":"HR1066","title":"West, Mrs. Addie Joyce P.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Addie Joyce P. West; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1066/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40589","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":591371,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB748/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40564","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":591374,"bill_number":"HR1068","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, January 28, 2014, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1068/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40591","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":591378,"bill_number":"SR744","title":"Curry, Zollie Lucile Wilder; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Zollie Lucile Wilder Curry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR744/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40571","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":591381,"bill_number":"HB754","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 in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the \"Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act\"; to provide definitions; to require an evaluation of a blind or visually impaired child to determine such child's need for Braille instruction; to require Braille instruction in the individualized education program of a blind or visually impaired student; to provide requirements for textbook publishers relating to electronic materials; to provide license requirements relating to Braille for certain teachers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB754/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40576","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":591385,"bill_number":"SR748","title":"\"Community Health Centers Day\"; recognize January 17, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 17, 2014, as \"Community Health Centers Day\" at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR748/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40583","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":591388,"bill_number":"HR1060","title":"Niekro, Mr. Phil; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Phil Niekro and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1060/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40582","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":591392,"bill_number":"SR749","title":"General Daniel Stewart Chapter; National Society Daughters of the American Revolution; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the General Daniel Stewart Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution on the one hundredth anniversary of its establishment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR749/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40592","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":591396,"bill_number":"HR1064","title":"Finch, James Ralph Adams (Bud); condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Ralph Adams (Bud) Finch; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1064/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40587","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":591399,"bill_number":"SR746","title":"State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; express support","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR746/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40573","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":591403,"bill_number":"HR1065","title":"Jordan, Reverend Dr. Tom; 25 years of service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Dr. Tom Jordan for his 25 years of leadership and service to the congregation of the First Baptist Church in Epworth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1065/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40588","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":591405,"bill_number":"HB750","title":"Banking and finance; exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 7-1-1001 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from licensing requirements of mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders, so as to provide for an exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB750/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40566","sponsor":"Spencer Frye"},
{"bill_id":591409,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the \"General Appropriations Act,\" Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB743/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40559","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":591412,"bill_number":"HB747","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB747/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40563","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":591415,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"Crawford County; provide for appointment of county surveyor","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Crawford 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB752/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40574","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":591418,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to services for the aging, so as to create the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Board; to provide for membership, powers, and duties; to provide for an agency executive director; to provide for executive personnel; to provide for transfer of property, personnel, and funding from the Department of Human Services and the Division of Aging Services; to provide for further authorizations; to provide for receipt of funds and appropriations; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB291/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40577","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":591422,"bill_number":"SR747","title":"Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; encourage the repeal or amendment","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the repeal or amendment of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR747/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40578","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":591424,"bill_number":"HR1062","title":"Association County Commissioners of Georgia; centennial anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) on the occasion of its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1062/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40585","sponsor":"Lynne Riley"},
{"bill_id":591428,"bill_number":"HR1067","title":"Drenner, Pam; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Pam Drenner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1067/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40590","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":591430,"bill_number":"HR1058","title":"Marion County High School Literary Team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2012-2013 Marion County High School Literary Team in its state championship and inviting the team to be recognized at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1058/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40579","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":591432,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB744/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40560","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":591435,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"Alcoholic beverages; repeal and reserve Code Section 3-3-24.1","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 relative to the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to repeal and reserve Code Section 3-3-24.1, relating to a definition and penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-15","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB751/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40567","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":591439,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"Crimes and offenses; crime of cargo theft; provide","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 for the crime of cargo theft; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to provide for the crime of unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel; to amend Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation generally, so as to provide the GBI with jurisdiction with regard to cargo theft; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB749/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40565","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":593274,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"Ad Valorem Tax; revise a definition; provide certain information to be given to taxpayers upon request","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise a definition; to provide for certain information to be given to taxpayers upon request; to provide for limitations on such information and the manner of its use; to provide for limitations on the use of certain evidence in hearings before the board of equalization, hearing officers, and the superior court; to provide for enforcement and penalties; to provide for interviews with the board of tax assessors; to provide for the recording of such interviews and for the recording of hearings before the board of equalization or a hearing officer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB293/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40595","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":593282,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"Bartow County; Superior Court; change terms of court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of court, so as to change the terms of court for the Superior Court of Bartow County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB758/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40604","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":593289,"bill_number":"HR1069","title":"Community Health Centers Day; January 17, 2014; recognize and invite leadership to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 17, 2014, as \"Community Health Centers Day\" and inviting 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":"2014-01-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1069/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40611","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":593297,"bill_number":"SR750","title":"Appropriation; so as to provide for an education appropriations Act -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for an education appropriations Act; to provide that neither house of the General Assembly shall pass any general appropriations Act until both houses have enacted and the Governor has approved an education appropriations Act; 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":"2014-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR750/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40597","sponsor":"Jason Carter"},
{"bill_id":593305,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"Ad valorem tax; revised definition of forest land fair market value; provisions","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 provide for a revised definition of forest land fair market value; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations for ad valorem property tax litigation in superior court; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations on the approval of tax digests when assessments are in arbitration or on appeal; to provide for the valuation of property which is under appeal as to its assessed value; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations regarding refunds of taxes and license fees by counties and municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB755/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40601","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":593311,"bill_number":"HR1072","title":"Bowen, Theda Reddish; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Theda Reddish Bowen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1072/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40614","sponsor":"Jeff Chapman"},
{"bill_id":593319,"bill_number":"HB762","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; procedure for passing sanitation vehicles; provide","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 provide for procedure for passing sanitation vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB762/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40608","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":593327,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"Income tax; use of previous decennial census to determine eligibility for tax credit in certain areas; allow","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 from state income taxation, so as to allow the use of a previous decennial census to determine eligibility for an income tax credit in certain areas; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB767/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40610","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":593334,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"General Assembly; committees have ability to subpoena department and division heads to testify and produce documents for examination; 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 that committees of the General Assembly shall have the ability to subpoena department and division heads to testify before such committees and to produce documents for examination by the committees; to provide for procedures for the issuance of such subpoenas; to provide for the enforcement of such subpoenas; to provide that committees may administer an oath to such witnesses who appear before such committees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB760/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40606","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":593342,"bill_number":"HR1071","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Theta Nu Lambda Chapter; 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Theta Nu Lambda Chapter, on its fiftieth anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1071/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40613","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":593349,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"Education tax credit; increase aggregate amount of credits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the qualified education tax credit, so as to increase the aggregate amount of tax credits; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB759/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40605","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":593356,"bill_number":"HR1074","title":"Johnson, Bonita; honor; Enchanted Closet Day at the capitol; 1/16/14; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Bonita Johnson and the Enchanted Closet, and recognizing January 16, 2014, as Enchanted Closet Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1074/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40616","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":593365,"bill_number":"SR751","title":"Wallace, Homer Lee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Homer Lee Wallace; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR751/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40593","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":593372,"bill_number":"HB757","title":"Ad valorem tax; use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute breach of conservation use covenants; 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 use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute a breach of conservation use covenants; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Third Read Lost","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB757/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40603","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":593380,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"Excise tax; rental motor vehicles; add public transit to authorized purposes for proceeds of tax","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 motor vehicles, so as to add public transit to the authorized purposes for the proceeds of such tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB765/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40599","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":593387,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan; certain employees make contributions at rate of 5 percent unless otherwise specified; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan, so as to provide that certain employees shall make employee contributions to such plan at the rate of 5 percent unless otherwise specified; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB764/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40598","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":593393,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"Sales and use tax; mixer trucks to list of machinery or equipment used in manufacture of personal property; add","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exemption of machinery and energy used in manufacturing from state sales and use taxes, so as to add mixer trucks to the list of machinery or equipment used in the manufacture of personal property; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-16","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB756/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40602","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":593401,"bill_number":"HR1073","title":"Central Baptist Church; Reverend Michael Stevenson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Central Baptist Church and its Reverend Michael Stevenson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-16","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1073/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40615","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":593409,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"Work Based Learning 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 work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide requirements for local coordinators; 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":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB766/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40600","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":593416,"bill_number":"HB761","title":"Public Retirement Systems Standards Law; definition of annual required contribution; change references","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law, so as to change references to certain Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements relative to the definition of annual required contribution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB761/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40607","sponsor":"Lynne Riley"},
{"bill_id":593423,"bill_number":"HR1070","title":"Hughley, Noelle; Miss Georgia Teen USA 2014; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Noelle Hughley on being crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA 2014 and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-16","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1070/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40612","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":593431,"bill_number":"HB763","title":"Georgia Military College; legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond second year level; revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding, donations, property, and scholarships with respect to the Georgia Military College, so as to revise legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond the second year level; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB763/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40609","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":593438,"bill_number":"SR752","title":"RefrigiWear, Inc.; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating RefrigiWear, Inc., on 60 years of successful business; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR752/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40617","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":593446,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Electrical Contractor Class II; provide that a person licensed may perform low-voltage contracting without obtaining a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors, so as to provide that a person licensed as an Electrical Contractor Class II may perform low-voltage contracting without obtaining a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-A, LV-G, LV-U, or LV-T license; to change certain provisions related to the powers and duties of the Division of Electrical Contractors; to change certain provisions related to the duties of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB294/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40594","sponsor":"Jack Murphy"},
{"bill_id":593453,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Public Assistance; provide for the authorization of appropriations; obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments; Medicaid","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 the authorization of appropriations for the purposes of obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments to providers of Medicaid expansion under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; to provide for certain restrictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-16","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB295/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40596","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":597466,"bill_number":"HB774","title":"Highways, bridges and ferries; require annual submission of State-wide Strategic Transportation progress report; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to require the annual submission of a State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan progress report; to provide for an increase to limitations of counties and municipalities for negotiating contracts involving public roads; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to remove the requirement of maintaining certain records by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for additional meanings for certain traffic signals; to provide for an exception to the requirement to stop a vehicle when approaching an inoperative traffic signal; to provide for an increase to maximum lawful speed limits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB774/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40624","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":597473,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"Watercraft; suspension of privileges to operate a vessel for violations of vessel laws of this state and other states; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 provide for suspension of privileges to operate a vessel upon the waters of this state for violations of vessel laws of this state and other states; to provide for penalties; to provide for the enactment of the Interstate Boating Violator Compact; to provide for reciprocal recognition of suspension of privileges; to provide for procedures for compact administration; to provide for entry into and withdrawal from such compact; to provide for amendments to such compact; to provide for construction and severability of such compact; to provide for a short title of such compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB777/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40629","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":597482,"bill_number":"HB775","title":"Highways, bridges and ferries; creation of transit authority within metropolitan areas; repeal population provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-9-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the transit authority by special legislation and the authority's attributes and powers, so as to repeal a population provision relative to creation of a transit authority within metropolitan areas; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB775/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40626","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":597490,"bill_number":"HR1080","title":"Wallace, Homer Lee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Homer Lee Wallace; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1080/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40641","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":597499,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Elections; campaign contributions; filing of notices of intention to accept campaign contributions by county/municipal candidates","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 for the filing of notices of intention to accept campaign contributions by county and municipal candidates; to provide that certain candidates may file notice of intent not to accept more than $2,500.00 or expend more than $2,500.00 in the election and be relieved of filing campaign finance disclosure reports; to provide that the acceptance or expenditure of more than those amounts will require the filing of certain reports; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB297/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40625","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":597508,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"License Plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit; notary public not available","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-74.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities, so as to provide for the submission of a doctor's prescription with an application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit when a notary public is not available; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB298/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40633","sponsor":"Jack Murphy"},
{"bill_id":597517,"bill_number":"HB768","title":"Cherokee Judicial Circuit; Superior Court; change supplement paid to each judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, approved March 22, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 182), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4631), so as to change the supplement to be paid to each judge of such circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB768/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40618","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":597526,"bill_number":"HB773","title":"Crimes and offenses; discharging a 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":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB773/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40623","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":597534,"bill_number":"HR1084","title":"Cummins, Max; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Max Cummins on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1084/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40645","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":597544,"bill_number":"HR1075","title":"Smith-Barnes Elementary School; not be closed or renamed; suggest","description":"A RESOLUTION suggesting that Smith-Barnes Elementary School not be closed or renamed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1075/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40628","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":597552,"bill_number":"SR755","title":"Henry County Board of Education; urged to preserve the historical nature of Smith-Barnes Elementary School","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the Henry County Board of Education to preserve the historical nature of Smith-Barnes Elementary School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR755/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40636","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":597561,"bill_number":"HR1085","title":"Danielsson, Nils Eric; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nils Eric Danielsson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1085/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40646","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":597569,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"Public assistance; drug testing for applicants for food stamps; require","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 drug testing for applicants for food stamps; to provide requirements; to provide that any person who fails such drug test shall be ineligible to receive food stamps; to provide for reapplication; to provide for children's food stamps; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB772/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40622","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":597578,"bill_number":"HR1081","title":"Robinson, Melvin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Melvin Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1081/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40642","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":597588,"bill_number":"HR1078","title":"Milam, Sam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Sam Milam; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1078/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40639","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":597596,"bill_number":"SR756","title":"Senate Prescription of Medicinal Marijuana for Serious Medical Conditions Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Prescription of Medicinal Marijuana for Serious Medical Conditions Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR756/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40648","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":597605,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Natural Resources; provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promulgation of minimum standards and procedures for protection of natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state, so as to provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-23","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB299/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40634","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":597613,"bill_number":"SR754","title":"Technical College System of Georgia's Organizations and Student Leaders; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Technical College System of Georgia's organizations and student leaders for outstanding success; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR754/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40635","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":597623,"bill_number":"HB770","title":"Crimes and offenses; crime of home invasion; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to damage to and intrusion upon property, so as to create the crime of home invasion; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB770/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40620","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":597632,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"Civil practice; statute of limitations for actions for childhood sexual abuse; extend","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations of actions, so as to extend the statute of limitations for actions for childhood sexual abuse; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB771/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40621","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":597640,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"Courts; information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15, Code Sections 21-2-231, 31-2A-4, 35-3-33, and 40-5-2, and Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, lists of persons convicted of felonies, persons identified as noncitizens, persons declared mentally incompetent, and deceased persons, the Department of Public Health's obligation to safeguard and promote the health of people of this state, the powers and duties of the Georgia Crime Information Center, keeping of records or applications for driver's licenses and information on licenses and furnishing such information, and penal institutions, respectively, so as to clarify information to be provided in order to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; to change provisions relating to the eligibility of persons to serve on a jury; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB776/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40627","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":597649,"bill_number":"SR753","title":"Armstrong Day; recognize January 22, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 22, 2014, as Armstrong Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR753/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40632","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":597656,"bill_number":"HR1086","title":"McManus, Mr. James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James McManus, Chattahoochee County Education Center and Chattahoochee County School District's 2013 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1086/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40647","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":597666,"bill_number":"HR1076","title":"Creekside High School Seminoles; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Seminoles of Creekside High School, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1076/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40637","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":597674,"bill_number":"HR1079","title":"Downing, Krista; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Krista Downing, Chattahoochee County's 2013 Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1079/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40640","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":597683,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"Schley 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 Schley County, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2955), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3822), so as to change the description of education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Veto V5","last_action_date":"2014-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB769/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40619","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":597692,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"State Park Authority; revise the powers and responsibilities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll Island—State Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-14","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB296/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40631","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":597701,"bill_number":"HR1082","title":"Wilder, Mrs. Renae; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Renae Wilder; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1082/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40643","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":597710,"bill_number":"HB778","title":"Food service establishments; certain nonprofit charitable entities from regulation; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-370 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to food service establishments, so as to exempt certain nonprofit, charitable entities from regulation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB778/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40630","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":597718,"bill_number":"HR1083","title":"Adairsville JROTC Female Raider Team; 2013 Raider National Champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Adairsville JROTC Female Raider Team as the 2013 Raider National Champions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1083/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40644","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":597727,"bill_number":"HR1077","title":"Mikul, Reid; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reid Mikul; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1077/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40638","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":600069,"bill_number":"HR1100","title":"Youth violence; public health epidemic and supporting statewide trauma-informed education; declare","description":"A RESOLUTION declaring youth violence as a public health epidemic and supporting statewide trauma-informed education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1100/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40684","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":600071,"bill_number":"HB781","title":"General Assembly; certain state house 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), as amended, 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB781/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40656","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":600074,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"Game and fish; provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; update","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 and Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish and to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, respectively, so as to update provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; to revise provisions relating to the implied consent warning for hunting under the influence cases; 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":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB783/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40658","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":600077,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"Game and fish; Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; add","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 add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB786/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40661","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":600080,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Health Care Facilities; county/hospital authorities revise provisions; \"Senior Citizens Services Authorities Act\"; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of health care facilities, so as to revise provisions relative to county and municipal hospital authorities; to enact the \"Senior Citizens Services Authorities Act\"; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of authorities by counties and municipal corporations; to amend Code Section 36-80-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to relief from or composition of debts under federal statute prohibited, so as to authorize hospital authorities to seek relief from debts under federal law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB302/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40651","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":600083,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Distilled Spirits; provide that election superintendent shall call or hold referendum; filing of resolution; desiring to permit/prohibit within jurisdiction","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 provide that an election superintendent shall call and hold a referendum election upon the filing of a resolution or ordinance by the governing authority of a municipality or county desiring to permit or prohibit the manufacture, distribution, and package sale of distilled spirits within its jurisdiction; to change certain provisions relating to the procedures for calling and conducting the referendum election and nullification thereof; to change the form of ballots for the referendum 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":"2014-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB303/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40670","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":600087,"bill_number":"HB782","title":"Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disasters Act of 2014; enact","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 grant immunity to certain tax liabilities for businesses and employees entering Georgia to repair damage due to a disaster or emergency; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB782/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40657","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":600090,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"Self-employment Program Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employment security, so as to provide that the Commissioner of Labor may establish a self-employment assistance program; to change certain provisions relating to withdrawals from the Unemployment Trust Fund for expenditures under the \"Employment Security Law\"; to change certain provisions relating to benefits to be paid pursuant to rules and regulations prescribed by the Commissioner; to change certain provisions relating to the procedure for judicial review of final decisions of the Board of Review of the Department of Labor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB785/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40660","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":600093,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Public School Facilities; disallow prohibitions on wood construction in public schools if in compliance with state minimum standard codes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-261 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum facility requirements for public school facilities, so as to disallow prohibitions on wood construction in public schools if in compliance with state minimum standard codes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB301/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40650","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":600096,"bill_number":"HR1093","title":"Bridges, Daniel B.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Daniel B. Bridges; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1093/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40672","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":600099,"bill_number":"HR1089","title":"Georgia Key Club; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Key Club, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1089/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40667","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":600102,"bill_number":"SR760","title":"Suicide Prevention Action Network of Georgia, Inc. (SPAN-GA); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Suicide Prevention Action Network of Georgia, Inc. (SPAN-GA); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR760/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40680","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":600106,"bill_number":"HB779","title":"Licenses; certain military personnel and military veterans issued weapons carry license without payment of fees; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses to carry weapons, temporary renewal permits, and mandamus, so as to allow certain military personnel and military veterans to be issued a weapons carry license without the payment of fees; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB779/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40654","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":600109,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"Education; family day-care homes; revise requirements","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 requirements for family day-care homes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB789/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40664","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":600112,"bill_number":"HR1101","title":"Elderly and others; protection from predatory short-term loans; advocate","description":"A RESOLUTION advocating for the protection of the elderly, active duty military personnel, veterans, and persons with cognitive disabilities with limited financial understanding from predatory short-term loans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1101/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40685","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":600115,"bill_number":"SR759","title":"Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities; its member organizations and staff; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the organizations and their staff members of Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities and celebrating their day at the Capitol on January 16, 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR759/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40679","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":600118,"bill_number":"HR1094","title":"Cochran, Regina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Regina Cochran, Chattahoochee County's 2013 High School Teacher of the Year; for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1094/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40673","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":600121,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"Ad valorem tax; property owned by University System of Georgia operated by third party; provide exemption","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 provide for an ad valorem tax exemption for property owned by the University System of Georgia that is operated by a third party; to provide that such arrangements shall not constitute special franchises; to provide for a state-wide referendum; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB788/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40663","sponsor":"Lynne Riley"},
{"bill_id":600124,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"Alcoholic beverages; limited retail sale of distilled spirits manufactured by a craft distiller in a designated area on the premises of such distiller; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tastings, so as to authorize limited retail sales of distilled spirits manufactured by a craft distiller in a designated area on the premises of such distiller; to define certain terms; to provide for the issuance of licenses for such retail sales; to require that the craft distiller purchase the distilled spirits to be sold at retail from a licensed wholesaler; to specify the price and quantity of distilled spirits that may be sold at retail by a craft distiller; to provide for the conditions under which such retail sales may be conducted; to provide for the collection of sales tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB787/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40662","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":600128,"bill_number":"HR1095","title":"Talley, Mamie Ethel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mamie Ethel Talley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1095/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40674","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":600131,"bill_number":"HR1090","title":"Armstrong Day at the state capitol; January 22, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 22, 2014, as Armstrong Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1090/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40668","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":600134,"bill_number":"SR758","title":"Marshall, Deborah Bailey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deborah Bailey Marshall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR758/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40653","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":600139,"bill_number":"HR1098","title":"Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the state capitol; January 29, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2014, as Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1098/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40677","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":600142,"bill_number":"HR1104","title":"Credit scores; use for employment and insurance; discourage","description":"A RESOLUTION discouraging the use of credit scores for employment and insurance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1104/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40688","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":600145,"bill_number":"SR761","title":"MTI Baths; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring MTI Baths on their 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR761/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40681","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":600149,"bill_number":"HR1088","title":"Judge Arthur M. Kaplan Memorial Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Judge Arthur M. Kaplan and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1088/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40666","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":600152,"bill_number":"HR1103","title":"Individual rights; social media privacy protection; promote","description":"A RESOLUTION promoting individual rights through social media privacy protection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1103/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40687","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":600155,"bill_number":"SR762","title":"Mandela, Nelson; honoring; MADIBA Day; recognize December 15, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Nelson Mandela and recognizing December 15, 2014, as MADIBA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR762/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40692","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":600157,"bill_number":"HR1102","title":"\"Ban the Box\" initiatives; facilitate re-entry into workforce; support","description":"A RESOLUTION supporting \"Ban the Box\" initiatives to facilitate re-entry into the workforce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1102/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40686","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":600160,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"Civil practice; four-year statute of limitations for actions involving removal of timber from the property of another; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to provide for a four-year statute of limitations for actions involving the removal of timber from the property of another; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Forestry Commission; to amend Code Section 12-6-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to real estate boundary determinations, so as to repeal provisions relating to processioning; to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB790/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40682","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":600163,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"Game and fish; African pygmy hedgehog from wild animal license and permit requirements if certain conditions are met; exempt","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-5-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wild animals for which a license or permit is required, so as to exempt the African pygmy hedgehog from wild animal license and permit requirements if certain conditions are met; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB780/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40655","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":600166,"bill_number":"HR1091","title":"Wilson, Dr. Lynn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Dr. Lynn Wilson for her work in the area of climate change; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1091/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40669","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":600170,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Education; revise the definition of 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 HOPE scholarships and grants definitions, so as to revise the definition of Zell Miller Scholar; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB300/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40649","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":600173,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"Alcoholic beverages; local authorization and regulation of sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB784/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40659","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":600176,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"Taxation; redrawing census tracts shall not disqualify a designated military zone as a less developed area; 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 tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to provide that the redrawing of census tracts shall not disqualify a designated military zone from its designation as a less developed area; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB791/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40683","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":600179,"bill_number":"SR757","title":"Georgia STEM Day; recognize May 9, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and recognizing May 9, 2014, as Georgia STEM Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR757/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40652","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":600181,"bill_number":"HR1099","title":"McGlaun, Dequindre; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dequindre McGlaun for his service in the U.S. Army Air Corps; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1099/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40678","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":600184,"bill_number":"HR1097","title":"Stewart Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Stewart Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1097/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40676","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":600188,"bill_number":"HR1087","title":"General Assembly; dedication of revenues derived from fees or other assessments to public purpose for which such fees were imposed; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the dedication of revenues derived from fees or other assessments to the public purpose for which such fees or other assessments were imposed; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1087/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40665","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":600191,"bill_number":"HR1096","title":"Horne, Ms. Mildred; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Mildred Horne; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1096/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40675","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":600194,"bill_number":"SR763","title":"Veterinary Medicine Day; recognize February 4, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2014, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR763/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40693","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":600197,"bill_number":"HR1106","title":"Food deserts; elimination; advocate","description":"A RESOLUTION advocating for the elimination of food deserts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1106/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40690","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":600200,"bill_number":"HR1092","title":"Plummer, Elder Robert; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elder Robert Plummer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1092/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40671","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":600203,"bill_number":"HR1105","title":"Hiring and employment; reduction of credit-based barriers; seek","description":"A RESOLUTION seeking the reduction of credit-based barriers in hiring and employment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1105/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40689","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":600206,"bill_number":"HR1107","title":"Electronic payments; use by government for payments to citizens; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the use of electronic payments by the government for payments to citizens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1107/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40691","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":602007,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"Employment; unlawful for employer to include on application a question inquiring whether applicant has been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime; 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 any employer to include on an application for employment a question inquiring whether the applicant has ever been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any crime; to provide for exceptions; to provide that such information may be sought during the first personal interview with the candidate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB813/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40730","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":602008,"bill_number":"HR1111","title":"Marcus Byrd Memorial Bridge; Dawson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Marcus Byrd and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1111/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40736","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":602009,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"Fire department; firefighters may carry firearms while on duty with permission of their department; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding local fire departments generally, so as to provide that, with the permission of their department, firefighters may carry firearms while on duty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB807/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40724","sponsor":"Kevin Cooke"},
{"bill_id":602012,"bill_number":"HB799","title":"Controlled substances; possession of substances containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine and restrictions on sales of products containing pseudoephedrine; 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":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB799/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40716","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":602013,"bill_number":"HB811","title":"School buses; local boards of education to place advertisements on buses; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 22 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of state and local school officials with respect to school buses, so as to authorize local boards of education to place advertisements on school buses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB811/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40728","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":602014,"bill_number":"HB819","title":"Revenue and taxation; tax executions; modify 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 modify certain provisions relating to tax executions; to require due diligence in notifying taxpayers that taxes have not been paid and that an execution shall be issued; to provide a definition; to change the timing of the sale of tax executions; to repeal the fee collected for issuing tax executions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB819/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40752","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":602016,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"Chelsea's Law; 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 provide a short title; to include the offense of aggressive driving as one of the predicate offenses for the crime of serious injury by vehicle; to provide that persons convicted of aggressive driving may be required to complete anger management classes; to provide for suspension of driving privileges in certain circumstances; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB798/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40715","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":602018,"bill_number":"HB793","title":"Fiscal Accountability Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Chapter 87 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to participation in federal programs, so as to provide that no local authority or local government shall accept federal funds in any form or for any purpose unless the acceptance of such federal funds has been approved by an Act of the General Assembly; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to provide that no state entity of state government shall accept federal funds in any form or for any purpose unless the acceptance of such federal funds has been approved by an Act of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB793/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40710","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":602021,"bill_number":"SR766","title":"People Making Progress; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing People Making Progress for their faithful and dedicated volunteer service to the greater Atlanta community through their work with Assistance League of Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR766/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40697","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":602022,"bill_number":"HR1122","title":"Robertson, Nathaniel Carter; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nathaniel Carter Robertson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1122/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40747","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":602024,"bill_number":"SR765","title":"Children's Day; recognize January 23, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2014, as Children's Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR765/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40696","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":602026,"bill_number":"HR1117","title":"Gopfert, Alexis Nicole; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Alexis Nicole Gopfert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1117/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40742","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":602028,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"Commerce and trade; bad faith assertions of patent infringement; prohibit","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 prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement; to provide for definitions; to provide for factors for determining whether a bad faith assertion of patent infringement has been made; to require the posting of a bond when a bad faith claim of patent infringement has been made; to provide for enforcement; to provide for damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB809/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40726","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":602031,"bill_number":"SR773","title":"Carson, Conservation Sergeant Mark; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conservation Sergeant Mark Carson with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division for dedicated service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR773/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40708","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":602033,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"Criminal procedure; extended time frames for victims of certain sexual offenses to request victim compensation; provide","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 provide for extended time frames for victims of certain sexual offenses to request victim compensation; to clarify terminology used for persons seeking victim compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB797/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40714","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":602036,"bill_number":"HR1115","title":"Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2014, as Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day at the state capitol and commending the tourism industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1115/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40740","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":602037,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"Revised Georgia Law on Notarial Acts of 2014; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees, so as to repeal Chapter 17, relating to notaries public, and enact the \"Revised Georgia Law on Notarial Acts of 2014\"; 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 revise cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB815/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40732","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":602038,"bill_number":"HB816","title":"Sales and use tax; change a certain definition","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to change a certain definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB816/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40733","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":602040,"bill_number":"SR767","title":"Ola High School Softball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Ola High School softball team on winning the 2013 AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR767/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40702","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":602043,"bill_number":"HB795","title":"Statesboro, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Statesboro 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB795/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40712","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":602045,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"Bail bond business; persons engaged in business to become an elected official for certain local offices; allow","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-11-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to engaging in the bail bond business, so as to allow persons engaged in the bail bond business to become an elected official for certain local offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB805/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40722","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":602046,"bill_number":"HR1121","title":"Eaton, David Brent, II; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Brent Eaton II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1121/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40746","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":602048,"bill_number":"HR1108","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1108/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40698","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":602049,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Town of Thunderbolt; provide for homestead exemption; municipal purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Town of Thunderbolt ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that town 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB307/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40701","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":602051,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"Trial proceedings; testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; repeal provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial proceedings, so as to repeal provisions relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; to provide for the testimony of individuals under 18 years of age outside the physical presence of an accused in criminal proceedings under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB804/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40721","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":602053,"bill_number":"HR1113","title":"Mangum, Janis G.; elected Sheriff of Jackson County; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Janis G. Mangum on her election to the office of Sheriff of Jackson County, Georgia, and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1113/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40738","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":602054,"bill_number":"HR1114","title":"Cartersville High School baseball team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Cartersville High School baseball team on its accomplishments and inviting the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1114/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40739","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":602057,"bill_number":"HR1120","title":"Adams, Andrew; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew Adams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1120/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40745","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":602059,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"Residential care facilities; alternative method of establishing interest rates for bonds, notes, and other obligations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-116 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions contained in obligations and security for obligations of residential care facilities for the elderly authorities, procedures for issuance of bonds and bond anticipation notes, interest rates, and limitations and conditions, so as to provide an alternative method of establishing the interest rates for bonds, notes, and other obligations of residential care facilities for the elderly authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB818/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40751","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":602062,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"County sales and use tax; comprehensive revision 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 provide for the comprehensive revision of the sales and use tax for educational purposes; to establish special districts; 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 conform a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB802/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40719","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":602065,"bill_number":"SR775","title":"National Guard Day; recognize January 27, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2014, as National Guard Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR775/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40749","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":602066,"bill_number":"SR769","title":"Lupus Awareness Day; recognize February 18, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 18, 2014, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR769/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40704","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":602069,"bill_number":"SR764","title":"American Red Cross of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the American Red Cross of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR764/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40695","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":602070,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"Mitchell County; board of elections and registration; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Mitchell County and to provide for its powers and duties; to define certain terms; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, and terms of its members; to provide for the resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to relieve a certain board 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 an elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB792/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40709","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":602071,"bill_number":"HB800","title":"Lanier County; probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Lanier County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB800/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40717","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":602072,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Fire Protection and Safety; written notification prior to the denial of a permit; buildings/structures required to meet the state minimum fire safety standards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to provide that written notification and an opportunity to remedy be given prior to the denial of a permit or request for a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion or the issuance of a stop-work order with regard to buildings or structures required to meet the state minimum fire safety standards; to provide for definitions; to provide for an exception; 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":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB305/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40699","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":602073,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"Law enforcement agencies; develop policies addressing how peace officers shall negotiate their encounters with domesticated pet animals; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require law enforcement agencies to develop policies addressing how peace officers shall negotiate their encounters with domesticated pet animals; to provide for training requirements for peace officers in behavioral characteristics of domesticated pet animals; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB803/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40720","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":602074,"bill_number":"HR1109","title":"Sales and use tax; used for educational programs and materials in public schools upon approval of voters; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the sales and use tax for educational purposes that may be imposed by any school system can be used in part for educational programs and materials in public schools upon approval of voters; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1109/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40734","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":602076,"bill_number":"SR774","title":"Crawley, Conservation Corporal Michael; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conservation Corporal Michael Crawley for dedicated service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR774/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40748","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":602078,"bill_number":"HB801","title":"Industrial loans; regulation of consumer lawsuit lending and lenders; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to industrial loans, so as to provide for the regulation of consumer lawsuit lending and lenders; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations regarding consumer lawsuit lending transactions including limitations on finance charges; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to depositions and discovery, so as to provide for the service and filing of certain documents regarding consumer lawsuit lending; 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":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB801/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40718","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":602081,"bill_number":"HB812","title":"Elementary and secondary education; bullying; revise provisions","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 revise provisions relating to bullying; to provide for legislative findings; to require annual reporting of bullying incidents; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for local boards of education, state charter schools, and private schools; to provide for requirements for the Department of Education; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB812/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40729","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":602083,"bill_number":"HB796","title":"State government; documents of private contractors and subcontractors related to work on a public building project; include","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain documents that are not subject to public disclosure, so as to include the documents of private contractors and subcontractors related to work on a public building project; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB796/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40713","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":602085,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Continuing Care Providers and Facilities; provide for continuing care at home; define certain terms","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, so as to provide for continuing care at home; to define certain terms; to provide that a provider with a certificate of authority and the written approval of the commissioner may offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care at home and continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit; to provide for notices of disclosure statements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB304/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40694","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":602088,"bill_number":"HR1116","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":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1116/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40741","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":602089,"bill_number":"SR771","title":"Brady, Conservation Ranger First Class David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conservation Ranger First Class David Brady with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division for dedicated service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR771/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40706","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":602091,"bill_number":"HB810","title":"HOPE; home study students regarding scores on standardized college admission test; 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 regarding scores on a standardized college admission test; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB810/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40727","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":602093,"bill_number":"SR770","title":"Hodge, Conservation Sergeant Christopher; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conservation Sergeant Christopher Hodge with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division for his dedicated service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR770/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40705","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":602094,"bill_number":"SR768","title":"Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize January 28, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, January 28, 2014, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR768/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40703","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":602095,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Water Well Standards; permanently extend the moratorium on well or borehole construction","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water well standards, so as to permanently extend the moratorium on well or borehole construction for the injection of ground water into certain aquifers; to permanently extend the moratorium on acceptance of bonds or letters of credit by the director for certain aquifer injection operations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB306/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40700","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":602098,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"Development authority; alternative method of establishing interest rates for bonds, notes, and other obligations; 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 a development 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 an alternative method of establishing the interest rates for bonds, notes, and other obligations of development authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB817/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40750","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":602100,"bill_number":"HB794","title":"Compact for a Balanced Budget; adopt","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 adopt the Compact for a Balanced Budget and promote the proposal and ratification of a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution; to provide for powers, duties, and procedures relative to the Compact; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-12","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB794/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40711","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":602101,"bill_number":"HR1110","title":"Special Agent Lt. Benjamin Louis Sentell Memorial Highway; City of Waynesboro; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Special Agent Lt. Benjamin Louis Sentell and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1110/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40735","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":602104,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"Cherokee County; board of commissioners; candidate reside in district in which they seek election for at least 12 months immediately preceding election; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Cherokee County, approved August 9, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 177), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4295), so as to provide that candidates for the board of commissioners shall have resided within the respective district from which they seek election for a period of at least 12 months immediately preceding their election; to provide for related matters; to provide contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Act 370","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB808/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40725","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":602107,"bill_number":"HB806","title":"Riddleville, Town of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Riddleville; 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, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and a mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB806/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40723","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":602108,"bill_number":"HR1112","title":"Robert Toombs Christian Academy varsity football team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders varsity football team as the 2013 GISA Class A State Champions and inviting the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1112/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40737","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":602110,"bill_number":"HR1118","title":"Hodge, Conservation Sergeant Christopher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conservation Sergeant Christopher Hodge with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division for his dedicated service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1118/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40743","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":602112,"bill_number":"HR1119","title":"Finney, Travis Aaron; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Travis Aaron Finney; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-22","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1119/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40744","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":602114,"bill_number":"SR772","title":"Hudson, Susan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan Hudson for her efforts with the Lighthouse Homeschool Co-Op; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR772/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40707","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":602115,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"St. Marys, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of St. Marys 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":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB814/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40731","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":604126,"bill_number":"SR786","title":"Wood, June R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending June R. Wood on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR786/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40804","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":604130,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"Urban Redevelopment Law; include blighted areas","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Urban Redevelopment Law\", so as to include blighted areas; to modernize terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB833/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40788","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":604134,"bill_number":"SR780","title":"Sheridan, Roger; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roger Sheridan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR780/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40774","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":604138,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Ethics; require persons and corporations receiving compensation from government contracts to disclose contributions; file disclosure reports","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 require persons and corporations receiving compensation from government contracts to disclose contributions to any entity required to file disclosure reports; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB310/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40757","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":604142,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machines; increase number of Class B machines operated at same location","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide coin operated amusement machines, so as to increase the number of Class B machines that can be operated at the same location; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB317/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40770","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":604146,"bill_number":"SR782","title":"Joint Study Committee on the Design of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Design of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR782/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40777","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":604148,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"Controlled substances; Schedules I, III, and IV; change certain 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 Schedules I, III, and IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of \"dangerous drug\"; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB835/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40790","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":604152,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Public School Disciplinary Tribunals; student may elect to have a disciplinary hearing before nonschool officials","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school disciplinary tribunals, so as to provide that a student may elect to have a disciplinary hearing before nonschool officials; to provide for training and confidentiality; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for procedures; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB321/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40794","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":604156,"bill_number":"HR1129","title":"Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA: commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1129/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40800","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":604160,"bill_number":"HR1128","title":"Turman, De'Antre; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of De'Antre Turman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1128/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40799","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":604164,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Confidential Taxpayer Information; allow the state revenue commissioner to provide legislative study committee members with such information","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-2-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidential taxpayer information, so as to allow the state revenue commissioner to provide members of a legislative study committee with such information; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB309/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40756","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":604168,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Minimum Wage; provide for substantive and comprehensive reform of provisions regarding the minimum wage law","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 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 provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB314/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40762","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":604172,"bill_number":"SR781","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences Day; recognize February 19, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of Family and Consumer Sciences education and February 19, 2014, as Family and Consumer Sciences Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR781/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40775","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":604176,"bill_number":"HR1126","title":"Men and Women in Radio Annual Award Show Ceremony; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Men and Women in Radio Annual Award Show Ceremony; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1126/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40797","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":604180,"bill_number":"SR783","title":"Ad Valorem Taxes; prohibit the levy of state ad valorem taxes -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit the levy of state ad valorem taxes; to provide for applicability; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR783/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40779","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":604184,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Elections; provide automatic voter registration in certain circumstances","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 automatic voter registration in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB315/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40769","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":604188,"bill_number":"HR1123","title":"Green, Ms. Susan \"Subie\"; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Susan \"Subie\" Green and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1123/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40793","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":604192,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"Education; raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17 1/2; adult literacy; 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 from 16 to 17 1/2; 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":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB319/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40780","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":604196,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Low-Income Tax Credits; allow an individual with no taxable income to claim a tax credit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7A-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to claiming and allowing low-income tax credits, so as to allow an individual with no taxable income to claim a 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":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB313/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40760","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":604200,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Whistleblower Hotline Commission; provide; definitions; methods for the anonymous reporting of complaints and information of fraud","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees, so as to provide for a whistleblower hotline commission;to provide methods for the anonymous reporting of complaints and information of fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds by public officers or employees; to provide for the investigation of complaints and information of fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds by public officers or employees; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the O.C.G.A., relating to when public disclosure is not required, so as to provide for nondisclosure of records for a whistleblower hotline commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB316/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40761","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":604204,"bill_number":"HB822","title":"Suwanee, 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 Suwanee, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3729), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB822/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40765","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":604208,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"Certified process servers; change sunset and legislative review provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-4.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certified process servers, so as to change the sunset and legislative review provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB829/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40784","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":604212,"bill_number":"HB821","title":"Ad valorem tax; operation of skeet shooting range not constitute another type of business for qualification as conservation property for current use assessment; 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 bona fide conservation use property, so as to provide that operation of a skeet shooting range shall not constitute another type of business for qualification as conservation use property for current use assessment; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB821/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40764","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":604216,"bill_number":"SR778","title":"Buechel, Service Officer Ken and Melody Unger; American Legion Post 29; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending American Legion Post 29, service officer Ken Buechel, and Melody Unger for helping a homeless man, John Chambers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR778/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40771","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":604220,"bill_number":"SR776","title":"Bobby Cox Day; recognize February 10, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bobby Cox and recognizing February 10, 2014, as Bobby Cox Day; for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR776/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40753","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":604224,"bill_number":"HB820","title":"Condominium associations; standing to participate in litigation under certain circumstances; clarify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-3-106 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and responsibilities of condominium associations and tort actions, so as to clarify provisions relating to the standing of the association to participate in litigation under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB820/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40763","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":604228,"bill_number":"HB827","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; Class D license holder prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on public roads, streets, or highways; revise time","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses, so as to revise the time that a Class D license holder is prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on the public roads, streets, or highways of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB827/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40782","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":604232,"bill_number":"SR785","title":"Tom Glavine Day; recognize February 18, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Michael \"Tom\" Glavine and recognizing February 18, 2014, as Tom Glavine Day at the state capitol; for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR785/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40803","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":604236,"bill_number":"HR1130","title":"Peters, Deacon Rufus; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deacon Rufus Peters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1130/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40801","sponsor":"R Bryant"},
{"bill_id":604240,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"Banking and finance; term \"interest\" does not include certain fees agreed upon by financial institution and depositor in written agreement between parties; clarify","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 interest and usury generally, so as to clarify that the term \"interest\" does not include certain fees agreed upon by a financial institution and a depositor in a written agreement between the parties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB824/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40767","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":604244,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Veterans Court Divisions; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general court provisions, so as to create veterans court divisions; to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of an individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to restrict access to records of individuals who successfully complete a veterans court program; to amend Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to suspension of license for certain drug offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB320/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40792","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":604248,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Driver's Licenses; authorize Department of Driver Services to conduct certain tests of license applicants","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's licenses, so as to authorize the Department of Driver Services to conduct certain tests of license applicants; to clarify a term used in said chapter; to provide for additional methods for demonstrating proof of license; to remove provisions relative to limited uses of an ignition interlock device issued under a limited driving permit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB323/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40778","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":604252,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Elections; remove certain requirements regarding proof of voter identity at the polls","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 certain requirements regarding proof of voter identity at the polls; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB311/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40758","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":604256,"bill_number":"HB828","title":"Insurance; solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; prohibit","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 solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to written authorization to obtain motor vehicle accident reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB828/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40783","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":604260,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Medical Assistance; authorization of appropriations; federal financial participation for medical assistance payments; Medicaid","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 the authorization of appropriations for the purposes of obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments to providers of Medicaid expansion under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; to provide for certain restrictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB308/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40755","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":604264,"bill_number":"HB831","title":"Elections; nonpartisan election of judges of probate court and chief magistrates; 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 judges of probate court and chief magistrates; to provide that, if a municipal judge is elected, such election shall be nonpartisan; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB831/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40786","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":604268,"bill_number":"SR779","title":"Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Harold; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peacock on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR779/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40772","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":604272,"bill_number":"HB823","title":"Sales and use tax; sale of tangible personal property of an alternative fuel facility; provide temporary 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 a new temporary exemption regarding the sale of tangible personal property to, or used in the construction of, an alternative fuel facility; to revise 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":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB823/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40766","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":604275,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"Crimes and offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices and public school disciplinary tribunals, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15, Title 16, Chapter 2 of Title 20, and Code Section 40-5-22 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code, crimes and offenses, elementary and secondary education, and persons not to be licensed, minimum ages for licensees, and school attendance requirements, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB826/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40781","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":604279,"bill_number":"SR784","title":"Northwest Whitfield County High School Lady Bruins Softball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northwest Whitfield County High School Lady Bruins softball team on their 2013 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR784/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40802","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":604283,"bill_number":"HB830","title":"Professions and businesses; restate health care professionals authorized to perform surgery; define term 'surgery'","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to define the term 'surgery'; to restate the health care professionals who are authorized to perform surgery; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB830/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40785","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":604287,"bill_number":"HR1127","title":"Watson, Frederick DuRey \"V-Man\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Frederick DuRey \"V-Man\" Watson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1127/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40798","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":604291,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"Alcoholic beverages; fruit growers licensed as farm wineries obtain license authorizing production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; permit","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 permit fruit growers licensed as farm wineries to obtain a license authorizing the production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; to limit the number and location of tasting rooms a farm winery also licensed as a manufacturer of distilled spirits is authorized to have; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB825/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40768","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":604295,"bill_number":"HB832","title":"Elementary and secondary education; additional compensation for teachers with special education certification under certain conditions; provide","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 in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for additional compensation for teachers with special education certification under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB832/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40787","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":604299,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"Bonded debt; population Act provision relating to dates of bond elections; repeal","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 repeal a population Act provision relating to dates of bond elections; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB834/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40789","sponsor":"Valerie Clark"},
{"bill_id":604302,"bill_number":"SR777","title":"Senate Special Tax Exemption Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Special Tax Exemption Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR777/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40754","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":604306,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"Sumter County; board of education and school superintendent; revise and restate 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 repeal specific former Acts; 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 direct the election superintendent to call and conduct a special election; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB836/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40791","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":604310,"bill_number":"HR1125","title":"Agnes Scott's Founder's Day Celebration; 125th anniversary; Feb. 21, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2014, as Agnes Scott's Founder's Day Celebration of its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1125/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40796","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":604314,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; allow for local authorization/regulation of sale for consumption on the premises on Sundays; celebration of St. Patrick's Day","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and other spirited holidays; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"Act 351","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB318/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40773","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":604318,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Game and Fish; provide protection for certain wildlife habitats","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to game and fish, so as to provide protection for certain wildlife habitats; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB322/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40776","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":604322,"bill_number":"HR1124","title":"Ecker, Dr. H. Allen; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. H. Allen Ecker and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1124/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40795","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":604326,"bill_number":"SR787","title":"Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day; recognize January 28, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2014, as Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day at the state capitol and commending the tourism industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR787/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40805","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":604330,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"New Americans Program; create; identification and contacting of legal immigrants to facilitate applications for naturalization","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 create the New Americans program; to provide a short title; to provide for the identification and contacting of legal immigrants to facilitate applications for naturalization; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-23","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB312/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40759","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":605338,"bill_number":"HR1136","title":"Children's Day at the state capitol; January 23, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2014, as Children's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1136/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40842","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":605339,"bill_number":"HB851","title":"Sugar Hill, City of; incorporation of certain parcels of land into corporate limits; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), as amended, so as to provide for the incorporation of certain parcels of land into the corporate limits of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB851/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40827","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":605340,"bill_number":"HR1156","title":"Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; January 27, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2014, as Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1156/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40862","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":605341,"bill_number":"HB844","title":"Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; actions intended to defraud fund shall be a felony; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions relative to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to provide that actions intended to defraud the fund shall by a felony; to provide for the forfeiture of all rights under such fund for persons found to have falsely obtained membership or benefits; to provide for notice and the opportunity for a hearing; to provide for appeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB844/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40820","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":605342,"bill_number":"HR1134","title":"Castleberry, Charles Carroll; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Carroll Castleberry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1134/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40840","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":605343,"bill_number":"HB843","title":"Retirement and pensions; ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; change certain 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 change certain provisions to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; to change provisions relative to maximum allowable benefits; to provide that certain employees shall have no right to receive as cash certain employer paid employee contributions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB843/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40819","sponsor":"Lynne Riley"},
{"bill_id":605344,"bill_number":"HR1135","title":"Powell, Ruthie; athletic accomplishments; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Ruthie Powell for her athletic accomplishments over the past four years; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1135/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40841","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":605345,"bill_number":"HB845","title":"Public disclosure; disclosure of arrest booking photographs except under certain circumstances; prohibit","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 is not required, so as to prohibit the disclosure of arrest booking photographs except under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB845/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40821","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":605346,"bill_number":"SR794","title":"Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR794/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40834","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":605347,"bill_number":"HR1133","title":"Bright, Fred; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fred Bright and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1133/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40839","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":605348,"bill_number":"HR1137","title":"Keep Georgia Beautiful program; 35th anniversary; 78 local affiliates; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Keep Georgia Beautiful program and recognizing the 78 local Keep America Beautiful affiliates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1137/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40843","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":605349,"bill_number":"HR1140","title":"Quinn, Zettler; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zettler Quinn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1140/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40846","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":605350,"bill_number":"HB842","title":"Appeal and error; payment of costs and indigency affidavits; clarify provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for certiorari and appeal to appellate courts generally, so as to clarify provisions relating to payment of costs and indigency affidavits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB842/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40818","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":605351,"bill_number":"HR1152","title":"Effingham County Day at the capitol; January 27, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2014, as Effingham County Day at the capitol; saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1152/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40858","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":605352,"bill_number":"SR788","title":"Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Appling County, Chatham County, Cobb County, Columbia County, Dade County, Fulton County, Liberty County, Meriwether County, Monroe County, Rabun County, Toombs County, Troup County, Troup County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR788/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40809","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":605353,"bill_number":"HR1138","title":"Loganville High School Varsity Competition Cheerleaders; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Loganville High School Varsity Competition Cheerleaders on winning the 2013 Region 8-AAAAA Competition Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1138/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40844","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":605354,"bill_number":"HR1142","title":"Cohen, Josh; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Josh Cohen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1142/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40848","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":605355,"bill_number":"SR793","title":"Thrombosis Awareness Day; recognize February 18, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 18, 2014, as Thrombosis Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR793/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40833","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":605356,"bill_number":"HB841","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; parking motor vehicles in manner preventing emergency vehicles from accessing private property without identifiable driveway; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stopping, standing, and parking vehicles, so as to prohibit parking a motor vehicle in a manner that would prevent emergency vehicles from accessing private property without an identifiable driveway; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB841/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40817","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":605357,"bill_number":"SR796","title":"University of North Georgia Day; recognize January 29, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of North Georgia and recognizing January 29, 2014, as University of North Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR796/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40836","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":605358,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"\"Work Based Learning Act\"","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 work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide for local coordinators; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB329/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40830","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":605359,"bill_number":"HB847","title":"Revenue and taxation; interest rate on past due taxes; change","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 administration relative to revenue and taxation, so as to change the interest rate on past due taxes; 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":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB847/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40823","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":605360,"bill_number":"HR1148","title":"Kwak, Matthew Anthony; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Anthony Kwak; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1148/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40854","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":605361,"bill_number":"HB838","title":"Invasions of privacy; transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 prohibit the transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB838/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40810","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":605362,"bill_number":"HR1132","title":"Andrews, George G.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending George G. Andrews and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1132/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40838","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":605363,"bill_number":"HR1146","title":"Medlink; moving to Habersham County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Medlink for moving to Habersham County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1146/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40852","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":605364,"bill_number":"HB846","title":"Invasions of privacy; provide for a definition; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to invasions of privacy, so as to provide for a definition; to provide for the lawful use of unmanned aircraft; to prohibit the capturing of certain images by unmanned aircraft; to prohibit the possession, disclosure, display, distribution, or other use of such improperly captured images; to provide for penalties; to provide for defenses to prosecution; to restrict the use of such images; to provide for civil actions for violations; to provide for rulemaking authority for the Department of Public Safety for law enforcement use of such unmanned aircraft; to provide for certain reports; 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":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB846/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40822","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":605365,"bill_number":"HR1150","title":"Weems, David Earl; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of David Earl Weems; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1150/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40856","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":605366,"bill_number":"SR798","title":"Kim, He Beom; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing He Beom Kim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR798/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40865","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":605367,"bill_number":"HR1131","title":"National Guard Day at the capitol; January 27, 2014; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2014, 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":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1131/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40837","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":605368,"bill_number":"SR797","title":"Figueroa, Ivan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Ivan Figueroa for serving on the Johns Creek City Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR797/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40864","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":605369,"bill_number":"HR1139","title":"Loganville High School Junior Varsity Competition Cheerleaders; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Loganville High School Junior Varsity Competition Cheerleaders on winning the 2013 Lakeside Invitational Competition Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1139/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40845","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":605370,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Fire and Protection Safety; regulation of fire protection sprinkler contractors, fire extinguisher and suppression systems; provisions","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 change provisions related to regulation of fire protection sprinkler contractors and fire extinguishers and suppression systems; to provide for changes to cease and desist orders; to provide for written notices; to change provisions relating to additional grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses; to provide for penalties; to provide for a civil action to enjoin violations of such provisions, rules, regulations, or orders issued by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB325/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40807","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":605371,"bill_number":"SR791","title":"Equine Youth Day; recognize February 4, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2014, as Equine Youth day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR791/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40828","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":605372,"bill_number":"HB848","title":"Aviation; no aircraft operated in airspace above private property for purpose of searching or engaging in surveillance without search warrant or permission of owner; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 6-2-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lawful flight over lands and waters of this state, so as to provide that no aircraft shall be operated in the airspace above private property extending from the surface up to a distance of 100 feet above the surface for the purpose of searching or engaging in surveillance without a search warrant or permission of the property owner, and any evidence obtained by an aircraft within such protected zone shall be inadmissible in the courts of this state; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB848/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40824","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":605373,"bill_number":"HB840","title":"Insurance; persons under authority of Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Commissioner's enforcement of the title rules, regulations, and orders, issuance of orders without hearings, civil actions, criminal violations, and penalties relative to insurance, so as to clarify persons under the authority of the Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB840/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40816","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":605374,"bill_number":"HR1151","title":"Fred Korematsu Day at the state capitol; January 30, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fred Korematsu and recognizing January 30, 2014, as Fred Korematsu Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1151/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40857","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":605375,"bill_number":"SR792","title":"Old Suwanee Baptist Church; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Old Suwanee Baptist Church on the celebration of its 185th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR792/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40832","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":605376,"bill_number":"HR1147","title":"Brown, Devon Michael; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Devon Michael Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1147/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40853","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":605377,"bill_number":"HR1149","title":"Pedersen, Andrew Nicholas; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew Nicholas Pedersen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1149/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40855","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":605378,"bill_number":"HR1154","title":"Byrd, Mr. Ben; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Ben Byrd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1154/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40860","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":605379,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Peace Officers; harmonize definitions; employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 35-8-2, 45-9-81, 45-9-101, and 49-4A-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for employing and training of peace officers, definitions for the Georgia State Indemnification Fund, definitions for the Temporary Disability Compensation Program, and commitment of delinquent children, respectively, so as to harmonize definitions relating to peace officers employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB324/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40806","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":605380,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Board of Community Health; require to contract with at least two vendors to provide health insurance benefits under state employee's health insurance","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-18-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority to establish state employees' health insurance plan, rules and regulations, general provisions of plan, and coverage for retiring and retired employees, so as to require the Board of Community Health to contract with at least two vendors to provide health insurance benefits under the state employees' health insurance plan; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB328/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40829","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":605381,"bill_number":"HR1141","title":"Lanier, Jacob; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacob Lanier; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1141/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40847","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":605382,"bill_number":"HR1145","title":"Jenkins, Garrett; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Garrett Jenkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1145/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40851","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":605383,"bill_number":"HB850","title":"Valdosta, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Valdosta 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":"2014-04-01","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB850/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40826","sponsor":"Dexter Sharper"},
{"bill_id":605384,"bill_number":"HR1143","title":"Seidl, James; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Seidl; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1143/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40849","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":605385,"bill_number":"SR790","title":"Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Shaw Industries Group, Inc., as the 2013 Business Partner of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR790/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40813","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":605386,"bill_number":"HR1157","title":"Ola High School softball team; 2013 AAAAA State Champions; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Ola High School softball team on winning the 2013 AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1157/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40863","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":605387,"bill_number":"HR1153","title":"Porter, Mr. Eric; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Eric Porter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1153/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40859","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":605388,"bill_number":"HB837","title":"Probation services; provide for legislative findings and intent; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Veto V6","last_action_date":"2014-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB837/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40808","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":605389,"bill_number":"SR789","title":"Shoal Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF); recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Shoal Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR789/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40812","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":605390,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"Private Colleges and Universities Authority; authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation, membership, officers, compensation, expenses, organization, duration, and quorum of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, so as to authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Veto V2","last_action_date":"2014-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB326/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40814","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":605391,"bill_number":"SR795","title":"Go Red Day; recognize February 7, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION acknowledging the struggle that women with heart disease face every day and recognizing February 7, 2014, as Go Red Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR795/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40835","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":605392,"bill_number":"HR1155","title":"Gulley, Ms. Allison; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Allison Gulley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1155/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40861","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":605393,"bill_number":"HB849","title":"Insurance; excess wear and use waivers shall not be construed as insurance; provide","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 that excess wear and use waivers shall not be construed as insurance; to provide excess wear and use waivers exemption from insurance laws; to provide for definitions; to provide for the offer and sale of waivers to borrowers; to provide for changes to reimbursement to creditor, assignee coverage, and continuation of coverage; to provide for changes to written disclosure provisions; to provide for cancellation of agreement changes; to provide for cross-references; to provide for revisions to the authority of the Commissioner and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB849/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40825","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":605394,"bill_number":"HB839","title":"Senior Citizens Services Authorities Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of health care facilities, so as to revise provisions relative to county and municipal hospital authorities; to enact the \"Senior Citizens Services Authorities Act\"; to amend Code Section 36-80-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to relief from or composition of debts under federal statute prohibited, so as to authorize hospital authorities to seek relief from debts under federal law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB839/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40811","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":605395,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Education; authorize tuition grant assistance for certain students at Georgia Military College","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 University of North Georgia, so as to authorize tuition grant assistance for certain students at Georgia Military College; to provide for eligibility and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB330/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40831","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":605396,"bill_number":"HR1144","title":"Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Football Team; ICSGA State Champions; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Football Team on winning the 2013 ICSGA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1144/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40850","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":605397,"bill_number":"SR799","title":"Health Information Technology Day; recognize January 30, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 30, 2014, as Health Information Technology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR799/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40866","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":605398,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Tax Executions; modify 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 modify certain provisions relating to tax executions; to require due diligence in notifying taxpayers that taxes have not been paid and that an execution shall be issued; to provide a definition; to change the timing of the sale of tax executions; to repeal the fee collected for issuing tax executions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB327/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40815","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":606100,"bill_number":"SR812","title":"Cooper, Constance Yvonne Hartwell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Constance Yvonne Hartwell Cooper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR812/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40879","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":606101,"bill_number":"HB860","title":"Sales and use tax; point of sale data compiled by Department of Revenue made available to counties and municipalities; 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 general provisions relative to state sales and use tax, so as to provide that all sales tax point of sale data compiled by the Department of Revenue shall be made available to counties and municipalities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB860/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40889","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":606102,"bill_number":"HB857","title":"Bacon County; Board of Commissioners; remove limitation regarding membership on boards and authorities","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising and reenacting the law creating a Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4436), as amended, so as to remove the limitation regarding membership of the chairperson and commissioners on boards and authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Agrees Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB857/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40886","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":606103,"bill_number":"HR1158","title":"Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Administration and Congress to establish a national energy policy that strengthens access to and removal of impediments to all available domestic sources of energy to improve its affordability and reliability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1158/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40899","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":606104,"bill_number":"HB862","title":"Fulton County; Board of Education; amend a definition; provisions","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, so as to amend a certain definition; to correct an internal reference; to authorize the board of trustees to accept certain determinations of total disability; to authorize the board of trustees to adopt interim rules and regulations in certain circumstances; to provide for the automatic repeal of such rules and regulations; to provide for vesting under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB862/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40892","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":606105,"bill_number":"HR1170","title":"Bowlin, Susan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan Bowlin, Austin Road Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1170/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40911","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":606106,"bill_number":"HR1169","title":"Smedley, Tyler William; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler William Smedley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1169/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40910","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":606107,"bill_number":"HR1166","title":"Northwest Whitfield County High School softball team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northwest Whitfield County High School Lady Bruins softball team on their 2013 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1166/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40907","sponsor":"Tom Dickson"},
{"bill_id":606108,"bill_number":"HB858","title":"Columbus, City of; Recorder's Court; increase technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, to impose and collect a technology fee for each fine imposed, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4414), so as to increase the amount of such fee; to repeal an automatic repeal of such Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Veto V7","last_action_date":"2014-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB858/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40887","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":606109,"bill_number":"HB861","title":"Georgia Student Religious Liberties Act of 2014; 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 enact the \"Georgia Student Religious Liberties Act of 2014\"; to provide for voluntary student expression of religious viewpoints in public schools; to provide that local school systems shall allow religious expression in class assignments; to provide that local school systems shall provide students with the freedom to organize religious groups and activities; to provide that local school systems shall provide a limited public forum for student speakers at nongraduation and graduation events; to provide a model policy for voluntary religious expression in public schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB861/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40890","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":606110,"bill_number":"HR1167","title":"Smith, Suzette; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Suzette Smith, Morrow Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1167/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40908","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":606111,"bill_number":"HR1168","title":"Larry, Samuel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Samuel Larry for his contributions to his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1168/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40909","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":606112,"bill_number":"SR816","title":"Children's Advocacy Centers Day; recognize February 20, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia and recognizing February 20, 2014, as Children's Advocacy Centers Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR816/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40926","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":606113,"bill_number":"HB866","title":"Colquitt County; Board of Commissioners; change regular meeting requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act recreating and establishing the Board of Commissioners of Colquitt County, approved March 22, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3078), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3735), so as to change the regular meeting requirements; to provide that the board will hold one monthly meeting in each month; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB866/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40895","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":606114,"bill_number":"SR802","title":"Habersham County Day; recognize February 19, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Habersham County and recognizing February 19, 2014, as Habersham County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR802/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40870","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":606115,"bill_number":"HR1182","title":"Carson, Conservation Sergeant Mark; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conservation Sergeant Mark Carson with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division, for dedicated service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1182/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40923","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":606116,"bill_number":"SR804","title":"Young Farmers Day; recognize February 27, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 27, 2014, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR804/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40872","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":606117,"bill_number":"HR1165","title":"University of North Georgia Day at the state capitol; January 29, 2014; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of North Georgia, recognizing January 29, 2014, as University of North Georgia Day at the state capitol, and inviting students to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1165/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40906","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":606118,"bill_number":"HB867","title":"Polk County; board of commissioners of roads and revenue; revise place of board meeting; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenue in and for the County of Polk, approved August 19, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 719), as amended, so as to revise the place of meeting for the board; to provide for employment of a clerk by the board; to provide for public access to minutes; to provide for continuous service of the county attorney subject to the will of the board; to authorize the board to institute policies and procedures for requisition of supplies and payment of obligations; to require the board to provide certain financial statements upon request by the grand jury; to repeal an obsolete section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB867/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40896","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":606119,"bill_number":"HR1159","title":"Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Administration and Congress to establish a national energy policy that strengthens access to and removal of impediments to all available domestic sources of energy to improve its affordability and reliability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1159/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40900","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":606120,"bill_number":"HR1179","title":"Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; February 27, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 27, 2014, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1179/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40920","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":606121,"bill_number":"SR815","title":"4-H Day; recognize February 24, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and Mr. Oakley Perry, Mr. Arch Smith, and the 2013-2014 4-H Leadership Team and recognizing February 24, 2014, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR815/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40925","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":606122,"bill_number":"SR801","title":"Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day; recognize February 11, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and February 11, 2014, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR801/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40869","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":606123,"bill_number":"HB869","title":"Traffic-control devices; safe operation of motorcycles or light weight motor vehicle through inoperative signal; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obedience to traffic-control devices, so as to provide for the safe operation of a motorcycle or lightweight motor vehicle through an inoperative traffic-control signal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB869/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40898","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":606124,"bill_number":"SR806","title":"Congress; encouraged to enact legislation; annual dredging cycle at the Port of Brunswick; continue to fund","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging Congress to enact legislation that would fully fund the annual dredging cycle at the Port of Brunswick and continue to fund the program into coming fiscal years; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR806/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40873","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":606125,"bill_number":"HR1176","title":"Robinson, LaTashia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LaTashia Robinson, Fairview Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1176/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40917","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":606126,"bill_number":"HR1180","title":"Weeks, Madison; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Madison Weeks for outstanding achievement as a FFA member; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1180/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40921","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":606127,"bill_number":"HB853","title":"Mental health facilities; certificate of need; revise exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-6-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from certificate of need requirements, so as to revise an exemption relating to mental health facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB853/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40882","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":606128,"bill_number":"HR1162","title":"Consulate General of Japan; 40th anniversary; recognize and invite Consul General to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Consulate General of Japan in the Southeast and inviting the Counsul General to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1162/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40903","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":606129,"bill_number":"HB864","title":"Water Conservation Act of 2014; enact","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 the control of water pollution and surface water use, so as to regulate the return of surface water to the sources from which it was withdrawn by local government entities; to provide a short title; to require monthly reporting of water usage and returns; to provide for permit modifications in the event of unsatisfactory return percentages; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB864/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40893","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":606130,"bill_number":"HB855","title":"Counties and municipalities; implementation of local government service delivery strategy; revise procedures","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service delivery by counties and municipalities, so as to revise the procedures for the implementation of a local government service delivery strategy; to provide for conditions, limitation, and sanctions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB855/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40884","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":606131,"bill_number":"SR813","title":"Jones, Parnell Mines; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Parnell Mines Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR813/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40880","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":606132,"bill_number":"SR803","title":"Future Farmers of America Day; recognize February 18, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Future Farmers of America and recognizing February 18, 2014, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR803/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40871","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":606133,"bill_number":"SR814","title":"Keep Georgia Beautiful Program; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Keep Georgia Beautiful program and recognizing the 78 local Keep America Beautiful affiliates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR814/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40924","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":606134,"bill_number":"HR1164","title":"Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2014; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2014, 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":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1164/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40905","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":606135,"bill_number":"HR1174","title":"Frederick, Rebekah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rebekah Frederick, Roberta T. Smith Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1174/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40915","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":606136,"bill_number":"HR1177","title":"Scarborough, James; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Scarborough, Morrow High School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1177/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40918","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":606137,"bill_number":"HB863","title":"Crimes and offenses; cruelty to animals and aggravated 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 relative to offenses against public health and morals, so as to change provisions relating to cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for and change definitions; to clarify provisions relating to justification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB863/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40891","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":606138,"bill_number":"HB856","title":"Coffee County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Coffee County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are at least 65 but less than 70 years of age; to provide a homestead exemption from Coffee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide that anyone who is receiving the first exemption of 50 percent shall receive the second full value exemption automatically upon reaching 70 years of age; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB856/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40885","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":606139,"bill_number":"SR805","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 11, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2014, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR805/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40868","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":606140,"bill_number":"HB865","title":"Berrien County; board of elections and registration; provide for composition of board and selection and appointment of members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Berrien County, approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3710), so as to provide for composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB865/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40894","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":606141,"bill_number":"HR1175","title":"Douglass, Jesse M.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jesse M. Douglass, East Clayton Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1175/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40916","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":606142,"bill_number":"HR1178","title":"Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2014, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1178/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40919","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":606143,"bill_number":"HR1181","title":"Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation and its supporters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1181/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40922","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":606144,"bill_number":"HR1172","title":"McNeal, Raponsa D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Raponsa D. McNeal, Anderson Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1172/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40913","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":606145,"bill_number":"SR808","title":"Foreign Law; prohibit the application of foreign law in Georgia courts; violations of rights guaranteed natural citizens by U.S. and Georgia Constitutions- CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit the application of foreign law in Georgia courts when such foreign law is in violation of rights guaranteed natural citizens by the United States and Georgia Constitutions; to prohibit the application of laws enacted by other states that violate the public policy of the State of Georgia; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR808/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40875","sponsor":"Tommie Williams"},
{"bill_id":606146,"bill_number":"SR811","title":"Collins, Alvin and Lucile; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alvin and Lucile Collins on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR811/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40878","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":606147,"bill_number":"SR810","title":"Workman, Patricia; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Patricia Workman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR810/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40877","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":606148,"bill_number":"HB852","title":"Absentee voting; candidate in election or primary entitled to inspect and reproduce ballots for certain period of time after election or primary; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to absentee voting, so as to provide that any candidate in an election or primary shall be entitled to inspect and reproduce absentee ballots for a certain period of time after the election or primary; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB852/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40881","sponsor":"Charles Gregory"},
{"bill_id":606149,"bill_number":"HB854","title":"Condominiums; amount permissible as a special assessment fee; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to condominiums, so as to change the amount permissible as a special assessment fee; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB854/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40883","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":606150,"bill_number":"HB859","title":"Revenue and taxation; certain information by commissioner provide to financial officer or taxing official of certain municipalities; repeal provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-2-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidential information relative to revenue and taxation, so as to repeal provisions relating to the provision of certain information by the commissioner of revenue to the financial officer or taxing official of certain municipalities; to provide for the release of certain information by the commissioner to requesting counties and municipalities; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB859/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40888","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":606151,"bill_number":"HR1171","title":"Powell, Melody C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Melody C. Powell, Adamson Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1171/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40912","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":606152,"bill_number":"HR1173","title":"Seng, Harnary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Harnary Seng, Rex Mill Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1173/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40914","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":606153,"bill_number":"SR807","title":"Savannah City Council; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Savannah City Council for its support of port truck drivers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR807/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40874","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":606154,"bill_number":"SR800","title":"Fambro, Deja Shimone; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Deja Shimone Fambro; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR800/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40867","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":606155,"bill_number":"HR1163","title":"Kennesaw State University; 50th anniversary; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kennesaw State University's 50th anniversary and its many contributions to the State of Georgia and higher education and inviting the people of Kennesaw State University to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1163/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40904","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":606156,"bill_number":"HR1160","title":"Rodney Mims Cook Memorial Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Rodney Mims Cook and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1160/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40901","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":606157,"bill_number":"HR1161","title":"District attorney; active-status member of State Bar of Georgia from three to seven years; increase - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase from three years to seven years the time for which a district attorney shall have been an active-status member of the State Bar of Georgia; to provide that any district attorney holding office on January 1, 2015, shall continue to be eligible to hold such office; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Committee Unfavorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1161/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40902","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":606158,"bill_number":"SR809","title":"Smith, Patricia Ann; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Patricia Ann Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR809/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40876","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":606159,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"Community Health, Board of; contract with at least two vendors to provide health insurance benefits for retiring and retired state employees; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-18-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority to establish state employees' health insurance plan, rules and regulations, general provisions of plan, and coverage for retiring and retired employees, so as to require the Board of Community Health to contract with at least two vendors to provide health insurance benefits under the state employees' health insurance plan; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-27","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB868/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40897","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":607224,"bill_number":"SR824","title":"Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG); commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) on the occasion of its centennial; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR824/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40963","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":607225,"bill_number":"HB871","title":"Jeff Davis County; ad valorem tax for education; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Jeff Davis County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are at least 65 but less than 70 years of age; to provide a homestead exemption from Jeff Davis County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide that anyone who is receiving the first exemption of 50 percent shall receive the second full value exemption automatically upon reaching 70 years of age; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB871/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40930","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":607226,"bill_number":"HB870","title":"Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; imposition of additional fine for reckless driving; provide","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 provide for the imposition of an additional fine for reckless driving; to provide for the disposition of such fine; 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":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB870/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40929","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":607227,"bill_number":"HB880","title":"Barrow County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Barrow 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB880/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40937","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":607228,"bill_number":"SR822","title":"Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day; recognize February 11, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and February 11, 2014, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR822/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40951","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":607229,"bill_number":"SR821","title":"Emergency Medical Services Day; recognize February 10, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing February 10, 2014, as Emergency Medical Services Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR821/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40950","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":607230,"bill_number":"HR1186","title":"State Board of Education and State Department of Education; successful completion of SKILLS FOR SUCCESS financial literacy class; impose requirement for high school graduation","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education to impose as a requirement for high school graduation the successful completion of a SKILLS FOR SUCCESS financial literacy class; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1186/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40959","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":607231,"bill_number":"SR818","title":"Bouland, Joshua; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joshua Bouland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR818/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40946","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":607232,"bill_number":"HB885","title":"Medical cannabis; continuing research into benefits to treat certain conditions; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the use of cannabis for treatment of cancer and glaucoma, so as to provide for continuing research into the benefits of medical cannabis to treat certain conditions; to provide for the continuation of the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program; to provide for selection of academic medical centers to conduct the research; to provide for expansion of the review board and its duties; to establish the responsibilities of academic medical centers; to provide for the testing, storing, and dispensing by the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB885/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40957","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":607233,"bill_number":"HB882","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; program for preventing teen dating violence; provide","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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB882/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40954","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":607234,"bill_number":"HR1183","title":"General Assembly; additional penalties or fees for reckless driving and provide allocation of fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; impose - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly by general law may impose additional penalties or fees for the offense of reckless driving and may provide for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, as provided by law, for the specified purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion of the costs, of providing care and rehabilitative services to citizens of this state who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Act 589","last_action_date":"2014-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1183/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40933","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":607235,"bill_number":"HB881","title":"Special license plates; Grady Health Foundation; 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 and supporting beneficial projects or entities, so as to provide for a new special license plate for the Grady Health Foundation; to require a two-thirds' majority vote for passage in accordance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-14","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB881/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40952","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":607236,"bill_number":"SR825","title":"Seminoles of Creekside High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Seminoles of Creekside High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR825/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40949","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":607237,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Alcoholic Beverages; provide that local governing authorities may authorize retail dealers to conduct tasting events","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 that local governing authorities may authorize retail dealers and retail consumption dealers to conduct tasting events at which samples of malt beverages and wine may be served; to remove the prohibition against brewpub licensees offering or permitting free sampling by customers; to provide for terms and conditions of tasting events; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB335/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40944","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":607238,"bill_number":"HB874","title":"Solar Power Free-Market Financing and Property Rights Act of 2014; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to provide that a retail electric customer may install solar technology for the generation of electric energy for use primarily on property owned or occupied by such customer; to provide a short title; to provide declarations and findings; to provide definitions of certain terms; to provide for financing of the purchase and installation of solar technology by retail electric customers; to prohibit electric utilities from interfering with such financing, purchase, and installation; to clarify what constitutes the provision of electric service and who shall be considered an electric utility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB874/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40934","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":607239,"bill_number":"SR823","title":"Georgians of Great Character Month; recognize September","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of September as Georgians of Great Character Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR823/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40953","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":607240,"bill_number":"SR826","title":"Friends of Disabled Adults and Children; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Friends of Disabled Adults and Children; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR826/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40961","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":607241,"bill_number":"SR817","title":"Central Educational Center; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Central Educational Center as the 2013 College and Career Academy of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR817/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40945","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":607242,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Superior Court; provide additional judge of the Waycross Judicial Circuit","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 provide for an additional judge of the Waycross 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 powers, duties, and responsibilities of such judge and the judges of such circuit; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB331/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40927","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":607243,"bill_number":"HR1185","title":"Green Apple Day of Service; state-wide participation; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging state-wide participation in Green Apple Day of Service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1185/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40958","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":607244,"bill_number":"HB886","title":"Elementary and secondary education; local board of education and each charter school shall hold at least two public hearings on proposed budget; 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 that each local board of education and each charter school shall hold at least two public hearings on the proposed budget; to provide that each proposed budget and each adopted budget shall be posted on the Internet; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB886/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40964","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":607245,"bill_number":"HR1184","title":"William Riley Curry Bridge; Randolph County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. William Riley Curry and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1184/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40936","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":607246,"bill_number":"HB879","title":"Barrow County 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 Barrow County and in each municipality therein; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. 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 for procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB879/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40939","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":607247,"bill_number":"HB878","title":"Motor vehicles; certain fees included in liens upon abandoned vehicles; provide","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 general provisions for abandoned motor vehicles, so as to provide that certain fees may be included in liens upon abandoned motor vehicles; to provide for the disposition of proceeds from the public sale of an abandoned motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB878/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40938","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":607248,"bill_number":"HB872","title":"Evidence; privileged communication between law enforcement and peer counselors under certain circumstances; create","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges, so as to create a privileged communication between law enforcement officers and peer counselors under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-17","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB872/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40931","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":607249,"bill_number":"HB877","title":"Motor vehicles; local authorities ability to regulate use of personal transportation vehicles on roadways and designated paths and lanes; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide local authorities with the ability to regulate the use of personal transportation vehicles upon roadways and designated paths and lanes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-25","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB877/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40941","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":607250,"bill_number":"SR820","title":"Senate Entrepreneur in Residence Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Entrepreneur in Residence Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR820/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40948","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":607251,"bill_number":"SR819","title":"Roper, Robert; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Roper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR819/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40947","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":607252,"bill_number":"HB876","title":"Expense allowance; certain boards and commissions receive same per diem as members of General Assembly; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for members of certain boards and commissions, so as to provide that certain boards and commissions shall receive the same per diem as members of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"Government Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB876/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40940","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":607253,"bill_number":"HB873","title":"Stephens County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Stephens County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for its purpose; to provide for its powers; to provide for the membership of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, and compensation; to provide for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds and other obligations; to provide for the security for such revenue bonds and other obligations; to provide for refunding revenue bonds and other obligations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB873/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40932","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":607254,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"\"The Georgia Health Care Freedom and ACA Noncompliance Act\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding health, to prohibit powers, assets, employees, agents, or contractors of the state or any political subdivision, municipality, or other local government authority from engaging in an activity that aids any agency in the enforcement of provisions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to provide for exceptions; 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":"2014-01-28","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB334/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40943","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":607255,"bill_number":"HB883","title":"Georgia merchant acquirer limited purpose banks; correct cross-references; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia merchant acquirer limited purpose banks, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB883/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40955","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":607256,"bill_number":"HB884","title":"Waycross Judicial Circuit; provide additional judge","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 provide for an additional judge of the Waycross 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 powers, duties, and responsibilities of such judge and the judges of such circuit; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB884/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40956","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":607257,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Natural Resources Dept.; establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit applications and appeals procedures relative to laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB333/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40935","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":607258,"bill_number":"HB875","title":"Safe Carry Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-3-202, Article 2 of Chapter 3, Article 4 of Chapter 11, and Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, Code Section 35-3-34, and Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons and the issuance of weapons carry licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB875/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40942","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":607259,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"Magistrate Courts; increase the fine amount for contempt of court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the jurisdiction of magistrate courts, so as to increase the fine amount for contempt of court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB332/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40928","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":607260,"bill_number":"SR827","title":"Medical College of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University, this state's only public medical school and the founding college of Georgia Regents University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR827/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40962","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":608185,"bill_number":"HR1187","title":"Medical College of Georgia; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University, this state's only public medical school and the founding college of Georgia Regents University, and inviting the representatives of the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1187/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40965","sponsor":"Barbara Sims"},
{"bill_id":608199,"bill_number":"HR1188","title":"American Red Cross of Georgia; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the American Red Cross of Georgia and inviting its representatives to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1188/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40966","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":608213,"bill_number":"HR1196","title":"Bouland, Joshua; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joshua Bouland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1196/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40973","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":608229,"bill_number":"HR1195","title":"Artis, Christopher Tobian; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Christopher Tobian Artis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1195/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40972","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":608243,"bill_number":"HR1189","title":"Boy Scout Day at the capitol; February 26, 2014; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2014, as Boy Scout Day at the capitol and inviting a designee from each council of the Georgia Councils of the Boy Scouts of America to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1189/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40967","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":608257,"bill_number":"HR1190","title":"Smyre, Representative Calvin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Representative Calvin Smyre for his induction into the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1190/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40960","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":608272,"bill_number":"HR1193","title":"Haley, Aubrey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Aubrey Haley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1193/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40970","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":608286,"bill_number":"HR1192","title":"Hancock, Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew Hancock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1192/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40969","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":608302,"bill_number":"HR1194","title":"Scott, Portia A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Portia A. Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1194/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40971","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":608316,"bill_number":"HR1191","title":"South Columbus United Methodist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending South Columbus United Methodist Church on the occasion of its 72nd anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-28","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1191/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40968","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":610558,"bill_number":"SR833","title":"Claxton High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Claxton High School for its participation in STEM Outreach and Education via the Molecular Biology Initiative of Georgia Southern University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR833/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40988","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":610559,"bill_number":"HR1210","title":"Oakhurst Medical Centers, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Oakhurst Medical Centers, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1210/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41003","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":610560,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication 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":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB340/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41002","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":610561,"bill_number":"HB891","title":"Elections; period for advance voting prior to municipal primary or election; change","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 change the period for advance voting prior to a municipal primary or election; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB891/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40992","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":610562,"bill_number":"HR1206","title":"Cole, Johnny; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Johnny Cole for his civic engagement and community activism; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1206/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40998","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":610563,"bill_number":"HR1211","title":"Morriss, Helen Morton; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Helen Morton Morriss; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1211/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41004","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":610564,"bill_number":"HB888","title":"Rutledge, City of; residents 65 years of age or older; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Rutledge 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB888/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40976","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":610565,"bill_number":"HR1208","title":"High Performance Healthy Schools Day at the capitol; January 29, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION designating January 29, 2014, as High Performance Healthy Schools Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1208/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41000","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":610566,"bill_number":"SR831","title":"South Effingham High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing South Effingham High School for its participation in STEM Outreach and Education via the Molecular Biology Initiative of Georgia Southern University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR831/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40983","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":610568,"bill_number":"SR835","title":"Ava's Law Day; recognize February 4, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ava Bullard and recognizing February 4, 2014, as Ava's Law Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR835/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41008","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":610569,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Health; provide that stabilization centers in rural counties; exempt from certificate of need requirements","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 that stabilization centers in rural counties are exempt from certificate of need requirements; to provide for licensure by the Department of Community Health of stabilization centers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB338/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40981","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":610570,"bill_number":"HR1204","title":"Habitat for Humanity Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Habitat for Humanity and recognizing February 4, 2014, as \"Habitat for Humanity Day\" at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1204/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40996","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":610571,"bill_number":"HR1200","title":"Trooper James David Young Memorial Highway; City of Fitzgerald; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper James David Young and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1200/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40979","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":610572,"bill_number":"HR1203","title":"Moorish American Holy Week at the state capitol; January 8-15, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing January 8-15, 2014, as Moorish American Holy Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1203/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40995","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":610573,"bill_number":"HR1197","title":"Yount, Katie; Nathan Wright; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Katie Yount and Nathan Wright and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1197/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40974","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":610574,"bill_number":"HR1212","title":"McFadden-Sabari, Shondia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shondia McFadden-Sabari and her work with BOLDANDBREASTLESS, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1212/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41005","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":610575,"bill_number":"SR838","title":"Girl Scouts Day; recognize February 11, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2014, as Girl Scouts Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR838/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41011","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":610576,"bill_number":"HB890","title":"Courts; sheriff to collect and deposit certain fees; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees for sheriff's services, so as to provide for the sheriff to collect and deposit certain fees; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB890/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40991","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":610577,"bill_number":"HR1199","title":"Bobby Parham Bridge; Baldwin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Bobby Eugene Parham and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1199/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40978","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":610578,"bill_number":"HR1205","title":"National FBLA-PBL Week at the state capitol; February 9-15, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda and recognizing February 9-15, 2014, as National FBLA-PBL Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1205/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40997","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":610579,"bill_number":"HR1202","title":"Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2014; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2014, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol and inviting the World Champions to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1202/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40994","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":610580,"bill_number":"SR837","title":"Cheeley, Jr., Joseph E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joseph E. Cheeley, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR837/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41010","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":610581,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Retirement and Pension; revise, modernize, correct errors/omissions in said title; Code Revision Commission","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":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB339/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41007","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":610582,"bill_number":"HB889","title":"Courts; civil action for damages; provide","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 provide for a civil action for damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB889/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40990","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":610583,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"Tobacco products; manufacturers and importers; remove certain bonding requirements","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-11-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the licensing of persons engaged in tobacco business, initial and annual fees, suspension and revocation, registration and inspection of vending machines, bond by distributor, jurisdiction, and licensing of promotional activities, so as to remove certain bonding requirements pertaining to manufacturers and importers of tobacco products; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB887/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40975","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":610584,"bill_number":"SR836","title":"Prostate Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 6, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kurt Gelfand and recognizing February 6, 2014, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR836/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41009","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":610585,"bill_number":"HR1209","title":"Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the capitol; 02/11/14; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and February 11, 2014, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1209/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41001","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":610586,"bill_number":"SR829","title":"Durden Banking Company, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Durden Banking Company, Inc., of Twin City, Georgia, for 55 years of membership with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA); and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR829/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40985","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":610588,"bill_number":"HR1198","title":"Trooper First Class Donward Francis Langston Memorial Bridge; Floyd County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper First Class Donward Francis Langston and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1198/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40977","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":610589,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Barbers; provide fines imposed by State Board of Barbers for certain violations; not exceed certain specified amounts","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 the fines imposed by the State Board of Barbers for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; 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":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB337/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40980","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":610590,"bill_number":"SR828","title":"Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of Abused Adults; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of Abused Adults; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR828/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40984","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":610591,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Cosmetologists; provide fines imposed by State Board of Cosmetology for certain violations; not exceed certain specified amounts","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 provide that the fines imposed by the State Board of Cosmetology for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; 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":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB336/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40987","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":610592,"bill_number":"SR830","title":"Gordon Lee High School Lady Trojans Softball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lady Trojans Softball Team of Gordon Lee High School for winning the 2013 Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR830/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40982","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":610593,"bill_number":"SR832","title":"Portal Middle High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Portal Middle High School for its participation in STEM Outreach and Education via the Molecular Biology Initiative of Georgia Southern University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR832/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40986","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":610594,"bill_number":"SR834","title":"Effingham County High School; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Effingham County High School for their participation in STEM Outreach and Education via the Molecular Biology Initiative of Georgia Southern University; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR834/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40989","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":610595,"bill_number":"HR1213","title":"Leadership Dawson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Leadership Dawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1213/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41006","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":610596,"bill_number":"HR1201","title":"Savannah, City of; City Council adopt local ordinance authorizing and regulating street food vending; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the City Council of the City of Savannah to adopt a local ordinance authorizing and regulating street food vending; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1201/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40993","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":610597,"bill_number":"HR1207","title":"Callender, Ms. Rochelle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Rochelle Callender on her accomplishments within the DeKalb County community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-01-31","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1207/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40999","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":611477,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Probate Court of Johnson County; authorize to charge a technology fee for civil case filed and criminal fine imposed","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Probate Court of Johnson 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB344/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41045","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":611478,"bill_number":"HR1219","title":"Blackerby, Kennison Grace; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kennison Grace Blackerby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1219/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41026","sponsor":"Jeff Chapman"},
{"bill_id":611479,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"Board of Community Health; at least one member also member of the state health benefit plan","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Community Health, so as to provide that at least one member of the board is also a member of the state health benefit plan; to provide that current members carry out their respective terms; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB346/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41049","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":611481,"bill_number":"HB899","title":"Unlicensed personal care homes; criminal penalties for owning or operating; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-12.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlicensed personal care homes, so as to provide for criminal penalties for owning or operating an unlicensed personal care home; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB899/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41031","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":611482,"bill_number":"SR839","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day; recognize February 20","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and recognizing February 20, 2014, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR839/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41013","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":611484,"bill_number":"HR1222","title":"Bullard, Ava; commend; Ava's Law Day at the capitol; Feb. 4, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ava Bullard and recognizing February 4, 2014, as Ava's Law Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1222/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41033","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":611485,"bill_number":"HB902","title":"Forsyth County State Court; correct error in establishing terms of court; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Forsyth County, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4558), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 14, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4173), and an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4619), so as to correct an error in establishing the terms of court; to provide for the frequency of payment of compensation to the judges 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB902/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41035","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":611486,"bill_number":"HR1220","title":"Sanders, Sammy H.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sammy H. Sanders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1220/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41029","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":611488,"bill_number":"HB893","title":"Bibb County; ad valorem tax; county purposes; provide homestead exemption","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Bibb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who own homestead property with a fair market value of $85,000.00 or less 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB893/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41015","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":611489,"bill_number":"HR1221","title":"Wissing, George \"Bill\"; Dolores Bischof Wissing; 60th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George \"Bill\" Wissing and Dolores Bischof Wissing on their 60th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1221/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41030","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":611491,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Transportation; provide for attorney's fees and expenses of trial in appeals to condemnation compensation award amounts","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to acquisition of property for transportation purposes, so as to provide for attorney's fees and expenses of trial in appeals to condemnation compensation award amounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB348/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41048","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":611492,"bill_number":"HB907","title":"Public Safety, Department of; intergovernmental agreement to regulate taxicabs in certain circumstances; provisions","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 regarding provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the Department of Public Safety by intergovernmental agreement to regulate taxicabs in certain circumstances; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for local enforcement of laws regarding limousine carriers; to authorize the Department of Public Safety to enforce ordinances against staging by limousine carriers; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide an exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB907/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41047","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":611493,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Human Services, Dept.of; bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications for contractors; to provide for contract standards; to provide for a review; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Agrees House Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB350/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41052","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":611495,"bill_number":"HB897","title":"Elementary and secondary education; update and clarify provisions; repeal obsolete provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Conference Committee Appointed 25th, 97th, 47th","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB897/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41027","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":611496,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Interstate Compact for Juveniles; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 39 and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to minors and social services, respectively, so as to repeal the Interstate Compact on Juveniles enacted in 1972 in Title 39 and enact a new Interstate Compact for Juveniles in Title 49; to amend Code Section 15-11-10 and Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exclusive original jurisdiction of juvenile courts and social services, respectively, so as to correct 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":"2014-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB898/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41028","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":611498,"bill_number":"HB904","title":"Natural Resources, Department of; persons are not aggrieved by listings on hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; establish","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit applications and appeals procedures relative to laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB904/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41038","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":611499,"bill_number":"HR1218","title":"Ritter, David; Gloria Ritter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David and Gloria Ritter for their outstanding and selfless service in support of a deployed US Army soldier, who was born and raised in Brunswick, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1218/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41025","sponsor":"Jeff Chapman"},
{"bill_id":611501,"bill_number":"HB903","title":"Foreclosure; withdrawal of foreclosure proceedings; require notice; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reversion of conveyances to secure debt and bills of sale, and Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreclosure generally, so as to require notice of the withdrawal of foreclosure proceedings; to provide for the right of a debtor to remain on foreclosed property until the deed under power has been recorded; to provide that a holder of a deed to secure debt after a foreclosure sale is responsible for fees and fines incurred upon the property; to require notice of the completion or cancellation of a foreclosure sale; to provide for penalties for failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB903/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41037","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":611502,"bill_number":"SR841","title":"United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR841/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41023","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":611503,"bill_number":"HB895","title":"Laws and statutes; effect and enforcement of foreign laws; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to laws and statutes, so as to revise provisions relating to the effect and enforcement of foreign laws; to provide that no court, arbitration panel, administrative agency, or other tribunal shall enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed by the United States Constitution or the Georgia Constitution; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to change provisions relating to forum non conveniens; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to venue, so as to provide for a cross-reference; 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":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB895/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41017","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":611505,"bill_number":"SR842","title":"Smyre, Calvin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Representative Calvin Smyre for his induction into the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR842/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41036","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":611506,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Probate Courts; clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; repeal a population provision","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act 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, and powers of appointed clerks, so as to repeal a population provision relative to a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB341/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41020","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":611508,"bill_number":"HR1214","title":"Purcell, Ann R.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ann R. Purcell and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1214/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41012","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":611509,"bill_number":"SR840","title":"Georgia State University Day; recognize February 5","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University and recognizing February 5, 2014, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR840/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41022","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":611510,"bill_number":"HB894","title":"Continuing care providers and facilities; provide for continuing care at home; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, so as to provide for continuing care at home; to define certain terms; to provide that a provider with a certificate of authority and the written approval of the commissioner may offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care at home and continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit; to provide for notices of disclosure statements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB894/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41016","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":611512,"bill_number":"HR1223","title":"Albert Sidney \"Sid\" Newton Memorial Highway; Jenkins County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Albert Sidney \"Sid\" Newton and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1223/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41041","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":611513,"bill_number":"HR1217","title":"Seven and Under Tucker Lions football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Seven and Under Tucker Lions football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1217/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41024","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":611515,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Education; provide no high school which receives funding under the \"Quality Basic Education Act\"; shall participate in sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association","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 certain programs and activities under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association meets certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB343/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41043","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":611516,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Behavorial Health and Developmental, Dept. of; changes to the powers and duties","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for changes to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB349/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41051","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":611518,"bill_number":"SR843","title":"Georgia Southern Day; recognize February 6, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Southern University and recognizing February 6, 2014, as Georgia Southern Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR843/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41044","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":611519,"bill_number":"HB906","title":"Chamblee, City of; provide legislative findings and intent; provisions","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. 976), as amended, so as to provide legislative findings and intent; 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Veto V9","last_action_date":"2014-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB906/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41040","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":611520,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Porterdale, City of; provide for certain appropriations; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Porterdale,\" approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5272), so as to provide for certain appropriations; to provide for certain codes and regulations; to change provisions relative to the management of public property; to change provisions relating to voting by the city council; to change the powers and duties of the mayor; to change provisions relating to the mayor's veto; to provide for duties of the mayor pro tempore; to provide for members of boards and commissions; to provide that the city clerk shall be under the supervision of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB901/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41034","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":611522,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Evidence; disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-12-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, so as to provide for disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB342/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41042","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":611523,"bill_number":"HR1216","title":"Trooper John Dixon Morris Memorial Highway; City of Eatonton and City of Madison; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper John Dixon Morris and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1216/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41021","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":611525,"bill_number":"HB892","title":"Forsyth County Community Improvement District Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of a community improvement district in Forsyth County; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. 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 the life of the district; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB892/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41014","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":611526,"bill_number":"HB905","title":"Brookhaven, City of; provide for legislative findings and intent; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Veto V8","last_action_date":"2014-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB905/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41039","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":611527,"bill_number":"HB900","title":"State sales tax exemption; consumable supplies used in manufacturing; include","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a state sales tax exemption for machinery and other items used in manufacturing, so as to include consumable supplies in the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB900/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41032","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":611529,"bill_number":"HR1215","title":"Congress; convention of states under Article V of United States Constitution; apply","description":"A RESOLUTION applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1215/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41019","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":611530,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Crimes and Offenses; definitions; prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapor products to minors; verification of age prior to sale","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 prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapor products or components thereof to minors; to provide for verification of age prior to sale; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":"Regulated Industries and Utilities","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB347/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41050","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":611532,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Courts; to provide for a technology fee to be collected under certain circumstances","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to provide for a technology fee to be collected under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for a purpose for such fees; to provide for imposition of additional civil filing fees and criminal penalties; to provide for adoption of county resolutions; to provide for a technology fund; to provide for technology plans; to provide for expenditure of funds collected; to preempt local Acts providing for technology fees; to provide for an automatic repealer; to amend Code Section 36-15-7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the use of law library funds, so as to change provisions relating to the use of law library funds for a court's technology needs; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB345/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41046","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":611533,"bill_number":"HB896","title":"Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; change membership of authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to create the Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority,\" approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5270), so as to change the membership of such authority; to provide for the initial term of the chairperson; to define certain terms; to include targeted employment areas within the powers of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-06","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB896/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41018","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":612841,"bill_number":"SR850","title":"Dystonia Awareness Month; recognize September","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing September as Dystonia Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR850/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41073","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":612843,"bill_number":"SR853","title":"Cipollone, Brittany R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Brittany R. Cipollone of Georgia Regents University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR853/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41088","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612845,"bill_number":"HR1233","title":"Georgia CORE (Center for Oncology Research and Education) Day at the capitol; March 3, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 3, 2014, as Georgia CORE (Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education) Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1233/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41095","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":612847,"bill_number":"SR868","title":"Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, 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 the counties of Appling, Barrow, Bibb, Bryan, Fulton, Gordon, Jasper, Laurens, McIntosh, Monroe, Toombs, and Troup; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR868/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41097","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":612848,"bill_number":"HR1227","title":"Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2014; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University, recognizing February 5, 2014, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol, and inviting the Georgia State University delegation to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1227/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41089","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":612850,"bill_number":"HR1230","title":"Georgia Southern University; commend and invite Dr. Brooks A. Keel to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Southern University and inviting Dr. Brooks A. Keel to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1230/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41092","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":612852,"bill_number":"SR860","title":"Ellinburg, David C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar David C. Ellinburg of Valdosta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR860/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41099","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612854,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness; create","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 create the Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for assignment to the Department of Community Health; to provide for membership; to provide for terms of office; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide for a directory; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB352/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41098","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":612857,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Georgians of Great Character Month; declare September","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 1-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to American History Month, so as to declare September of each year to be Georgians of Great Character Month; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB356/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41106","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":612858,"bill_number":"SR867","title":"Stinson, Asia Monae; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Asia Monae Stinson of Savannah State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR867/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41075","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612860,"bill_number":"SR866","title":"Tariq, Mohammad F.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Mohammad F. Tariq of Georgia State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR866/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41087","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612862,"bill_number":"SR855","title":"Tate, Matthew J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Matthew J. Tate of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR855/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41078","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612864,"bill_number":"SR847","title":"Heritage Preserve; dedicated real property located in Rockdale and Henry Counties; authorize the change of use","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the change of use of certain Heritage Preserve dedicated real property located in Rockdale and Henry Counties; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR847/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41058","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":612865,"bill_number":"HB913","title":"Community Health, Board of; persons having certain conflicts of interest from serving on board; prohibit","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Community Health and its powers, functions, and duties, terms of office, vacancies, and removal of members, the chairperson of the board, and expenses, so as to prohibit persons having certain conflicts of interest from serving on the board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB913/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41066","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":612867,"bill_number":"SR865","title":"Parker, Jennifer N.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jennifer N. Parker of Gordon State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR865/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41086","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612869,"bill_number":"SR844","title":"Lord, Dr. Robert Whitman; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Robert Whitman Lord; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR844/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41053","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":612871,"bill_number":"HB919","title":"Ad valorem tax; rate of taxation for certain vehicles purchased or donated by charitable organizations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, so as to provide for the rate of taxation for certain vehicles purchased or donated by charitable organizations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB919/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41102","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":612873,"bill_number":"HR1225","title":"Corporal Tyrone Collier Dillard Memorial Highway; Jackson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Corporal Tyrone Collier Dillard and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1225/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41069","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":612875,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Criminal Procedure; require a procedure for enhancing witness identification accuracy; provide definitions","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 require a procedure for enhancing witness identification accuracy; to provide for definitions; to provide for written policies relating to witness identification protocol; to provide for the consequences of failing to comply with witness procedures; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for training in enhancing witness identification accuracy; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB355/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41105","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612877,"bill_number":"SR861","title":"Smith, Kristen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kristen Smith of the University of North Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR861/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41100","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612879,"bill_number":"SR856","title":"Gill, Jordan N.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jordan N. Gill of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR856/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41079","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612881,"bill_number":"SR849","title":"University of Georgia Extension; signing of the Smith-Lever Act; 100 anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of Georgia Extension on the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Smith-Lever Act; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR849/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41065","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612883,"bill_number":"HB908","title":"Tire disposal restrictions; extend sunset date for tire fees","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 extend the sunset date for tire fees; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB908/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41060","sponsor":"Lynne Riley"},
{"bill_id":612884,"bill_number":"SR859","title":"Liao, Jiexi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jiexi Liao of Kennesaw State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR859/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41082","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612886,"bill_number":"SR846","title":"Rural Health Day; recognize March 5, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing March 5, 2014, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR846/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41057","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":612888,"bill_number":"HB920","title":"Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act; enact","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 unclaimed life insurance benefits provisions; to provide for a short title; to provide for a purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for insurer conduct; to provide for insurer unclaimed property reporting; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB920/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41107","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":612890,"bill_number":"SR851","title":"Ganeshan, Smitha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Smitha Ganeshan of the University of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR851/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41076","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612893,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Development Authorities; change a definition; revision of public purpose; changes to general powers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to change a definition; to provide for revision of public purpose; to provide for changes to general powers; to provide for changes to certain revenue bond provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB353/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41103","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":612894,"bill_number":"HB917","title":"Foreclosure; procedure for confirmation of sales; modify","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 modify the procedure for confirmation of foreclosure sales; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB917/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41072","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":612896,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"\"Georgia Civil Practice Act\"; governing discovery general provisions; electronically stored information","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A, relating to the \"Georgia Civil Practice Act,\" so as to change provisions relating to general provisions governing discovery; to provide for discovery of electronically stored information; to provide for preservation of electronically stored information; to change provisions relating to when an interrogatory answer allows the option to produce business records; to change provisions relating to production of documents and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes; to correct cross-references; to change provisions relating to failure to make discovery; to change provisions relating to subpoenas for taking depositions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB354/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41104","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612898,"bill_number":"HB916","title":"Baconton, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Baconton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB916/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41071","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":612900,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; assign to Department of Agriculture for administrative purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-6-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission, so as to assign the commission to the Department of Agriculture for administrative purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB351/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41056","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":612901,"bill_number":"HB909","title":"Winder, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Winder, Georgia, in the County of Barrow, approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3476), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4624), so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB909/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41061","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":612903,"bill_number":"HR1228","title":"Legislative Fly-In at the capitol; February 19, 2014; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2014, as the 2nd Annual Legislative Fly-In at the state capitol and inviting the Georgia Airports Association and its leadership, Colette Edmisten, Mario Evans, Mike Mathews, Blake Swafford, and Jim Galloway, to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1228/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41090","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":612905,"bill_number":"SR858","title":"Akins, James Zachary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar James Zachary Akins of Georgia Southern University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR858/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41074","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612907,"bill_number":"SR862","title":"Nettles, William R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar William R. Nettles of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR862/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41083","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612909,"bill_number":"HB910","title":"Community Health, Department of; authorize medical-legal partnerships; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Community Health, so as to authorize the department to approve medical-legal partnerships; to provide for standards and guidelines; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB910/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41062","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":612910,"bill_number":"SR854","title":"Denton, Joanna K.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Joanna K. Denton of the University of West Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR854/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41077","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612912,"bill_number":"HR1232","title":"Needham, Edward R.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edward R. Needham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1232/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41094","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":612914,"bill_number":"HR1229","title":"Chavers, Mr. Jim; honor and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Jim Chavers and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1229/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41091","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":612916,"bill_number":"SR864","title":"Smith, Paige Kimberlee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Paige Kimberlee Smith of South Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR864/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41085","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612918,"bill_number":"SR845","title":"Firefighters Appreciation Day; recognize February 4, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 4, 2014, as the 42nd annual Firefighters Appreciation Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR845/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41054","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":612919,"bill_number":"SR869","title":"Rate of Diagnosis for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Related Disorders; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Rate of Diagnosis for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Related Disorders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR869/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41108","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":612921,"bill_number":"SR852","title":"Greene, AAmir; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending AAmir Greene; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR852/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41081","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612923,"bill_number":"HB918","title":"Revenue and taxation; define terms \"Internal Revenue Code\" and Internal Revenue Code of 1986\"; 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 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":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB918/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41101","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":612925,"bill_number":"SR857","title":"Dubree, Angie R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Angie R. Dubree of Middle Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR857/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41080","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":612926,"bill_number":"HB914","title":"Social services; school personnel required to report child abuse shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse and deprivation records, so as to provide that school personnel who are required to report child abuse shall be notified by the department or governmental child protective agency upon receipt of such report and upon completion of its investigation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Agrees Senate Amend or Sub As Amended","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB914/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41067","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":612929,"bill_number":"HR1234","title":"Hilliard, Zesta Yancey; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zesta Yancey Hilliard and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1234/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41096","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":612931,"bill_number":"HB911","title":"Crimes and offenses; strangulation as aggravated assault; add provisions","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 add provisions regarding strangulation as an aggravated assault; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to fix cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB911/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41063","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":612933,"bill_number":"HR1226","title":"Deputy David W. Gilstrap Memorial Highway; Oconee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy David W. Gilstrap and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1226/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41070","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":612935,"bill_number":"SR848","title":"Ricky Leslie Day; recognize February 12, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cadet Ricky W. Leslie and recognizing February 12, 2014, as Ricky Leslie Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR848/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41059","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":612936,"bill_number":"HR1224","title":"Association County Commissioners of Georgia; centennial anniversary; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) on the occasion of its centennial anniversary and inviting its staff to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1224/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41055","sponsor":"Lynne Riley"},
{"bill_id":612938,"bill_number":"HB912","title":"Manchester, City of; staggered terms of office for members of governing authority; provide","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 April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3668) and an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4486), so as to provide for staggered terms of office for members of the governing authority; to provide for the manner of election and transition terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB912/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41064","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":612940,"bill_number":"HB915","title":"Identity theft; security freezes for minors; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 34 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identity theft, so as to provide for security freezes for minors; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for requesting and executing such security freezes; to provide for removal of such security freezes; to provide for fees; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB915/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41068","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":612942,"bill_number":"HR1231","title":"Rucker, Brooke; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brooke Rucker and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1231/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41093","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":612943,"bill_number":"SR863","title":"Turner, Susanna Jane; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Susanna Jane Turner of Georgia Southwestern State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR863/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41084","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":614095,"bill_number":"HB932","title":"Local government; any service contract such entities enter into shall contain a termination clause; 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 provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to provide that any service contract such entities enter into shall contain a termination clause; to provide that poor performance or cost overrun shall constitute cause for termination of the contract; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB932/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41133","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":614100,"bill_number":"SR870","title":"Phillips, Corporal Stan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Corporal Stan Phillips; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR870/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41111","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":614104,"bill_number":"HR1239","title":"House Development Authority Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Development Authority Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1239/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41119","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":614109,"bill_number":"HR1235","title":"C. H. \"Bud\" Sledge Memorial Bridge; Peach County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Carlton Harmon \"Bud\" Sledge and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1235/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41115","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":614113,"bill_number":"HR1240","title":"M.L.K., Jr., Memorial Highway; City of Fitzgerald; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating a road in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1240/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41134","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":614118,"bill_number":"HB922","title":"State taxable net income; limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; 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 for Georgia income tax purposes, so as to provide a limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; 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":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB922/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41114","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":614123,"bill_number":"HR1262","title":"Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; February 25, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia and recognizing Tuesday, February 25, 2014, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1262/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41156","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":614127,"bill_number":"HR1251","title":"Emergency Medical Services Day at the state capitol; February 10, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2014, as Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol and commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1251/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41145","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":614132,"bill_number":"HR1241","title":"UK of Great Britain & Northern Ireland; express cooperation with and invite Consul General to House","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and inviting the Consul General Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford of the United Kingdom to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1241/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41135","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":614136,"bill_number":"HR1244","title":"Cox, Bobby; induction into National Baseball Hall of Fame; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bobby Cox for his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and inviting Mr. Cox to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1244/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41138","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":614141,"bill_number":"HB930","title":"General Assembly; adopt standards and instructions for Article V convention delegates; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government; to provide that the General Assembly shall adopt standards and instructions for Article V convention delegates; to provide for the revocation of a resolution calling for an Article V convention under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain votes by delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for penalties; to provide for an advisory group and its composition, powers, duties, and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB930/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41131","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":614146,"bill_number":"HB931","title":"Crimes and offenses; persons who provoke a use of force cannot claim benefit of the Code section; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-3-23.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to no duty to retreat prior to use of force in self-defense, so as to provide that persons who provoke a use of force cannot claim the benefit of the Code section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB931/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41132","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":614150,"bill_number":"SR871","title":"Shaw, Debbie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debbie Shaw; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR871/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41110","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":614155,"bill_number":"HR1245","title":"Rural Health Day at the state capitol; March 5, 2014; commend and invite GRHA members to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association, recognizing March 5, 2014, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol, and inviting GRHA members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1245/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41139","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":614159,"bill_number":"HB929","title":"State government; provide definitions; Article V convention delegates; provisions","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 definitions; to provide for the method of selecting delegates and alternate delegates to an Article V convention; to provide for the qualifications of delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for the recall of delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for oaths; to provide for expenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB929/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41130","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":614164,"bill_number":"HR1259","title":"Murray, Mr. Aaron; accomplishments and public service; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Aaron Murray on his extraordinary accomplishments as a student-athlete with the University of Georgia football team and for his public service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1259/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41153","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":614169,"bill_number":"HR1247","title":"Glavine, Thomas Michael \"Tom\"; induction into Major League Baseball Hall of Fame; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Michael \"Tom\" Glavine, recognizing him for being inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1247/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41141","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":614173,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"Troup County Airport Authority; repeal","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Troup County Airport Authority, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3387), as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB359/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41158","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":614178,"bill_number":"HR1258","title":"Nat. Foundation for Women Legislators; Nat. Assoc. of Attorneys General; \"Love Is Not Abuse\" campaign; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Foundation for Women Legislators, the National Association of Attorneys General, and Liz Claiborne's \"Love Is Not Abuse\" campaign; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1258/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41152","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":614182,"bill_number":"HR1248","title":"Maddux, Greg; induction into Baseball Hall of Fame; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Greg Maddux, recognizing him for his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1248/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41142","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":614187,"bill_number":"HR1249","title":"Davis, Teresa; condolences and invite family members & EMS personnel to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Teresa Davis and inviting the members of her family and EMS personnel to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1249/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41143","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":614191,"bill_number":"HR1254","title":"Cheokas, Mrs. Anna Moraitakis; 90th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Anna Moraitakis Cheokas on the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1254/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41148","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":614196,"bill_number":"SR874","title":"Moore, Leo; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Leo Moore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR874/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41122","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":614201,"bill_number":"HB926","title":"Local government; requiring transfer of ownership of privately constructed water or sewage systems under certain circumstances; prohibit","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 applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to prohibit local governments from requiring transfer of the ownership of privately constructed water or sewage systems under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB926/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41127","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":614205,"bill_number":"HR1242","title":"National School Counseling Week; February 3-7, 2014; recognize and invite Robin Zorn to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Robin Zorn, recognizing the week of February 3-7, 2014, as National School Counseling Week, and inviting Robin Zorn to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1242/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41136","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":614210,"bill_number":"HR1256","title":"Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Chargers baseball team; outstanding 2013 season; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Chargers baseball team on an outstanding 2013 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1256/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41150","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":614214,"bill_number":"SR873","title":"Thomas, Frank; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frank Thomas on being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR873/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41121","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":614219,"bill_number":"HB923","title":"Journey Ann Cowart Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 15 of Title 19, and Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the \"Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act,\" child abuse, and general provisions for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, so as to clarify defined terms and change provisions relating to disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB923/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41124","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":614224,"bill_number":"HR1255","title":"Leadership Paulding 24; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Paulding 24; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1255/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41149","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":614228,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"Missing Children Information Center; provide missing child reports for foster children","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Missing Children Information Center, so as to provide for missing child reports for foster children; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB358/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41113","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":614233,"bill_number":"HB924","title":"Minors; operator of Internet website, online service, online application, or mobile application has actual or constructive knowledge that a minor is using its services shall permit the minor to remove posted information; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 39-5-2, relating to notification to subscribers of products that limit, restrict, or monitor a minor's use of the Internet, so as to provide that an operator of an Internet website, online service, online application, or mobile application that has actual or constructive knowledge that a minor is using its services shall permit the minor to remove posted information; to provide for notices; to provide for instructions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":"Juvenile Justice","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB924/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41125","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":614237,"bill_number":"HR1250","title":"Whiddon, Randall; condolences and invite family members & EMS personnel to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Randall Whiddon and inviting the members of his family and EMS personnel to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1250/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41144","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":614242,"bill_number":"HB925","title":"Commerce and trade; exemption for sale of zero emission vehicles; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-664.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on the ownership, operation, or control of motor vehicle dealerships by manufacturers and franchisors, so as to provide an exemption for the sale of zero emission vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB925/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41126","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":614247,"bill_number":"SR872","title":"Chinese Community Center's 34th Annual Lunar New Year Banquet; recognize January 31, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Chinese Community Center's 34th Annual Lunar New Year Banquet on January 31, 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR872/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41120","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":614251,"bill_number":"HR1236","title":"Special Agent Larry Paul Collins Memorial Highway; City of Hawkinsville and City of Cordele; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Special Agent Larry Paul Collins and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1236/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41116","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":614256,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Elections; costs of special elections to fill vacancies in public offices shall be paid by the state","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 that the costs of special elections to fill vacancies in public offices shall be paid by the state in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB357/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41109","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":614260,"bill_number":"SR876","title":"Senate; amend Rules","description":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"Senate Committee Unfavorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR876/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41157","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":614265,"bill_number":"HR1243","title":"Milton High School Baseball Team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Milton High School Baseball Team on its numerous accomplishments and inviting the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1243/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41137","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":614269,"bill_number":"SR875","title":"Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; create Joint Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR875/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41123","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":614274,"bill_number":"HR1260","title":"Firefighters Appreciation Day at the capitol; February 4, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 4, 2014, as the 42nd annual Firefighters Appreciation Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1260/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41154","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":614279,"bill_number":"SR877","title":"Adams, Jr., Floyd; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Floyd Adams, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR877/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41159","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":614283,"bill_number":"HR1257","title":"Gelfand, Kurt; commend; Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the capitol; February 6, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kurt Gelfand and recognizing February 6, 2014, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1257/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41151","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":614288,"bill_number":"HR1238","title":"Trooper First Class Keith Harlan Sewell Memorial Bridge; Morgan County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper First Class Keith Harlan Sewell and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1238/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41118","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":614292,"bill_number":"HB927","title":"Enterprise zones; certain criteria for qualifying business enterprise; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 88 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enterprise zones, so as to provide certain criteria for a qualifying business enterprise; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB927/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41128","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":614297,"bill_number":"HR1261","title":"Taylor, Virginia; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Virginia Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1261/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41155","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":614302,"bill_number":"HR1253","title":"Grissom, Marquis Deon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marquis Deon Grissom; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1253/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41147","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":614306,"bill_number":"HR1246","title":"FFA Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2014; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the FFA Organization, recognizing February 18, 2014, as FFA Day at the state capitol, and inviting the Georgia FFA association to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1246/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41140","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":614311,"bill_number":"HB921","title":"Development Authority Transparency and Accountability Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of directors and officers of development authorities, so as to provide for a short title; to provide for communication and reporting to 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":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":"Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB921/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41112","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":614315,"bill_number":"HR1252","title":"Paulding County Civics Day participants; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the participants of the annual Paulding County Civics Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1252/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41146","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":614320,"bill_number":"HR1237","title":"Trooper First Class James Keith Stewart, Jr., Memorial Highway; City of Vienna and City of Pitts; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper First Class James Keith Stewart, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1237/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41117","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":614324,"bill_number":"HB928","title":"Property; summary dispossessory judgments in dispossessory proceedings; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-7-53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of a writ of possession, trial of issues, and possession pending trial in dispossessory proceedings, so as to provide for summary dispossessory judgments in dispossessory proceedings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB928/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41129","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":615683,"bill_number":"HB951","title":"Fully Informed Jury Act of 2014; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct and argument of counsel relative to trial, so as to permit a certain argument to the jury; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB951/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41206","sponsor":"Charles Gregory"},
{"bill_id":615684,"bill_number":"HR1267","title":"Chambliss, Senator Saxby; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Senator Saxby Chambliss and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1267/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41189","sponsor":"Sam Watson"},
{"bill_id":615686,"bill_number":"HR1268","title":"Fountain, Karen Yvonne; Knorthstar Outreach, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Karen Yvonne Fountain and Knorthstar Outreach, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1268/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41190","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":615687,"bill_number":"HR1279","title":"Savannah River Basin; development of water management plan; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the development of a water management plan for the Savannah River Basin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1279/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41207","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":615690,"bill_number":"HB939","title":"Gwinnett County; office of probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Gwinnett County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB939/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41171","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":615691,"bill_number":"HB944","title":"Douglas County; board of elections and registration; composition of board and selection and appointment of members; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Douglas County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3880), so as to provide for composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB944/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41182","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":615694,"bill_number":"SR883","title":"Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Lady Chargers Softball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Lady Chargers softball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR883/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41175","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":615696,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Juvenile Proceedings; remove the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts over certain juvenile offenses","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transfers of juvenile cases involving delinquency, so as to remove the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts over certain juvenile offenses; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB362/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41201","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":615698,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Hospitals; prohibit certain conduct relating to physicians; provide definitions","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 prohibit certain conduct relating to physicians; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB360/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41162","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":615700,"bill_number":"SR878","title":"TeleHealth Day; recognize February 7, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth and recognizing February 7, 2014, as TeleHealth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR878/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41160","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":615702,"bill_number":"HR1265","title":"House Study Committee on Autonomous Vehicle Technology; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Autonomous Vehicle Technology; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1265/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41187","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":615704,"bill_number":"HB933","title":"Sales and use tax; regarding sale or use of certain property used in maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; remove sunset 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 remove the sunset for the exemption regarding the sale or use of certain property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB933/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41165","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":615706,"bill_number":"HR1263","title":"Governor Eurith Dickinson \"Ed\" Rivers Memorial Highway; City of Lakeland; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Governor Eurith Dickinson \"Ed\" Rivers and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1263/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41173","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":615708,"bill_number":"HB936","title":"State government; information pertaining to certain contracts with state agencies be open for inspection; 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 for state government, so as to provide that information pertaining to certain contracts with state agencies be open for inspection; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB936/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41168","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":615711,"bill_number":"SR882","title":"Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Chargers Baseball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Chargers baseball team on an outstanding 2013 season; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR882/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41176","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":615712,"bill_number":"HR1271","title":"Heritage Sandy Springs; 30th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 30th anniversary of Heritage Sandy Springs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1271/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41193","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":615715,"bill_number":"HR1273","title":"Swann, Bertha Mae; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Bertha Mae Swann on her birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1273/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41195","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":615716,"bill_number":"HB950","title":"Motor vehicles; following too closely shall be a punishable offense if activity results in contact with another vehicle; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to following too closely, so as to provide that such action shall be a punishable offense only if such activity results in contact with another vehicle; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB950/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41205","sponsor":"Charles Gregory"},
{"bill_id":615719,"bill_number":"HB937","title":"Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; define certain terms; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to define certain terms; to provide for the return of member contribution when a member not in good standing dies; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB937/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41169","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":615721,"bill_number":"HR1275","title":"Oconee County Quiz Bowl team; 2013 National Champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Oconee County Quiz Bowl team on becoming the 2013 National Champions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1275/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41197","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":615723,"bill_number":"HR1274","title":"Easter, Willie James \"Bubba\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Willie James \"Bubba\" Easter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1274/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41196","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":615725,"bill_number":"HB935","title":"Retirement and pensions; disclosure of public records shall include local retirement systems; provide exemption","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 exemption from the disclosure of public records shall include local retirement systems; to provide for a biennial actuarial investigation of local retirement systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB935/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41167","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":615727,"bill_number":"HB948","title":"General Assembly; provide by local law for mandatory attendance until age 17 within local school system; authorize","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, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by local law for mandatory attendance until age 17 within a local school system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB948/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41186","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":615729,"bill_number":"SR884","title":"Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day; recognize February 10, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2014, as Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR884/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41178","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":615731,"bill_number":"HB938","title":"Gwinnett County; office of chief magistrate; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of Gwinnett County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB938/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41170","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":615733,"bill_number":"HR1264","title":"Olief Wainwright Memorial Bridge; Taylor County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Olief Wainwright and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1264/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41174","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":615736,"bill_number":"HR1266","title":"Georgia State Defense Force; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State Defense Force and inviting John S. Derucki, Melanie Dallas, Anthony Rollins, Raymond Slocumb, Jr., and Rodney D. Akers to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1266/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41188","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":615737,"bill_number":"HB934","title":"Revenue and taxation; aviation gasoline used by air ambulance services; exempt from certain taxes","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 exempt aviation gasoline used by air ambulance services from certain taxes; 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":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB934/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41166","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":615740,"bill_number":"HB943","title":"Cancer Treatment Fairness 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 generally, so as to require that a health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide prohibited actions; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB943/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41181","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":615741,"bill_number":"HR1277","title":"St. Philip African Methodist Episcopal Church Gospel Choir; 70th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Saint Philip African Methodist Episcopal Church W.N. Griffin, Jr. Gospel Choir on the occasion of their 70th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1277/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41199","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":615744,"bill_number":"HB949","title":"Game and fish; use of suppressors on hunting firearms; authorize","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 suppressors on hunting firearms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":"Game, Fish & Parks","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB949/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41204","sponsor":"Charles Gregory"},
{"bill_id":615745,"bill_number":"HB947","title":"Labor and industrial relations; payment of wages by credit to prepaid debit card; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to master and servant, so as to provide for the payment of wages by credit to a prepaid debit card; to require employers to offer employees certain choices relating to the payment of wages; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Conference Committee Appointed 98th, 72nd, 24th","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB947/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41185","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":615748,"bill_number":"HB946","title":"HOPE; certain requirements for students who graduated from high school or received general education development diploma prior to 1993; provide exceptions","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 exceptions to certain requirements for students who graduated from high school or received a general educational development diploma prior to 1993; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB946/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41184","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":615750,"bill_number":"SR885","title":"Junior League of Cobb-Marietta; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR885/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41202","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":615752,"bill_number":"HR1276","title":"Burnett, William Grant; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Grant Burnett; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1276/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41198","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":615754,"bill_number":"HR1281","title":"Johnny \"Eric\" Purvis Memorial Bridge; Glynn County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Johnny \"Eric\" Purvis and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1281/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41209","sponsor":"Jeff Chapman"},
{"bill_id":615756,"bill_number":"HR1269","title":"National Wear Red Day at the state capitol; February 7, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION acknowledging the struggle that women with heart disease face every day and recognizing February 7, 2014, as National Wear Red Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1269/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41191","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":615758,"bill_number":"HR1270","title":"Building Owners and Managers Assoc. (BOMA) Day at the capitol; February 25, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA) on a century of service and recognizing February 25, 2014, as BOMA Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1270/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41192","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":615761,"bill_number":"HR1272","title":"Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Lady Chargers softball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Lady Chargers softball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1272/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41194","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":615762,"bill_number":"HB945","title":"Elections and primaries; provide portable voter registration; provisions","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 portable voter registration in this state; to provide for name changes and eligibility for voting under such new name; to provide for voting after moving to new address; to provide for certain maintenance of the state-wide voter registration list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB945/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41183","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":615765,"bill_number":"SR879","title":"Charlton County High School Baseball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Charlton County High School baseball team for winning the Class A Public State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR879/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41161","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":615766,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; create","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 create the Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; to provide for its members and purposes; to provide for reports; 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":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB361/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41164","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":615769,"bill_number":"HB941","title":"State purchasing; cost comparison prior to entering into certain private service contracts; require","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-5-67 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competitive bidding procedures for state purchasing, so as to require a cost comparison prior to entering into certain private service contracts; to prohibit the state from entering into private service contracts unless financially advantageous compared to performance of the contract by public employees; 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":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":"State Properties","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB941/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41179","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":615770,"bill_number":"SR880","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR880/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41163","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":615773,"bill_number":"SR881","title":"Senate Senior Technology Gap Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Senior Technology Gap Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR881/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41177","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":615775,"bill_number":"HR1280","title":"United States Congress; support successful negotiation of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between United States and European Union; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Executive Branch and the United States Congress to support the successful negotiation of a mutually beneficial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between the United States and European Union; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1280/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41208","sponsor":"Michael Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":615777,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Miscellaneous Liens; create a contractor's cause of action for unpaid work","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 10 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous liens, so as to create a contractor's cause of action for unpaid work; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"Senate Third Read Lost","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB363/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41203","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":615779,"bill_number":"HR1278","title":"Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Gibson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Evelyn Gibson Lowery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1278/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41200","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":615781,"bill_number":"HB942","title":"Online Voter Registration Act of 2014; enact","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 online voter registration; to provide for online updating of voter registration information; to provide for procedures and requirements; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB942/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41180","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":615783,"bill_number":"HB940","title":"Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit; election of additional judges; change date","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for an additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 570), so as to change the date of election of such additional judges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB940/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41172","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":616869,"bill_number":"SR886","title":"Math Day; recognize February 11, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 11, 2014, as Math Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR886/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41214","sponsor":"Hardie Davis"},
{"bill_id":616870,"bill_number":"HB956","title":"Joint development authorities; allow job tax credit be applied against taxpayer's withholding tax payment; provisions","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 joint development authorities, so as to allow a job tax credit to be applied against the taxpayer's withholding tax payment; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income taxes, so as to allow certain job tax credits to be applied to a taxpayer's withholding tax payment; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB956/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41224","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":616871,"bill_number":"HR1286","title":"Peco, Troy; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Troy Peco and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1286/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41241","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":616872,"bill_number":"HR1284","title":"Fry, Ford; Georgia's Restauranteur of the Year; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Ford Fry on being named Georgia's Restauranteur of the Year and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1284/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41239","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":616873,"bill_number":"HR1299","title":"Juliano, Deputy Sheriff Justin; Deputy Sheriff Brian Faulk; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deputy Sheriff Justin Juliano and Deputy Sheriff Brian Faulk on their arrest of Aubrey Lee Price; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1299/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41254","sponsor":"Jeff Chapman"},
{"bill_id":616874,"bill_number":"SR888","title":"Roger Wise, Jr. Day; recognize February 13, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Roger Wise, Jr., and recognizing February 13, 2014, as Roger Wise, Jr., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR888/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41221","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":616875,"bill_number":"HB958","title":"Revenue and taxation; state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; 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 state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes to qualified food banks; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes for covered items on specified dates; to provide a new exemption for purchase of energy efficient products or water efficient products to extend the exemption from state sales and use taxes for competitive projects of regional significance; 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":"2014-04-14","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB958/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41226","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":616876,"bill_number":"HB966","title":"Pharmacies; licensed health practitioners prescribe opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities pursuant to a protocol; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to authorize licensed health practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities pursuant to a protocol; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide for grants to ensure availability of opioid antagonists; to authorize emergency medical services personnel to administer parenteral injections of opioid antagonists; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB966/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41236","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":616877,"bill_number":"SR891","title":"Savannah State University Day; recognize February 13, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2014, as Savannah State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR891/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41230","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":616878,"bill_number":"HR1301","title":"National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution; General Daniel Stewart Chapter; 100th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the General Daniel Stewart Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution on the 100th anniversary of its establishment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1301/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41256","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":616879,"bill_number":"HR1289","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day at the capitol; February 12, 2014; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2014, as the sixth annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol and inviting the brothers and thereby the fraternity to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1289/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41244","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":616880,"bill_number":"HR1290","title":"Adams, Floyd, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Floyd Adams, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1290/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41245","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":616881,"bill_number":"HR1292","title":"Sailor, Reverend W. Ron, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend W. Ron Sailor, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1292/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41247","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":616882,"bill_number":"HB953","title":"Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; salary supplements for judges; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and providing for its powers, duties, jurisdiction, and officers, approved February 12, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 110), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the salary supplements for the judges of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB953/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41217","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":616883,"bill_number":"HR1297","title":"Peachtree Symphonic Winds; conductor G. Allen Barbee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Peachtree Symphonic Winds and its conductor, G. Allen Barbee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1297/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41252","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":616884,"bill_number":"HR1283","title":"Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray Memorial Bridge; Columbia County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the bridge at Interstate 20 and Lewiston Road in Columbia County as the Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray Memorial Bridge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1283/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41238","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":616885,"bill_number":"HR1282","title":"Trooper First Class William Gaines Andrews, Jr., Memorial Highway; City of Woodland; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper First Class William Gaines Andrews, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1282/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41220","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":616886,"bill_number":"HR1296","title":"Popham, Benjamin Blackwell; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjamin Blackwell Popham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1296/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41251","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":616887,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Motor Vehicles; create a new class of motor vehicles; autonomous vehicles; definitions; requirements to operate","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 autonomous vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements to operate an autonomous vehicle; to provide for the operation of autonomous vehicles on public highways for testing purposes; to provide for indemnity to vehicle manufacturers in certain instances; to provide for the regulation of autonomous vehicles; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB369/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41257","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":616888,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions; change the eligibility to be a member of a commission","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-8-84 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of membership of metropolitan area planning and development commissions and redistricting of areas removed from jurisdiction of existing commission, so as to change the eligibility to be a member of a commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB367/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41213","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":616889,"bill_number":"HB954","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; change definition of fair market value","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 change the definition of fair market value of property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB954/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41218","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":616890,"bill_number":"HR1293","title":"Burns, Chief of Police Thomas Michael \"Mike\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief of Police Thomas Michael \"Mike\" Burns; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1293/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41248","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":616891,"bill_number":"HB957","title":"Georgia Brownfield Act; enact","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, the \"Georgia Hazardous Site Reuse and Redevelopment Act,\" so as provide a new short title; to revise definitions; to expand the limitation of liability to certain purchasers; to provide for transfer of limitation of liability; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB957/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41225","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":616892,"bill_number":"HR1294","title":"2013 Martinez Evans Little League 10-11 All-Star baseball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2013 Martinez Evans Little League 10-11 All-Star baseball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1294/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41249","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":616893,"bill_number":"HR1291","title":"Stenson, Reverend Doctor Marshell, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Doctor Marshell Stenson, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1291/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41246","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":616894,"bill_number":"SR887","title":"Keane, Jake; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jake Keane; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR887/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41215","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":616895,"bill_number":"HR1287","title":"Greene, AAmir; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending AAmir Greene and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1287/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41242","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":616896,"bill_number":"HB955","title":"State sales and use tax; local taxes on motor fuels be used for maintaining adequate system of public road and bridges; dedicate","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 state sales and use tax, so as to dedicate local sales and use taxes on motor fuels to be used for maintaining an adequate system of public roads and bridges; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB955/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41219","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":616897,"bill_number":"HB964","title":"Education; provide charter-schools-in-the-workplace and charter-schools-in-a-municipality; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31A of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state charter schools, so as to provide for charter-schools-in-the-workplace and charter-schools-in-a-municipality; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for enrollment priorities for state charter schools; to provide for petitions for charter-schools-in-the workplace and charter-schools-in-a-municipality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB964/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41234","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":616898,"bill_number":"HR1295","title":"2013 Martinez Evans Senior League baseball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2013 Martinez Evans Senior League baseball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1295/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41250","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":616899,"bill_number":"SR889","title":"Chambliss, Senator Saxby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Senator Saxby Chambliss for his service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR889/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41222","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":616900,"bill_number":"HB960","title":"Local government; provide for use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to urban redevelopment for counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for definitions; to provide for public contracts with private enterprises for the completion of surface transportation projects; to provide for methods of procurement for surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for limitations on former public employees when negotiating contracts for surface transportation projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB960/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41228","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":616902,"bill_number":"HB959","title":"Ad valorem tax; property; provide exemption for forestry equipment","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 provide for an ad valorem tax exemption for forestry equipment; to provide for a state-wide referendum; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB959/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41227","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":616903,"bill_number":"HB961","title":"Charlton County; board of commissioners; change provisions relating to districts","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, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3694), so as to change provisions relating to commissioner districts; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB961/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41231","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":616904,"bill_number":"HR1285","title":"Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol; February 12, 2014; recognize and invite representatives to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fort Valley State University, recognizing February 12, 2014, as Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol, and inviting representatives from Fort Valley State University to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1285/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41240","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":616905,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"\"Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act\"; provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership","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. 2737), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3505), so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership of such authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB366/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41212","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":616906,"bill_number":"HB952","title":"Fireworks; provide sale of consumer fireworks; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fireworks, so as to provide for the sale of consumer fireworks; to provide for definitions; to provide for licensing and fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB952/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41216","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":616907,"bill_number":"HB963","title":"Crimes and offenses; gambling; define certain terms; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling and other offenses, so as to define certain terms; to provide that certain veterans organizations may sell certain pull tab games of chance; to transfer the responsibility for regulation of bingo games and issuance of bingo licenses from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to the Department of Revenue; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans benefits, so as to provide for certain bingo for veterans; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB963/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41233","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":616908,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Fair Business Practices Act; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40, Chapter 2 of Title 42, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Fair Business Practices Act, delinquency proceedings in juvenile court, suspension of driver's license for certain drug offenses, the Board and Department of Corrections, and general tort provisions, respectively, so as to enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-13","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB365/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41211","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":616909,"bill_number":"SR890","title":"Bryan, Buddy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Buddy Bryan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR890/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41229","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":616910,"bill_number":"HB967","title":"City of McRae-Helena; create and incorporate new municipality; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the abolition of the current charters of the municipalities of the City of Helena and the City of McRae; to create and incorporate a new municipality under the name \"City of McRae-Helena, Georgia\"; 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 repeal certain local Acts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB967/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41237","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":616911,"bill_number":"HR1300","title":"Cooper, Dr. Tom; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Tom Cooper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1300/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41255","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":616912,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code and schedules, offenses, and penalties, respectively, so as to revise and correct errors or omissions in furtherance of the work of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform to recommend legislation; to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to in whom parental power lies and how such power may be lost, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-28","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB364/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41210","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":616913,"bill_number":"HR1298","title":"Brady, Conservation Ranger First Class David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conservation Ranger First Class David Brady with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division for dedicated service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1298/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41253","sponsor":"Jeff Chapman"},
{"bill_id":616914,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Civil Practice; plaintiff's right to dismiss an action; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dismissal of actions, so as to change provisions relating to a plaintiff's right to dismiss an action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB368/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41223","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":616915,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"Charlton County; board of education; change provisions relating to 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 for Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3688), so as to change provisions relating to board of education districts; to provide for members currently serving; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB962/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41232","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":616916,"bill_number":"HB965","title":"Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, so as to provide immunities from certain arrests, charges, or prosecutions for persons seeking medical assistance for a drug overdose; to amend Code Section 3-3-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB965/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41235","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":616917,"bill_number":"HR1288","title":"4-H Clubs of Georgia; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and inviting Mr. Oakley Perry, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2013-2014 4-H Leadership Team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1288/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41243","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":617678,"bill_number":"HB972","title":"Domestic relations; child custody proceedings; make legislative findings; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to child custody proceedings, so as to make legislative findings; to provide for a limitation on the definition of the term \"actual harm\"; to provide for certain requirements for parenting plans; to provide requirements for a finding of actual harm to a child; to provide for the burden of proof; to prohibit certain restrictions on parents in parenting plans; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB972/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41265","sponsor":"Jason Spencer"},
{"bill_id":617679,"bill_number":"HR1308","title":"Crawley, Conservation Corporal Michael; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Conservation Corporal Michael Crawley for his dedication and service to the citizens of Georgia and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1308/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41312","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":617680,"bill_number":"SR907","title":"Makova, Anna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Anna Makova of College of Coastal Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR907/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41305","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617681,"bill_number":"HR1318","title":"Archer High School wrestling team; state champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Archer High School wrestling team on winning the state championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1318/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41322","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":617682,"bill_number":"HR1324","title":"Oral Health Awareness Month; February; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of oral health as a part of overall health, supporting efforts to improve the oral health of all in Georgia, and recognizing February as Oral Health Awareness Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1324/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41329","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":617683,"bill_number":"HR1305","title":"CEBLA Water Supply Task Force; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the CEBLA Water Supply Task Force; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1305/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41282","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":617685,"bill_number":"HB973","title":"Medicaid; changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent claims; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7B of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to false Medicaid claims, so as to provide for changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent Medicaid claims; to provide for a definition; to revise certain provisions relating to when the court shall dismiss a civil action or claim; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB973/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41271","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":617686,"bill_number":"HR1317","title":"Williams, Reverend Jamaal Ja'Corrie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Jamaal Ja'Corrie Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1317/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41321","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":617687,"bill_number":"HR1314","title":"McLeod, Nettie Mae Fletcher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nettie Mae Fletcher McLeod; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1314/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41318","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":617688,"bill_number":"HR1320","title":"Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1320/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41324","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":617689,"bill_number":"HR1303","title":"Trooper Billy Arthur Tanner Memorial Highway; City of Rockmart; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Billy Arthur Tanner and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1303/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41276","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":617691,"bill_number":"HB985","title":"Crimes and offenses; filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; change provisions","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 change provisions relating to filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; to expand the protection against the filing of false liens to all citizens; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB985/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41338","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":617692,"bill_number":"HR1323","title":"Hemphill, Dr. Miley Mae; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Miley Mae Hemphill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1323/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41327","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":617693,"bill_number":"HR1302","title":"Eleanor D. Roosevelt Memorial Bridge; City of Warm Springs; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mrs. Eleanor D. Roosevelt and dedicating a bridge in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1302/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41266","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":617694,"bill_number":"SR921","title":"Bragg, Tom; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tom Bragg for his military service and recognizing his induction into the Ranger Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR921/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41340","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":617695,"bill_number":"SR903","title":"Marshall, Lakeshia A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Lakeshia A. Marshall of Atlanta Metropolitan State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR903/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41298","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617697,"bill_number":"SR895","title":"\"Alton Russell, The Georgia Tale Teller\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the work of \"Alton Russell, The Georgia Tale Teller\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR895/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41270","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":617698,"bill_number":"SR912","title":"Oliver, Darby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Darby Oliver of Darton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR912/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41290","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617699,"bill_number":"HR1326","title":"Lumsden, Dr. Thomas N.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Thomas N. Lumsden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1326/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41331","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":617700,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Sales and Use Taxes; method for creation of special districts; special districts transportation sales and use tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district transportation sales and use tax, so as to provide for a legislative purpose; to provide for the method for creation of special districts for the purpose of a special district transportation sales and use tax; to provide for the expiration of special districts in certain instances; to revise exemptions to such tax; to revise and repeal certain definitions; to provide for a sunset date for certain provisions; to provide for the election, ballot, imposition, collection, and cessation of a special district transportation sales and use tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB375/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41284","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":617701,"bill_number":"HR1312","title":"Talton, Houston County Sheriff Cullen; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Houston County Sheriff Cullen Talton for his service to the State of Georgia and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1312/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41316","sponsor":"Willie Talton"},
{"bill_id":617704,"bill_number":"SR896","title":"Georgia Legacy Program; create Joint Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Legacy Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR896/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41277","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":617705,"bill_number":"HR1306","title":"University of Georgia Extension; Smith-Lever Act; 100th anniversary; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of Georgia Extension on the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Smith-Lever Act and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1306/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41310","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":617706,"bill_number":"HB976","title":"Fayetteville, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fayetteville 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB976/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41274","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":617707,"bill_number":"HR1316","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1316/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41320","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":617708,"bill_number":"HR1327","title":"Hungary Day at the state capitol; February 1, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation with Hungary and recognizing February 1, 2014, as Hungary Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1327/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41332","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":617710,"bill_number":"SR905","title":"Owen, Gerri; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Gerri Owen of Georgia Highlands College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR905/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41301","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617711,"bill_number":"HR1311","title":"Baldwin County Bar Association; commend and invite members to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Baldwin County Bar Association and inviting members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1311/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41315","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":617712,"bill_number":"HB977","title":"Civil practice; provide filings that contain redacted information; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Articles 3 and 10 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings and motions and forms, respectively, so as to provide for filings that contain redacted information; to provide for exceptions and filings under seal; to provide for protective orders; to provide for references lists; to provide for waivers; to provide for form conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB977/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41275","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":617713,"bill_number":"HR1307","title":"Simmons, Cole; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Cole Simmons and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1307/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41311","sponsor":"Kevin Tanner"},
{"bill_id":617714,"bill_number":"SR894","title":"Capitol Commission; Pastor Ron J. Bigalke and Pastor Jim Young; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Capitol Commission, Pastor Ron J. Bigalke, and Pastor Jim Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR894/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41267","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":617715,"bill_number":"SR908","title":"O'Neal, Jensen Faith; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jensen Faith O'Neal of Dalton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR908/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41306","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617717,"bill_number":"HB968","title":"Business and occupation tax; repeal corporate net worth; provisions","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 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":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB968/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41259","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":617718,"bill_number":"HR1310","title":"Williams, Bert; 2013 American Community College Football Coaches Association's Coach of the Year; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bert Williams on being selected as the 2013 American Community College Football Coaches Association's (ACCFCA) Coach of the Year and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1310/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41314","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":617719,"bill_number":"SR898","title":"State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR898/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41293","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":617720,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority; allowable expenditures; repeal provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority, approved February 26, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2003), as amended, so as to repeal provisions relating to allowable expenditures of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB376/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41341","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":617721,"bill_number":"SR910","title":"Wilkinson, Jessica A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jessica A. Wilkinson of Georgia Gwinnett College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR910/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41286","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617723,"bill_number":"SR909","title":"Brown, Kayla; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kayla Brown of Columbus State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR909/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41285","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617724,"bill_number":"SR919","title":"Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Week; recognize February 10-14, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10-14, 2014, as Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR919/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41328","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":617725,"bill_number":"HR1325","title":"Miller, Willie Beatrice Lang; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Willie Beatrice Lang Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1325/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41330","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":617726,"bill_number":"SR893","title":"Shannon Industrial Parkway; Gordon County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Shannon Industrial Parkway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR893/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41262","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":617727,"bill_number":"HB983","title":"State sales and use tax; clarify eligible exemptions; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the state sales and use tax, so as to clarify eligible exemptions; to amend Code Section 2-1-5 of the Office Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for qualified agriculture producers, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB983/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41334","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":617730,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"\"HOPE Chest Act\"; enact; require net proceeds equal at least 35 percent of lottery proceeds","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 enact the \"HOPE Chest Act\"; to require that net proceeds equal at least 35 percent of lottery proceeds; to require the Georgia Lottery Corporation to submit certain financial reports to the legislative oversight committee; to require the legislative oversight committee to meet quarterly to review the operations of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB373/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41279","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":617731,"bill_number":"HR1315","title":"Ranel, Amy Oates; Drew Ridgley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amy Oates Ranel and Drew Ridgley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1315/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41319","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":617732,"bill_number":"HB981","title":"Public officers and employees; appointment of temporary replacement officer under certain circumstances; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-5-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public official investigated by special commission upon indictment, gubernatorial review if commission recommends suspension, suspension, reinstatement, and replacement officer, so as to provide for the appointment of a temporary replacement officer under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB981/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41302","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":617733,"bill_number":"SR897","title":"Senate State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR897/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41288","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":617734,"bill_number":"HB984","title":"Economic Development, Department of; Sports Marketing Fund; 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 Sports Marketing Fund; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and purposes; to provide for the Sports Marketing Board; to provide for members, powers and duties, and election of a chairperson; to provide for funding to sports commissions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB984/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41335","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":617736,"bill_number":"HR1322","title":"Lowe, Thomas M., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Thomas M. Lowe, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1322/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41326","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":617737,"bill_number":"HB978","title":"Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; change provisions relating to membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB978/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41281","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":617738,"bill_number":"HR1309","title":"Jefferson High School AFJROTC cadets; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Jefferson High School AFJROTC cadets and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1309/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41313","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":617739,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"HOPE Scholarship; require local school systems to calculate; provide grade point average; eligibility","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a uniform reporting system for certain purposes and academic eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship, so as to require local school systems to calculate and provide a grade point average for freshman, sophomore, and junior students for purposes of determining HOPE eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB372/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41269","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":617740,"bill_number":"HB974","title":"Retirement and pensions; required contributions to receive service credit; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amount of dues, deadline and minimum period for payments, dues required for credit service after March 1, 1951, and dues required for prior service, so as to change the required contribution to receive service credit; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB974/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41272","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":617742,"bill_number":"SR916","title":"Adams, Tayler R.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Tayler R. Adams of Bainbridge State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR916/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41307","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617743,"bill_number":"HR1328","title":"Barrow County; 100th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barrow County on its 100th year anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1328/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41333","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":617744,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"\"Psychiatric Advance Directive Act\"; provide competent adult to express his or her mental health care preferences","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for a psychiatric advance directive;to amend Code Section 16-5-5 and Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assisted suicide and health, respectively, so as to include cross-references to the psychiatric advance directive and provide for consistent terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB371/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41268","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":617745,"bill_number":"HB969","title":"Sales and use tax; sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; provide exemption for a limited period of time","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 a new 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 a new exemption for a limited period of time with respect to certain nonprofit volunteer health clinics; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB969/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41260","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":617746,"bill_number":"HB980","title":"Water and sewer projects; 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 definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB980/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41300","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":617747,"bill_number":"SR911","title":"Ingram, Rena E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Rena E. Ingram of Fort Valley State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR911/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41287","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617749,"bill_number":"SR892","title":"Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR892/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41258","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":617750,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"Financial institutions; repeal Articles 4 and 4A; enact new Articles 4 and 4A; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to financial institutions, so as to repeal Article 4, relating to the sale of checks or money orders, and Article 4A, relating to the cashing of checks, drafts, or money orders for consideration, and to enact new Articles 4 and 4A; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB982/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41303","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":617751,"bill_number":"SR900","title":"Jordan, Iris Lee Gay; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Iris Lee Gay Jordan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR900/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41294","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":617752,"bill_number":"SR906","title":"Love, Natalie Michelle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Natalie Michelle Love of East Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR906/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41304","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617753,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Pharmacists and Pharmacies; define certain terms; provide substitutions of interchangeable biological products","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 certain terms; to provide for substitutions of interchangeable biological products; to provide for requirements and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB370/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41261","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":617756,"bill_number":"HR1321","title":"Young, Freddie; Mary Young; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Freddie and Mary Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1321/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41325","sponsor":"Earnest Williams"},
{"bill_id":617757,"bill_number":"HR1329","title":"Stanton Springs Parkway; Walton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Stanton Springs Parkway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1329/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41336","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":617758,"bill_number":"HR1330","title":"Joint Study Committee on DeKalb County Governance; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on DeKalb County Governance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1330/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41339","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":617759,"bill_number":"SR914","title":"Allen, Cassandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Cassandra Allen of Clayton State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR914/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41292","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617760,"bill_number":"SR915","title":"Peco, Troy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Troy Peco; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR915/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41296","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617762,"bill_number":"SR913","title":"Martin, Taylar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Taylar Martin of Albany State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR913/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41289","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617763,"bill_number":"SR902","title":"Goel, Gautam Choudhury; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Gautam Choudhury Goel of Georgia Institute of Technology on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR902/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41297","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617764,"bill_number":"HB970","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; traffic-control signal monitoring devices; repeal all laws","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 all laws relating to traffic-control signal monitoring devices; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB970/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41263","sponsor":"Charles Gregory"},
{"bill_id":617765,"bill_number":"HR1304","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1304/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41278","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":617766,"bill_number":"HB971","title":"Consumer Information and Awareness Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to provide certain notice by health care practitioners to patients with regard to their license; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to require that advertisements identify a health care practitioner's license; to require identifiers and signage; to provide for violations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB971/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41264","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":617768,"bill_number":"SR899","title":"Donnelly, Elliot Charles; celebrate birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Elliot Charles Donnelly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR899/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41291","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":617769,"bill_number":"SR918","title":"DuBose, Edward; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Edward DuBose; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR918/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41309","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":617770,"bill_number":"HR1319","title":"Addition of phrase \"under God\" to Pledge of Allegiance; 60th anniversary; commemorate","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the year 2014 as the 60th anniversary of the addition of the phrase \"under God\" to the Pledge of Allegiance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1319/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41323","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":617771,"bill_number":"SR917","title":"Reams, Thomas Smith; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Thomas Smith Reams of Armstrong Atlantic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR917/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41308","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617772,"bill_number":"SR901","title":"Cody, Derrick and Anissa Teal; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Derrick Cody and Anissa Teal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"Senate Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR901/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41295","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":617774,"bill_number":"SR904","title":"Daigle, Caroline L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Caroline L. Daigle of Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR904/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41299","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":617775,"bill_number":"HB975","title":"Trust fund taxes; personal liability of persons responsible for tax collection and remittance; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-2-52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible person liability for trust fund taxes, so as to revise the provisions regarding personal liability of persons responsible for tax collection and remittance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB975/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41273","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":617776,"bill_number":"HR1313","title":"Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2014, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1313/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41317","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":617777,"bill_number":"HB979","title":"Education; provide for membership of certain boards in the event local legislation is not passed during 2014 regular session of General Assembly conforming size of boards to requirements of law; provisions","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 provide for membership of certain boards of education in the event that local legislation is not passed during the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly conforming the size of such boards to the requirements of law; to provide for terms of office for such members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB979/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41280","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":617778,"bill_number":"HB986","title":"Lowndes County State Court; provide additional judge; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Lowndes County, approved December 11, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 176), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2332) and an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3551), so as to provide an additional judge for said court; to provide for the initial appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and terms of office for the judges of said court; to provide for a chief judge of said court; to provide for the compensation of the judges of said court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB986/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41342","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":618677,"bill_number":"HR1339","title":"Georgia State University; Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1339/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41366","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":618679,"bill_number":"HR1345","title":"Georgia's adoption of the Common Core Standards; affirm","description":"A RESOLUTION affirming Georgia's adoption of the Common Core Standards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1345/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41374","sponsor":"Alisha Morgan"},
{"bill_id":618682,"bill_number":"HR1340","title":"Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 18, 2014, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1340/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41367","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":618684,"bill_number":"HR1337","title":"Conyers, Georgia; 160th anniversary of its founding; February 16, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2014, as the 160th anniversary of the founding of Conyers, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1337/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41364","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":618686,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"General Assembly; voting qualification or prerequisite; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide that, whenever the General Assembly shall enact any new voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure the Attorney General shall submit such provisions for review by a special master for a determination of whether such provisions will deny or abridges the right to vote on account of race or color or because of membership in a language minority group; to provide that, no person shall be denied the right to vote for failure to comply with such provisions; to provide for appeals; to provide for mandamus and injunctive relief; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB378/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41355","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":618690,"bill_number":"HR1335","title":"McIntosh High School cheerleading squad; congratulate and invite team and coaches to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2013-2014 McIntosh High School cheerleading squad and inviting the team and coaches to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1335/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41362","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":618692,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Waste Management; permit by notification for inert waste landfill operations","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 disposal, so as to provide for permit by notification for inert waste landfill operations; to amend Code Section 50-13-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedural requirements for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules, emergency rules, limitation on action to contest rules, and legislative override, so as to require rule proposal notices of the Environmental Protection Division to be furnished to specific standing committees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"Natural Resources and the Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB380/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41359","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":618695,"bill_number":"HR1331","title":"Tuskegee Airmen Major Herndon Cummings, Colonel John Whitehead, and Colonel Marion Rogers Intersection; Laurens County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Laurens County Tuskegee Airmen Major Herndon Cummings, Colonel John Whitehead, and Colonel Marion Rodgers and dedicating an intersection in their memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1331/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41351","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":618697,"bill_number":"HB990","title":"Social services; expansion of Medicaid eligibility through increase in income threshold without prior legislative approval; prohibit","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 prohibit the expansion of Medicaid eligibility through an increase in the income threshold without prior legislative approval; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB990/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41349","sponsor":"Jan Jones"},
{"bill_id":618701,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"\"Urban Redevelopment Law\"; revise terminology from \"slums\" to \"pockets of blight\"","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Urban Redevelopment Law,\" so as to revise terminology from \"slums\" to \"pockets of blight\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Conference Committee Appointed 102nd, 121st, 146th","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB374/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41283","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":618703,"bill_number":"SR920","title":"Thomas Watson Cullars Memorial Highway; Lincoln County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Thomas Watson Cullars and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR920/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41337","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":618707,"bill_number":"HB988","title":"'Innocent Persons' Compensation Act'; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Claims Advisory Board, so as to provide for compensation of persons wrongfully convicted and imprisoned; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for recommendations by the board as to payment of compensation; to provide for procedural rules; to provide for claims for compensation; to provide for uniform standards for compensation; to provide when compensation may be recommended and the factors to be considered; to provide for limitations of claims; to provide for reports on claims being transmitted to the General Assembly; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB988/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41347","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":618711,"bill_number":"HB993","title":"Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund; eligible for awards; define certain term; provisions","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 postconviction relief; to provide for compensation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB993/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41354","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":618713,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Motor Vehicles; failure to use safety belts may be considered evidence of causation and negligence","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 that the failure to use safety belts may be considered evidence of causation and negligence; to provide that the failure to wear a safety belt cannot be the basis for cancellation of insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB379/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41356","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":618715,"bill_number":"HR1332","title":"House Study Committee on Compensating Wrongfully Convicted Persons; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Compensating Wrongfully Convicted Persons; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1332/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41352","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":618718,"bill_number":"SR922","title":"Robinson, J. Mack; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of J. Mack Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR922/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41345","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":618720,"bill_number":"HR1344","title":"Atlanta Science Festival Week at the capitol; March 22-29, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22-29, 2014, as Atlanta Science Festival Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1344/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41371","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":618724,"bill_number":"HR1336","title":"Zellner, Joan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Joan Zellner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1336/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41363","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":618726,"bill_number":"HB989","title":"Alpharetta, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Alpharetta 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB989/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41348","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":618729,"bill_number":"HR1342","title":"Bennings, Brandon Keith Huff; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Brandon Keith Huff Bennings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1342/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41369","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":618731,"bill_number":"HB987","title":"Quality Basic Education Act; public schools permit home study students to take Scholastic Assessment Test without additional fees; provide","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 provide that public schools shall permit home study students to take the Scholastic Assessment Test without additional fees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB987/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41343","sponsor":"Charles Gregory"},
{"bill_id":618734,"bill_number":"HR1343","title":"Southwestern Judicial Circuit Bar Association; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Southwestern Judicial Circuit Bar Association and recognizing Superior Court Judge Rucker Smith, Patrick Calcutt, Esquire, Kevin Kwashnak, Esquire, and Alicia Page, Esquire; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1343/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41370","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":618738,"bill_number":"HR1333","title":"Adjournment; relative to","description":"A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1333/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41346","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":618740,"bill_number":"HR1338","title":"Ponder, T. Eric; Tammy Massengale Ponder; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating T. Eric Ponder and Tammy Massengale Ponder on their marriage; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1338/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41365","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":618742,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"\"Preservation of Religious Freedom Act\"","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 preservation of religious freedom; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for the granting of relief; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB377/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41344","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":618746,"bill_number":"HB992","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; securing or containing of live animals in back of vehicles on certain roads; require","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 regarding the uniform rules of the road, so as to require the securing or containing of live animals in the back of motor vehicles operated on certain roads; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a fine; to specify the basis for probable cause; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB992/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41353","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":618749,"bill_number":"HB991","title":"Fulton County; Industrial District; levying any tax for educational purposes; repeal amendment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia creating within Fulton County the Fulton County Industrial District and prohibiting the governing authority of Fulton County from levying any tax for educational purposes within such district; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB991/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41350","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":618751,"bill_number":"HB995","title":"Scotland, City of; provide four-year terms for mayor and council members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to reincorporate the City of Scotland, Georgia,\" approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4314), so as to provide for four-year terms for the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for initial terms; to provide for elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB995/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41372","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":618753,"bill_number":"HB996","title":"Insurance; provide for insurance compliance self-evaluative privilege; provisions","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 for insurance compliance self-evaluative privilege; to provide for intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for an insurance compliance self-evaluative audit document as privileged information; to provide for inadmissibility in certain legal actions; to provide for applications and exceptions; to provide for the burden of proof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB996/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41373","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":618756,"bill_number":"HR1341","title":"Acworth Police Department; involvement in Covering the Bases Event; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Acworth Police Department for its involvement in the Covering the Bases Event; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1341/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41368","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":618758,"bill_number":"HB994","title":"Special license plates; special emblem or logo in lieu of \"alternative fueled vehicle\"; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates to promote beneficial causes or identify certain individuals, so as to provide for a special emblem or logo in lieu of the requirement that the words \"alternative fueled vehicle\" be imprinted upon the license plate for certain types of vehicles utilizing alternative fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB994/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41358","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":618761,"bill_number":"HR1334","title":"Phillips, Corporal Stan; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Stan Phillips and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1334/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41360","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":621479,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Coroners; items of value of the deceased shall not be converted to the coroner/medical examiner's personal use","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of coroner or county medical examiner upon receipt of notice of suspicious or unusual death, authority to embalm body, identification, inventory and disposition of deceased's property, use of deceased's property for evidence, and autopsy when death occurs on state owned property, so as to provide that items of value of a deceased person of which a coroner or medical examiner takes possession shall not be converted to the coroner or medical examiner's personal use; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB383/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41386","sponsor":"Hardie Davis"},
{"bill_id":621480,"bill_number":"SR926","title":"Maloy, Cheri Anderson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cheri Anderson Maloy on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR926/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41377","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":621481,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"\"Georgia First Informer Broadcasters Act\"; provide planning for first informer broadcasters; definitions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-3-57 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the establishment of a standardized, verifiable, performance based unified incident command system for emergencies, so as to provide planning for first informer broadcasters in the unified incident command system and the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan; 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":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB381/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41375","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":621482,"bill_number":"SR923","title":"Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day; recognize February 12","description":"A RESOLUTION commending police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state and recognizing Wednesday, February 12, 2014, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR923/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41357","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":621485,"bill_number":"SR927","title":"Chavers, Mr. Jim; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Jim Chavers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR927/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41378","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":621486,"bill_number":"SR930","title":"Jones, Anthony Parker \"AJ\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Anthony Parker \"AJ\" Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR930/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41380","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":621487,"bill_number":"SR929","title":"Chambers, Cullen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Cullen Chambers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR929/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41379","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":621489,"bill_number":"SR932","title":"Parade of Quartets; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Parade of Quartets; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR932/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41382","sponsor":"Hardie Davis"},
{"bill_id":621490,"bill_number":"SR925","title":"Maddux, Greg; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Greg Maddux and recognizing him for his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR925/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41388","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":621492,"bill_number":"SR934","title":"Smith, Samuel D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Samuel D. Smith for his public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR934/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41384","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":621495,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"\"America's Founding Philosophy and Principle Act\"; require a course of study","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 curriculum relative to education, so as to require a course of study in America's founding philosophy and founding principles; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to require certain course content; to require a passing score for graduation; to require state-wide assessments to include certain content; to provide for a biennial report; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB384/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41387","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":621496,"bill_number":"SR931","title":"Weeks, Jr., Garret Walter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Garret Walter Weeks, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR931/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41381","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":621497,"bill_number":"SR933","title":"DeKalb County Governance; Joint Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on DeKalb County Governance; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-14","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR933/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41383","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":621501,"bill_number":"SR928","title":"Morris, Bette Beasley; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bette Beasley Morris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR928/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41376","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":621502,"bill_number":"SR924","title":"Glavine, Thomas Michael \"Tom\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Michael \"Tom\" Glavine and recognizing him for being inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR924/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41361","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":621503,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Theft; provide for the crime of retail theft; 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 for the crime of retail theft; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB382/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41385","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":622053,"bill_number":"SR951","title":"Georgia Peach Festival and 2013 Georgia Peach Queens; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Peach Festival and the 2013 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR951/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41413","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":622054,"bill_number":"HB1003","title":"Irwinton, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Irwinton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1003/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41416","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":622055,"bill_number":"HR1354","title":"Chatham, Zachary; Commerce City Schools' 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zachary Chatham, Commerce City Schools' 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1354/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41428","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":622056,"bill_number":"SR954","title":"Meyer, William Charles \"Buddy\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Charles \"Buddy\" Meyer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR954/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41446","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":622057,"bill_number":"SR942","title":"Hopkins, Bonnie J.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Bonnie J. Hopkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR942/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41404","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":622058,"bill_number":"HB1007","title":"Postsecondary education; distribution of funds contributed by taxpayers to student loan funds; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to postsecondary education, so as to change the distribution of funds contributed by taxpayers to student loan funds; to establish nonprofit corporations for the distribution of such funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1007/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41441","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":622059,"bill_number":"HB998","title":"Medical scholarships; revise provisions relating to scholarships and loans","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical scholarships, so as to revise provisions relating to medical scholarships and loans; to revise provisions relating to the areas to be served as a condition of receiving a scholarship or loan; to revise provisions relating to immediate liability for repayment; to repeal a population act provision; to revise legislative purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-16","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB998/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41396","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":622060,"bill_number":"SR943","title":"Butenschon, Frank; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frank Butenschon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR943/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41405","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":622062,"bill_number":"HR1352","title":"Humble, Colin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colin Humble; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1352/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41426","sponsor":"Matt Dollar"},
{"bill_id":622063,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Contracts; impose requirements on certain contracts and purchases by local boards of education","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 and Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts and purchases by public schools and bidding for government works projects, respectively, so as impose requirements on certain contracts and purchases by local boards of education; to require that professional services contracts exceeding $50,000.00 be competitively bid; to require that the guaranteed maximum price submitted by a construction manager at risk to a local board of education not be changed after execution of a contract; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability and an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB388/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41453","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":622064,"bill_number":"HR1357","title":"Plummer, Mr. Kris; Jefferson City School System's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Kris Plummer, Jefferson High School's Teacher of the Year and Jefferson City School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1357/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41431","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":622065,"bill_number":"SR937","title":"Albert Sidney \"Sid\" Newton Memorial Highway; Jenkins County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Albert Sidney \"Sid\" Newton and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Postponed","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR937/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41392","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":622066,"bill_number":"HR1358","title":"Boy Scout Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2014, as Boy Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1358/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41432","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":622067,"bill_number":"HB1010","title":"Local government; immunity of municipal corporations; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 33 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liability of municipal corporations for acts or omissions, so as to revise provisions relating to immunity of municipal corporations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1010/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41444","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":622068,"bill_number":"SR952","title":"Randall, Representative Nikki; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Representative Nikki Randall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR952/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41420","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":622069,"bill_number":"SR936","title":"University of West Georgia Day; recognize February 18, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of West Georgia and recognizing February 18, 2014, as University of West Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR936/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41390","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":622071,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Elections; revise the dates for primaries and elections and runoffs","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 the dates for primaries and elections and runoffs resulting therefrom; to revise times for qualifying for office; to revise the time for calling certain special elections; to provide definitions; to provide that electors who are eligible to vote by absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, as amended, shall vote by instant runoff ballot; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":"Ethics","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB390/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41449","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":622072,"bill_number":"HB1005","title":"Drug-free commercial zones; date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference; change","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 change the date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1005/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41418","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":622073,"bill_number":"HR1361","title":"Robinson, Jovon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jovon Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1361/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41435","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":622074,"bill_number":"HR1347","title":"Veterans Memorial Highway; Lee County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military veterans and dedicating a highway in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1347/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41419","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":622075,"bill_number":"SR949","title":"Carter, Jake; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Jake Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR949/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41411","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":622076,"bill_number":"HR1349","title":"Shaw, Debbie; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debbie Shaw and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1349/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41423","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":622077,"bill_number":"SR950","title":"2nd Annual Legislative Fly-In; recognize February 19, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2014, as the 2nd Annual Legislative Fly-In at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR950/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41412","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":622078,"bill_number":"HR1351","title":"Macon-Bibb County Day at the capitol; February 25, 2014; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2014, as Macon-Bibb County Day at the state capitol and inviting citizens and public officials from Macon-Bibb County to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1351/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41425","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":622080,"bill_number":"HR1359","title":"Sinyard, Jeff; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeff Sinyard for his years of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1359/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41433","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":622081,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia; change fees and costs; provisions","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 April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4271), so as to change fees and costs and the provisions relating thereto; to impose a technology fee for the service of dispossessory warrants; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB389/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41452","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":622082,"bill_number":"HR1346","title":"Veterans Memorial Interchange; Monroe County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military veterans and dedicating an interchange in their honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1346/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41398","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":622083,"bill_number":"HB1004","title":"Alcoholic beverages; imposing, levying, and collecting local excise taxes at airport owned or operated, or both, by a county or municipality; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-8-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales of alcoholic beverages at publicly owned airports and regulation and taxation of such alcoholic beverages, so as to change certain provisions relating to imposing, levying, and collecting local excise taxes on alcoholic beverages at an airport owned or operated, or both, by a county or municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1004/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41417","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":622084,"bill_number":"HR1353","title":"Gamble, Julia; Commerce City Schools' 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Julia Gamble, Commerce City Schools' 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1353/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41427","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":622085,"bill_number":"HR1363","title":"Harrison, Stevie; Brandon Priest; Alex Moore; Muhammed Abdellatif; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stevie Harrison, Brandon Priest, Alex Moore, and Muhammed Abdellatif; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1363/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41437","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":622086,"bill_number":"HR1350","title":"Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the capitol; April, 2014; recognize and invite Georgia Coalition to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of April, 2014, 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":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1350/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41424","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":622087,"bill_number":"SR939","title":"Angel, Donna; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Donna Angel; and for other purposes","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR939/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41394","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":622088,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Georgia International and MaritimeTrade Center Authority; membership; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB385/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41391","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":622090,"bill_number":"HR1360","title":"Flint RiverQuarium Environmental Education Center; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Flint RiverQuarium Environmental Education Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1360/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41434","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":622091,"bill_number":"HB1011","title":"Human trafficking hotline; approval of notices created by businesses and establishments; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to posting model notice with human trafficking hotline information in businesses and on the Internet, so as to provide for approval of notices created by businesses and establishments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1011/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41445","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":622092,"bill_number":"SR956","title":"Matthews, John E.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John E. Matthews; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR956/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41448","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":622093,"bill_number":"HB999","title":"Dacula, City of; change the corporate boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Dacula, approved February 21, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3040), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB999/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41397","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":622094,"bill_number":"SR945","title":"James, Hilda K.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hilda K. James; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR945/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41407","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":622095,"bill_number":"HR1348","title":"Caldwell, Lieutenant General William B., IV; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell IV and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1348/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41422","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":622096,"bill_number":"HB1008","title":"Georgia Student Finance Commission; revise powers and duties","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 the powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Commission; to revise the functions and composition of the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; to revise the composition of the board of directors of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to revise the powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1008/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41442","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":622097,"bill_number":"HB1001","title":"Rome, City of; levy excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Rome 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1001/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41400","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":622099,"bill_number":"SR955","title":"Tucker, Mary Ashley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Mary Ashley Tucker for winning Miss Apple Capital 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR955/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41447","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":622100,"bill_number":"SR957","title":"General Assembly; provide for a budget session; meeting, time limit, and adjournment -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a budget session and a general law session for the General Assembly each year; 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":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR957/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41450","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":622101,"bill_number":"SR940","title":"Clark, Honorable Michael C.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Michael C. Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR940/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41402","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":622102,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Courts; regulation of the practice of law; provide creation/distribution of certain self-help legal documents is not unlawful if disclaimer is provided","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 provide that creation and distribution of certain self-help legal documents is not unlawful if a disclaimer is provided; to provide for a civil action for damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB387/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41414","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":622103,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Civil Practice; prohibit public disclosure; social security numbers, taxpayers identification numbers; court documents","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to prohibit the public disclosure of social security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, and financial account numbers in court documents; to provide for procedures for such filings; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB386/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41401","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":622104,"bill_number":"SR953","title":"Senate Mold and Mildew Remediation Contractor Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Mold and Mildew Remediation Contractor Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR953/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41421","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":622105,"bill_number":"HB1000","title":"Revenue and taxation; setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to state income tax refunds; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against lottery prizes for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to lottery prizes; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-14","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1000/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41399","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":622106,"bill_number":"SR941","title":"Congress; urge to grow United States economy; increase the number of visas; permit Korean citizens possessing skills in a specialty occupation","description":"A RESOLUTION urging Congress to grow the United States economy by increasing the number of visas designed to permit Korean citizens possessing skills in a specialty occupation to work in the United States; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR941/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41403","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":622108,"bill_number":"HR1362","title":"Georgia Military College Junior College Football Program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Military College Junior College Football Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1362/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41436","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":622109,"bill_number":"HR1364","title":"Atlanta Science Festival Week at the capitol; March 22-29, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22-29, 2014, as Atlanta Science Festival Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1364/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41438","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":622110,"bill_number":"HR1355","title":"Kimmel, Daniel; Jefferson High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Daniel Kimmel, Jefferson High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1355/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41429","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":622111,"bill_number":"SR935","title":"University of West Georgia Coed Cheerleading Squad and Coaches; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the University of West Georgia coed cheerleading squad and coaches; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR935/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41389","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":622112,"bill_number":"HB997","title":"Early County; board of elections and registration; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a board of elections and registration for Early County and to provide for its powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB997/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41395","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":622113,"bill_number":"SR958","title":"Regulation Freedom Amendment; request the enactment to the Constitution of the United States by the U.S. Congress","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the enactment of a Regulation Freedom Amendment to the Constitution of the United States by the United States Congress; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR958/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41451","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":622114,"bill_number":"SR938","title":"Milton High School Baseball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Milton High School Baseball Team on its numerous accomplishments; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR938/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41393","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":622115,"bill_number":"HR1356","title":"Freeman, Mr. Sanford; Jefferson High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Sanford Freeman, Jefferson High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1356/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41430","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":622117,"bill_number":"SR944","title":"Sandy Creek High School Chapter; Keri Davis, Rick Steele, Derek Ansley, Macie Giordano, and Carlisle Vidourek; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Keri Davis, Rick Steele, Derek Ansley, Macie Giordano, and Carlisle Vidourek; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR944/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41406","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":622118,"bill_number":"SR948","title":"Alzheimer's Awareness Day; recognize February 13, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and recognizing Thursday, February 13, 2014, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR948/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41410","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":622119,"bill_number":"HR1365","title":"Clark, Honorable Michael C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Michael C. Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1365/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41439","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":622120,"bill_number":"SR947","title":"Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation and its supporters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR947/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41409","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":622121,"bill_number":"SR946","title":"Plastic Awareness Month; recognize the month of October","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of October as Plastic Awareness Month in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR946/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41408","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":622122,"bill_number":"HB1002","title":"Jeffersonville, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1002/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41415","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":622123,"bill_number":"HB1006","title":"Education; seat-time waivers for high school students who complete online course work prior to end of semester or quarter; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-168 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the minimum school year and other matters, so as to provide for seat-time waivers for high school students who complete online course work prior to the end of a semester or quarter; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-17","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1006/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41440","sponsor":"Alisha Morgan"},
{"bill_id":622124,"bill_number":"HB1009","title":"State sales and use tax; applicability of exemption to local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; extend date","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 state sales and use taxes in general, so as to extend the date for the applicability of an exemption to the local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for the purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1009/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41443","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":622672,"bill_number":"HR1420","title":"Owen, Gerri; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Gerri Owen of Georgia Highlands College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1420/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41541","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622673,"bill_number":"HR1441","title":"Hinderscheid, Mrs. Cheryl Bruce; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Cheryl Bruce Hinderscheid; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1441/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41562","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622674,"bill_number":"SR959","title":"State Restaurant Day; recognize February 19, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2014, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commending the restaurant industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR959/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41455","sponsor":"Don Balfour"},
{"bill_id":622675,"bill_number":"SR967","title":"Dream Weavers; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dream Weavers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR967/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41476","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":622676,"bill_number":"HB1024","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, so as to change the description of the electoral districts; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1024/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41531","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":622677,"bill_number":"HR1395","title":"University of West Georgia Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the University of West Georgia and recognizing February 18, 2014, as University of West Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1395/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41509","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":622678,"bill_number":"HR1444","title":"Reams, Thomas Smith; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Thomas Smith Reams of Armstrong Atlantic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1444/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41565","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622679,"bill_number":"HB1027","title":"State government; certain processes and procedures affecting unemployment insurance; change","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 and Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security and state government, respectively, so as to change certain processes and procedures affecting unemployment insurance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Tabled","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1027/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41534","sponsor":"Brian Strickland"},
{"bill_id":622680,"bill_number":"HB1019","title":"Hartwell, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Hartwell 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1019/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41464","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":622681,"bill_number":"HR1373","title":"Abdur-Rahman, Khadijah; 50th birthday; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Khadijah Abdur-Rahman on the occasion of her 50th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1373/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41487","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":622682,"bill_number":"HR1384","title":"Gibbs, Mr. Jimmie Douglas \"J.D.\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Jimmie Douglas \"J.D.\" Gibbs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1384/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41497","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622683,"bill_number":"HR1407","title":"Weaver, Morgan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Morgan Weaver; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1407/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41521","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":622684,"bill_number":"HR1447","title":"Trooper Mark Allen Page Memorial Highway; Dawson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Mark Allen Page and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1447/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41574","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":622685,"bill_number":"HB1013","title":"Georgia Right to Record Act; enact","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 relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide a short title; to define a certain term; to provide that no public officer shall be authorized to prevent any citizen from recording in a public place or at a public meeting; to provide that a public officer may only confiscate photographic or video devices at the time of arrest if such devices are intentionally used to cause physical harm; to provide for a civil cause of action and damages; to provide for a criminal penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1013/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41458","sponsor":"Sam Moore"},
{"bill_id":622686,"bill_number":"HR1375","title":"Daigle, Caroline L.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Caroline L. Daigle of Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1375/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41489","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622687,"bill_number":"HR1446","title":"Ammons, Ms. Jennifer Greene; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jennifer Greene Ammons for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1446/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41569","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":622688,"bill_number":"HR1421","title":"Wilkinson, Jessica A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jessica A. Wilkinson of Georgia Gwinnett College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1421/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41542","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622689,"bill_number":"SR969","title":"Thomas, Dr. Bill; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Bill Thomas; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR969/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41481","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":622690,"bill_number":"HR1402","title":"Lurey, Barry; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Barry Lurey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1402/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41516","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":622691,"bill_number":"HR1385","title":"Love, Natalie Michelle; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Natalie Michelle Love of East Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1385/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41498","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622692,"bill_number":"HR1433","title":"Ralston, Mr. Joseph Douglas \"Buddy\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Joseph Douglas \"Buddy\" Ralston; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1433/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41554","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622693,"bill_number":"SR960","title":"Cannon, Dr. Debby; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Debby Cannon on being awarded Georgia's Distinguished Service Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR960/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41456","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":622694,"bill_number":"HR1406","title":"Martin, Cheyenne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Cheyenne Martin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1406/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41520","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":622695,"bill_number":"HR1381","title":"Watson, Deshaun; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deshaun Watson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1381/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41494","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622696,"bill_number":"HB1015","title":"Concord, City of; increase term of office of mayor and city councilmembers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Concord, Georgia, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4793), so as to increase the term of office of the mayor and city councilmembers; to remove the cap on the annual millage rate; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1015/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41460","sponsor":"Johnnie Caldwell"},
{"bill_id":622697,"bill_number":"HB1032","title":"Dodge County; judge of probate court; 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 Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1032/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41573","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":622698,"bill_number":"HR1382","title":"Jordan, Ms. Susan Ward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Susan Ward Jordan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1382/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41495","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622699,"bill_number":"SR964","title":"Milam, Sam; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sam Milam; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR964/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41473","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":622700,"bill_number":"HB1012","title":"Metter, City of; increase excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Metter to increase the excise tax levied 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1012/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41457","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":622701,"bill_number":"HR1372","title":"Columbus Day at the state capitol; March 5, 2014; recognize and invite city leaders to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2014, as Columbus Day at the state capitol and inviting Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, City Manager Isaiah Hugley, Chamber President and CEO Mike Gaymon, and Chamber Board Chairman Alan Rothschild to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1372/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41486","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":622702,"bill_number":"HR1387","title":"Smith, Paige Kimberlee; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Paige Kimberlee Smith of South Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1387/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41500","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622703,"bill_number":"HR1427","title":"Allen, Cassandra; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Cassandra Allen of Clayton State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1427/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41548","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622704,"bill_number":"HR1398","title":"Fry, Ford; Georgia's Restauranteur of the Year; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Ford Fry on being named Georgia's Restauranteur of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1398/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41512","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":622705,"bill_number":"HR1405","title":"Tyler, Britney; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Britney Tyler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1405/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41519","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":622706,"bill_number":"HR1417","title":"O'Neal, Jensen Faith; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jensen Faith O'Neal of Dalton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1417/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41538","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622707,"bill_number":"HR1415","title":"McQueen, Neal Archie; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Neal Archie McQueen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1415/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41536","sponsor":"Brian Prince"},
{"bill_id":622708,"bill_number":"HB1022","title":"Oak Park, City of; provide for new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Oak Park; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1022/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41528","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":622709,"bill_number":"HR1419","title":"Smith, Kristen; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kristen Smith of University of North Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1419/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41540","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622710,"bill_number":"HR1443","title":"Pierce, Ms. Janet Michelle; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Janet Michelle Pierce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1443/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41564","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622711,"bill_number":"HB1029","title":"Dooly County; probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Dooly County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1029/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41567","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":622712,"bill_number":"HR1429","title":"Tate, Matthew J.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Matthew J. Tate of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1429/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41550","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622713,"bill_number":"HR1391","title":"Ellinburg, David C.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar David C. Ellinburg of Valdosta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1391/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41505","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622714,"bill_number":"HR1409","title":"Morris, John W.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John W. Morris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1409/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41523","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":622715,"bill_number":"HB1023","title":"Preservation of Religious Freedom 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 preservation of religious freedom; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for the granting of relief; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1023/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41530","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":622716,"bill_number":"SR966","title":"Captain Larry S. Simmons Memorial Intersection; Walker County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Captain Larry S. Simmons and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR966/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41479","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":622717,"bill_number":"HR1380","title":"Dobbs, Mr. George Calvin, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. George Calvin Dobbs, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1380/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41493","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622718,"bill_number":"HR1400","title":"Stonewall Tell Manor kickball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Stonewall Tell Manor kickball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1400/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41514","sponsor":"LaDawn Jones"},
{"bill_id":622719,"bill_number":"HR1425","title":"Jones, Arthur; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Arthur Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1425/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41546","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":622720,"bill_number":"HR1442","title":"Peck, Mrs. Ira Underwood; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Ira Underwood Peck; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1442/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41563","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622721,"bill_number":"HB1020","title":"Courts; fines from arrests and citations by uniformed division of Department of Public Safety be paid into state treasury; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-21-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the payment of fines and forfeitures into the county treasury, so as to provide that the fines from arrests and citations by the uniformed division of the Department of Public Safety shall be paid into the state treasury; to provide for legislative intent; to provide that fines resulting from checkpoints which are part of a joint operation for license and safety checks shall be divided equally among the counties from which the law enforcement officers participating in the checkpoint are employed; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1020/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41465","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":622722,"bill_number":"HR1393","title":"Olagbegia, Martin O.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Martin O. Olagbegia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1393/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41507","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":622723,"bill_number":"HR1390","title":"Gill, Jordan N.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jordan N. Gill of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1390/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41503","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622724,"bill_number":"HB1025","title":"Conservation and natural resources; soil erosion and sedimentation; revise minimum standards","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to revise minimum standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":"Small Business Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1025/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41532","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":622725,"bill_number":"SR961","title":"2013 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2013 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year and Prevention Team Award, Cherokee County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR961/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41477","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":622726,"bill_number":"HR1414","title":"Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and recognizing February 20, 2014, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1414/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41535","sponsor":"Darryl Jordan"},
{"bill_id":622727,"bill_number":"SR971","title":"The Town That Came A-Courtin' Day; recognize January 19, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ronda Rich and recognizing January 19, 2014, as The Town That Came A-Courtin' Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR971/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41483","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":622728,"bill_number":"SR965","title":"Mikul, Reid; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reid Mikul; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR965/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41475","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":622729,"bill_number":"HR1378","title":"Stinson, Asia Monae; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Asia Monae Stinson of Savannah State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1378/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41491","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622730,"bill_number":"HR1376","title":"Goel, Gautam Choudhury; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Gautam Choudhury Goel of Georgia Institute of Technology on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1376/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41504","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622731,"bill_number":"HB1018","title":"Hart County; create board of elections and registration","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hart County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1018/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41463","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":622732,"bill_number":"HR1437","title":"Banks, Mr. William Michael \"Mike\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. William Michael \"Mike\" Banks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1437/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41558","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622734,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Health; provide that each medical facility make a good faith application; TRICARE network","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 that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB391/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41474","sponsor":"Don Balfour"},
{"bill_id":622735,"bill_number":"HB1028","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 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1028/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41566","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":622736,"bill_number":"HR1431","title":"Tariq, Mohammad F.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Mohammad F. Tariq of Georgia State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1431/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41552","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622737,"bill_number":"HB1016","title":"Fairburn, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fairburn 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 for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1016/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41461","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":622738,"bill_number":"HB1031","title":"Dodge County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1031/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41572","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":622739,"bill_number":"SR974","title":"Boy Scouts of America Program; 104th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 104th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America program and commending the Flint River Council on its Scouting for Food project; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR974/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41570","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":622740,"bill_number":"HR1432","title":"Ganeshan, Smitha; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Smitha Ganeshan of University of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1432/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41553","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622741,"bill_number":"SR963","title":"Allen, Michael Reed; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Reed Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR963/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41472","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":622742,"bill_number":"HR1413","title":"Cooper, Ms. Willie Mae; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Willie Mae Cooper's commitment to the Head Start program and Burke County community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1413/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41527","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":622743,"bill_number":"HR1369","title":"Trooper Edward Clifton Taylor Memorial Highway; City of Toccoa; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Edward Clifton Taylor and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1369/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41469","sponsor":"Robert Gasaway"},
{"bill_id":622744,"bill_number":"HR1370","title":"Mayor Emma Gresham Highway; City of Keysville; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mayor Emma Gresham and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1370/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41471","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":622745,"bill_number":"HR1367","title":"Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Rowan Memorial Highway; Berrien County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Rowan and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1367/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41467","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":622746,"bill_number":"HR1440","title":"Lawson, Mr. Carl; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Carl Lawson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1440/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41561","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622747,"bill_number":"HR1397","title":"Hasan Shriners; 14th Annual Cook-off, Music Festival, and Car Show; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 14th Annual Hasan Shriners Barbeque Cook-off, Music Festival, and Car Show competition; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1397/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41511","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":622748,"bill_number":"HR1408","title":"Studdard, Dillion; commend; Youth Equine Championship Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dillion Studdard and recognizing February 4, 2014, as Annual Georgia Youth Equine Championship Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1408/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41522","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":622749,"bill_number":"HR1389","title":"Martin, Taylar; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Taylar Martin of Albany State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1389/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41502","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622750,"bill_number":"HR1426","title":"Denton, Joanna K.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Joanna K. Denton of University of West Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1426/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41547","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622751,"bill_number":"HR1386","title":"Turner, Susanna Jane; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Susanna Jane Turner of Georgia Southwestern State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1386/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41499","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622752,"bill_number":"SR962","title":"Bryan, Buddy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Buddy Bryan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR962/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41478","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":622753,"bill_number":"HR1418","title":"Brown, Kayla; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kayla Brown of Columbus State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1418/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41539","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622754,"bill_number":"HR1430","title":"Marshall, Lakeshia A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Lakeshia A. Marshall of Atlanta Metropolitan State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1430/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41551","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622755,"bill_number":"HR1435","title":"Brown, Mr. Roger Henry, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Roger Henry Brown, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1435/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41556","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622756,"bill_number":"HR1434","title":"Braff, Mr. Robert \"Bob\" William; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert \"Bob\" William Braff; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1434/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41555","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622757,"bill_number":"HR1416","title":"Parker, Jennifer N.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jennifer N. Parker of Gordon State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1416/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41537","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622758,"bill_number":"HR1374","title":"Adams, Tayler R.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Tayler R. Adams of Bainbridge State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1374/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41488","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622759,"bill_number":"HR1428","title":"Cipollone, Brittany R.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Brittany R. Cipollone of Georgia Regents University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1428/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41549","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622760,"bill_number":"HR1438","title":"Daniel, Mr. Carter; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Carter Daniel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1438/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41559","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622761,"bill_number":"HR1404","title":"Young, Cassie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Cassie Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1404/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41518","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":622762,"bill_number":"HR1410","title":"Concrete Day at the capitol; February 18, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2014, as Concrete Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1410/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41524","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622763,"bill_number":"HR1422","title":"Dubree, Angie R.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Angie R. Dubree of Middle Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1422/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41543","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622764,"bill_number":"HR1401","title":"Gordon Lee High School Lady Trojans Softball Team; Class A State Champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lady Trojans Softball Team of Gordon Lee High School for winning the 2013 Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1401/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41515","sponsor":"Steve Tarvin"},
{"bill_id":622765,"bill_number":"HR1445","title":"Clay, Angela; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Angela Clay, Commerce High School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1445/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41568","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":622766,"bill_number":"HR1436","title":"Jennings, Mrs. Elizabeth Martin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Martin Jennings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1436/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41557","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622767,"bill_number":"HR1366","title":"United States Army Staff Sergeant Briand T. Williams Memorial Highway; Brooks County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of United States Army Staff Sergeant Briand T. Williams and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1366/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41466","sponsor":"Penny Houston"},
{"bill_id":622768,"bill_number":"SR970","title":"White County Day; recognize February 26, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 26, 2014, as White County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR970/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41482","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":622769,"bill_number":"HR1399","title":"4-H Day at the state capitol; February 24, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and Mr. Oakley Perry, Mr. Arch Smith, and the 2013-2014 4-H Leadership Team and recognizing February 24, 2014, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1399/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41513","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":622770,"bill_number":"HB1021","title":"Crimes and offenses; criminal offenses of resisting, obstructing, hindering, or opposing a code enforcement officer; provide","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 criminal offenses of resisting, obstructing, hindering, or opposing a code enforcement officer; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1021/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41470","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":622771,"bill_number":"HR1392","title":"Oliver, Darby; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Darby Oliver of Darton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1392/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41506","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622772,"bill_number":"HR1383","title":"Jones, Mr. John Brent; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. John Brent Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1383/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41496","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622773,"bill_number":"SR968","title":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day; recognize February 12, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2014, as the sixth annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR968/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41480","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":622774,"bill_number":"HB1014","title":"Georgia Health Care Freedom Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to make legislative findings; to amend Code Section 31-1-11 of the O.C.G.A., relating to no legal compulsion to participate in health care system, so as to define certain terms; to nullify the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to prohibit any federal or state entity from complying with such Act of Congress; to repeal Article 3 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions relative to the licensure of insurance navigators; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to prohibit the expansion of Medicaid benefits for the indigent; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1014/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41459","sponsor":"Sam Moore"},
{"bill_id":622775,"bill_number":"HR1411","title":"Liao, Jiexi; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jiexi Liao of Kennesaw State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1411/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41525","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622776,"bill_number":"HR1394","title":"Stroud, Cleveland; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cleveland Stroud; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1394/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41508","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":622777,"bill_number":"HR1423","title":"Makova, Anna; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Anna Makova of College of Coastal Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1423/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41544","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622778,"bill_number":"HR1379","title":"Ingram, Rena E. Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Rena E. Ingram of Fort Valley State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1379/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41492","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622779,"bill_number":"HR1377","title":"Akins, James Zachary; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar James Zachary Akins of Georgia Southern University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1377/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41490","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622780,"bill_number":"SR972","title":"Pugh, Randall; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Randall Pugh on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR972/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41484","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":622781,"bill_number":"HR1396","title":"University of West Georgia coed cheerleading squad; coaches; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the University of West Georgia coed cheerleading squad and coaches; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1396/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41510","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":622782,"bill_number":"HB1030","title":"Dodge County; chief magistrate; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1030/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41571","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":622783,"bill_number":"HR1388","title":"Nettles, William R.; Outstanding Scholar; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar William R. Nettles of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1388/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41501","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622784,"bill_number":"HB1026","title":"Pharmacy benefits managers; regulation and licensure; define certain terms; provisions","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 define certain terms; to impose certain requirements for the use of maximum allowable cost pricing by pharmacy benefits managers; to provide for enforcement of such requirements; to provide for requirements relating to in-person pharmacy; 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 provide for applicability to certain entities licensed by the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1026/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41533","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":622785,"bill_number":"HR1403","title":"Preston, Riley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Riley Preston; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1403/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41517","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":622786,"bill_number":"HR1412","title":"Lowery, Deacon John Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deacon John Edward Lowery; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1412/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41526","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":622787,"bill_number":"SR973","title":"Senate Child Protection Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Child Protection Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR973/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41529","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":622788,"bill_number":"HR1368","title":"National Coalition of 100 Black Women Legislative Day; February 20, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2014, as the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1368/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41468","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":622789,"bill_number":"HR1424","title":"Burroughs, Thomas Watson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Watson Burroughs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1424/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41545","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":622790,"bill_number":"HR1371","title":"E. W. Oliver Stock Market team; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the E.W. Oliver Stock Market team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1371/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41485","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":622791,"bill_number":"HR1439","title":"Jennings, Dr. Robert Mansfield; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Robert Mansfield Jennings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1439/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41560","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":622792,"bill_number":"HB1017","title":"Fairburn, City of; levy an excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fairburn 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1017/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41462","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":623546,"bill_number":"SR988","title":"Aquinas High School Football Team and Coach James Leonard; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Aquinas High School football team and Coach James Leonard for winning the Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR988/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41592","sponsor":"Hardie Davis"},
{"bill_id":623547,"bill_number":"SR986","title":"Senate Unified Courts Technology Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Unified Courts Technology Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR986/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41595","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":623548,"bill_number":"SR984","title":"Lumpkin County High School Students and Faculty; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lumpkin County High School students and faculty for their success in the Taco Bell Graduate for Más program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR984/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41588","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":623549,"bill_number":"HR1459","title":"State of Israel; support and invite Honorable Consul General Opher Aviran to House","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State of Israel and inviting Honorable Consul General Opher Aviran to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1459/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41621","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":623550,"bill_number":"HR1488","title":"Humphrey, Niah; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Niah Humphrey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1488/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41650","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623551,"bill_number":"HR1470","title":"Chapman, Yolanda \"Daisy\"; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Yolanda \"Daisy\" Chapman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1470/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41632","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623552,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Motor Vehicles; provide additional definition; acceptance of applications for registration; not in compliance with federal emission standards","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 an additional definition; to provide for acceptance of applications for registration for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to provide for acceptance of applications for title for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to exclude certain motor vehicles from the definition of \"unconventional motor vehicle or motorcycle\"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-21","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB392/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41583","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":623553,"bill_number":"SR991","title":"Hampton, Susan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan Hampton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR991/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41601","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":623554,"bill_number":"SR978","title":"Senior Week; recognize February 24-February 28, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24 through February 28, 2014, as Senior Week at the state capitol and commending the contributions of senior Georgians; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR978/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41590","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":623555,"bill_number":"HR1499","title":"Robert K. Ballew Memorial Bridge; Fannin County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Robert K. Ballew and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1499/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41661","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":623556,"bill_number":"SR983","title":"End Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Day; recognize March 13, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2014, as End Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR983/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41586","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":623557,"bill_number":"HR1449","title":"Board of Regents of University System of Georgia and Technical College System of Georgia; provide programmatic assistance to students who are foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia to provide programmatic assistance to students who are foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1449/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41610","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":623558,"bill_number":"HR1452","title":"Georgia Peach Festival; 2013 Georgia Peach Queens; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Peach Festival and the 2013 Georgia Peach Queens and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1452/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41614","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":623559,"bill_number":"HR1495","title":"Strong, Mrs. Mable Frances Liggins; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Mable Frances Liggins Strong; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1495/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41657","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":623560,"bill_number":"HR1493","title":"Ware, Reverend Melvin; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Melvin Ware on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1493/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41655","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":623562,"bill_number":"HR1469","title":"McGruder, Yasmine; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Yasmine McGruder; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1469/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41631","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623563,"bill_number":"HR1460","title":"Hill, Alex; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Alex Hill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1460/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41622","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":623564,"bill_number":"SR976","title":"Houston County Bar Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Houston County Bar Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR976/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41576","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":623565,"bill_number":"HR1473","title":"Hyland, Jada; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Jada Hyland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1473/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41635","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623566,"bill_number":"HR1464","title":"Cunningham, Courtney; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Courtney Cunningham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1464/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41626","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623567,"bill_number":"HR1482","title":"Spearman, Jasmir; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Jasmir Spearman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1482/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41644","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623568,"bill_number":"HR1498","title":"Jackson, Ryan Nicholas; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ryan Nicholas Jackson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1498/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41660","sponsor":"Emory Dunahoo"},
{"bill_id":623569,"bill_number":"HB1044","title":"Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act; enact","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 provide for in-state tuition at units of the University System of Georgia and branches of the Technical College System of Georgia for youth who are from foster care or homeless situations; to provide a short title; to exclude foster care assistance from consideration as income for purposes of calculating financial aid; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1044/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41609","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":623570,"bill_number":"HR1494","title":"Jordan, Iris Lee Gay; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Iris Lee Gay Jordan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1494/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41656","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":623571,"bill_number":"HR1478","title":"Arnold, Shelbi; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Shelbi Arnold; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1478/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41640","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623572,"bill_number":"HR1451","title":"Jones, Martitia \"Marty\" Martin; condolences and invite family members to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Martitia \"Marty\" Martin Jones and inviting members of her family to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1451/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41613","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":623573,"bill_number":"HR1453","title":"State YMCA of Georgia's Center for Civic Engagement; commend and invite State YMCA members to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the State YMCA of Georgia's Center for Civic Engagement and inviting members of the State YMCA of Georgia to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1453/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41615","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":623574,"bill_number":"HR1486","title":"Brown, Malaysia; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Malaysia Brown; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1486/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41648","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623575,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Education; provide for residency of student in Dept. of Juvenile Justice may qualify for HOPE scholarships; without waiting 12 add. months","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 scholarships or grants, so as to provide for the residency of students who have been in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice so that such students may qualify for HOPE scholarships or grants without waiting 12 additional months; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB395/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41599","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":623576,"bill_number":"HB1033","title":"Crimes and offenses; repeal certain prohibitions against sexual offenders loitering in certain locations; 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 repeal the offense of loitering; to provide that no local governing authority shall adopt an ordinance prohibiting loitering; to provide that under no circumstances shall a citizen be required to identify himself or herself to a law enforcement officer; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to penal institutions, so as to repeal certain prohibitions against sexual offenders loitering in certain locations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1033/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41577","sponsor":"Sam Moore"},
{"bill_id":623578,"bill_number":"SR977","title":"Jackson-Butts County Day; recognize February 24, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2014, as the first Jackson-Butts County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR977/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41589","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":623579,"bill_number":"HB1035","title":"Retirement and pensions; public retirement systems invest in publicly traded limited partnerships which derive 90 percent of cash flow from real estate, natural resources, and commodities; authorize","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-83 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificated or uncertificated forms of investments and real estate investments, so as to authorize public retirement systems to invest in publicly traded limited partnerships which derive 90 percent of their cash flows from real estate, natural resources, and commodities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1035/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41579","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":623580,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority; chairperson of board of commissioners; maintain position on the authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4500), as amended, so as to provide that the chairperson of the board of commissioners shall maintain a position on the authority; to provide for nomination and approval of designees of the chairperson of the board and the chairperson of the development authority; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB393/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41584","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":623581,"bill_number":"HB1041","title":"Baxley, City of; provide for new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Baxley; to provide an effective date; to provide a general repealer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1041/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41605","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":623582,"bill_number":"HR1497","title":"Holy Ground Baptist Academy football team; 2013 ICSGA State Champions; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Holy Ground Baptist Academy football team for winning the 2013 ICSGA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1497/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41659","sponsor":"Randy Nix"},
{"bill_id":623583,"bill_number":"HR1463","title":"Winfield, Ciara; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Ciara Winfield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1463/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41625","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623584,"bill_number":"HR1485","title":"Johnson, Kiah; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Kiah Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1485/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41647","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623585,"bill_number":"HR1450","title":"Apple Day at the Capitol; February 20, 2014; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2014, as Apple Day at the Capitol and inviting members of the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, local elected officials, apple growers, representatives of agritourism attractions, apple queens, and others to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1450/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41612","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":623586,"bill_number":"HR1457","title":"Murray, Mr. Aaron; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Aaron Murray on his extraordinary accomplishments as a student-athlete with the University of Georgia football team and for his public service to the citizens of Georgia and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1457/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41619","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":623587,"bill_number":"HR1489","title":"Raspberry, Rachel; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Rachel Raspberry; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1489/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41651","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623588,"bill_number":"SR990","title":"Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's 106th Anniversary; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's 106th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR990/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41611","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":623589,"bill_number":"HR1466","title":"Young, Ericka; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Ericka Young; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1466/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41628","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623590,"bill_number":"HR1483","title":"Logan, Jordan; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Jordan Logan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1483/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41645","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623591,"bill_number":"HR1496","title":"Lester, James \"Jimmy\" Luther; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing James \"Jimmy\" Luther Lester; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1496/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41658","sponsor":"Benjie Harbin"},
{"bill_id":623592,"bill_number":"HB1042","title":"Auctioneers; relative to auctioneers and auction business; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to auctioneers, so as to change certain provisions relative to auctioneers and the auction business; to provide and change certain definitions applicable to the licensing of auctioneers and those engaged in the business of auctioning; to eliminate the authority for the Georgia Auctioneers Commission to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses; to provide for gender neutrality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1042/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41606","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":623593,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"\"Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act\"; provide for in-state tuition; University System of Georgia","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 provide for in-state tuition at units of the University System of Georgia and branches of the Technical College System of Georgia for youth who are from foster care or homeless situations; to provide a short title; to exclude foster care assistance from consideration as income for purposes of calculating financial aid; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB396/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41600","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":623594,"bill_number":"HR1484","title":"Mitchell, Kaysi; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Kaysi Mitchell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1484/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41646","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623595,"bill_number":"HR1479","title":"Bell, Sydney; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Sydney Bell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1479/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41641","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623596,"bill_number":"HB1037","title":"Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority; revise a definition; remove certain limitations regarding construction of buildings","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority, approved May 1, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3637), so as to revise a definition; to remove certain limitations regarding the construction of buildings; to remove references to road and highway construction and related references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1037/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41581","sponsor":"Geoff Duncan"},
{"bill_id":623597,"bill_number":"HR1458","title":"Risher, Mr. James F., Jr.; commend and invite James F. Risher III to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. James F. Risher, Jr., for his service in the United States Armed Forces and for the book he wrote and inviting James F. Risher III to be recognized by the House of Representatives and to hand out his father's book to all its members; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1458/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41620","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":623598,"bill_number":"HR1462","title":"Mason, Casey; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Casey Mason; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1462/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41624","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623599,"bill_number":"SR982","title":"March of Dimes Day; recognize February 27, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the March of Dimes and recognizing February 27, 2014, as March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR982/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41587","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":623600,"bill_number":"HR1454","title":"Pace Academy girls cross-country team; State Champions; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Pace Academy girls cross-country team for winning the State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1454/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41616","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":623601,"bill_number":"HR1480","title":"Sanon, Jaelan; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Jaelan Sanon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1480/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41642","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623602,"bill_number":"HB1043","title":"Henry County; Board of Elections and Registration; provide process for removing the elections supervisor for cause; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Henry County Board of Elections and Registration, approved May 3, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4062), as amended, so as to provide for a process for removing the elections supervisor for cause; to provide for a term of office for the elections supervisor; to provide for a method of appointing a successor elections supervisor in the event of death, resignation, or removal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1043/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41608","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":623603,"bill_number":"SR980","title":"Popham, Benjamin Blackwell; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjamin Blackwell Popham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR980/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41591","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":623604,"bill_number":"SR975","title":"Col.L.E. Witt, Jr. Memorial Highway; Carroll County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Colonel Lynn \"L.E.\" Witt, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR975/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41575","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":623605,"bill_number":"HR1472","title":"Bailey, Imani; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Imani Bailey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1472/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41634","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623606,"bill_number":"HB1038","title":"Insurance; Standard Valuation Law; extensively revise","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to extensively revise the Standard Valuation Law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1038/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41585","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":623608,"bill_number":"HR1455","title":"Fry, Ford; Georgia's Restauranteur of the Year; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Ford Fry on being named Georgia's Restauranteur of the Year and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1455/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41617","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":623609,"bill_number":"HR1471","title":"Gomes, Brianna; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Brianna Gomes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1471/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41633","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623610,"bill_number":"HR1461","title":"Gloster, Brianna; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Brianna Gloster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1461/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41623","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623611,"bill_number":"HB1034","title":"Georgia Firefighters Pension Fund; percentage of investment portfolio allowed for alternative investments; increase","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 increase the percentage of the investment portfolio of the Georgia Firefighters Pension Fund allowed for alternative investments; to repeal a certain provision relating to such fund that historical cost of alternative investments shall include contractually committed, unpaid amounts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1034/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41578","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":623612,"bill_number":"HR1476","title":"Franklin, Jaida; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Jaida Franklin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1476/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41638","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623613,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"HOPE; restore the former HOPE teacher's scholarship, PROMISE teacher's scholarship, and PROMISE II teacher's scholarship","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 restore the former HOPE teacher's scholarship, PROMISE teacher's scholarship, and PROMISE II teacher's scholarship; to provide for applicable definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB394/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41598","sponsor":"Jason Carter"},
{"bill_id":623614,"bill_number":"HR1477","title":"Johnson, Jaden; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Jaden Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1477/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41639","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623615,"bill_number":"HR1448","title":"Georgia Grown Trail: 41; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION dedicating the Georgia Grown Trail: 41; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1448/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41582","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":623616,"bill_number":"SR987","title":"Senate Elimination of the Sate Income Tax Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Elimination of the State Income Tax Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR987/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41597","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":623617,"bill_number":"HR1491","title":"Addison, Sha'Naiya; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Sha'Naiya Addison; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1491/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41653","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623618,"bill_number":"SR985","title":"Apple Day; recognize February 20, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2014, as Apple Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR985/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41596","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":623619,"bill_number":"HB1045","title":"State sales and use tax; taxes for certain jet fuel; change 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 state sales and use taxes, so as to change the exemption from such taxes for certain jet fuel; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1045/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41662","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":623620,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Autism; provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; definitions; limitations; premium cap","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance coverage for autism, so as to provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for premium cap and other conditions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB397/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41663","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":623621,"bill_number":"HR1475","title":"Gloster, Ashley; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Ashley Gloster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1475/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41637","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623622,"bill_number":"SR979","title":"Buice, Maron; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Maron Buice, father of Gwinnett County's Park and Ride Lots; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR979/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41593","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":623623,"bill_number":"HB1039","title":"Pay As You Earn Education Program Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide a short title; to provide for the establishment and administration of the Pay As You Earn student loan program; to provide for the calculation and repayment of such loans; to provide for eligibility and disqualifications; 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 for a deduction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1039/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41603","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":623624,"bill_number":"HR1456","title":"Lovett School Lions football team; Class AA State Champions; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lovett School Lions football team for winning the Class AA State Championship and inviting its players and coaches to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1456/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41618","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":623625,"bill_number":"HR1490","title":"Tucker, Rebecca; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Rebecca Tucker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1490/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41652","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623626,"bill_number":"HB1036","title":"Waverly Hall, Town of; reincorporate and provide for a charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to reincorporate the Town of Waverly Hall in Harris County; to provide for a charter for the Town of Waverly Hall; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1036/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41580","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":623627,"bill_number":"HR1465","title":"Hicks, D'Lawren; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante D'Lawren Hicks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1465/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41627","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623628,"bill_number":"HR1474","title":"Karriem, Asia; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Asia Karriem; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1474/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41636","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623629,"bill_number":"HB1040","title":"HOPE; residency of students who have been in custody of Department of Juvenile Justice may qualify for scholarships or grants without waiting 12 additional months; 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 eligibility for scholarships or grants, so as to provide for the residency of students who have been in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice so that such students may qualify for HOPE scholarships or grants without waiting 12 additional months; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1040/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41604","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":623630,"bill_number":"HR1492","title":"Harris, Raiven; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Raiven Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1492/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41654","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623631,"bill_number":"HR1468","title":"Seals, Tyra; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Tyra Seals; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1468/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41630","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623632,"bill_number":"HR1467","title":"Green, Taylor; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Taylor Green; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1467/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41629","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623633,"bill_number":"HR1487","title":"Killian, Naomi; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Naomi Killian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1487/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41649","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623634,"bill_number":"HR1481","title":"Willingham, Jasmine; Debutante; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Jasmine Willingham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1481/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41643","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":623635,"bill_number":"SR992","title":"Board of Regents; encouraged to provide programmatic assistance to students who are foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia to provide programmatic assistance to students who are foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-19","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR992/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41602","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":623636,"bill_number":"SR981","title":"Violence Against Health Care Workers; create joint study committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Violence Against Health Care Workers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR981/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41594","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":624423,"bill_number":"SR996","title":"Farnsworth, Alan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alan Farnsworth, Walton High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR996/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41673","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624424,"bill_number":"SR1013","title":"Joe E. Brown Memorial Highway; Bryan County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Joe E. Brown and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1013/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41680","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":624425,"bill_number":"SR999","title":"Carter, Jimmy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jimmy Carter, Wheeler High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR999/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41677","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624426,"bill_number":"HR1503","title":"Deal, First Lady Sandra; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending First Lady Sandra Deal and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1503/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41701","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":624427,"bill_number":"HR1518","title":"Sutton, Reverend Hope Sims; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Hope Sims Sutton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1518/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41716","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":624428,"bill_number":"HR1521","title":"Trooper Victor Harvey Turpen Memorial Highway; City of Tallulah Falls; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Victor Harvey Turpen and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1521/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41720","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":624429,"bill_number":"HR1523","title":"Joint Study Committee to Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee to Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1523/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41728","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":624430,"bill_number":"HR1504","title":"Kendall, Cole; Loganville Christian Academy varsity wrestler; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Loganville Christian Academy varsity wrestler, Cole Kendall; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1504/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41702","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":624431,"bill_number":"SR1007","title":"McLean, Bonnie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bonnie McLean, Kell High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1007/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41691","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624432,"bill_number":"SR1008","title":"Zhou, Linda; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Linda Zhou, Wheeler High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1008/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41692","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624433,"bill_number":"SR989","title":"Brown, Wylie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Wylie Brown, Lassiter High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR989/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41607","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624434,"bill_number":"HR1511","title":"Bridwell, Stephanie; Jackson Co. Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stephanie Bridwell, Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1511/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41709","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":624435,"bill_number":"HR1513","title":"Guisasola, Miguel; East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Miguel Guisasola, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1513/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41711","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":624436,"bill_number":"SR994","title":"Troutman, Martha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Martha Troutman, Mt. Paran Christian School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR994/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41671","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624437,"bill_number":"SR1006","title":"Blom, Emily; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Emily Blom, Mt. Paran Christian School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1006/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41690","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624438,"bill_number":"HR1502","title":"Jackson, Dosh; 103rd birthday; honor and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dosh Jackson on his 103rd birthday and inviting him to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1502/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41700","sponsor":"Earnest Smith"},
{"bill_id":624439,"bill_number":"SR1015","title":"BOMA Day; recognize February 25, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA) on a century of service and recognizing February 25, 2014, as BOMA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1015/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41682","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":624440,"bill_number":"SR1001","title":"Brendel, Justin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Justin Brendel, Whitefield Academy's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1001/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41679","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624442,"bill_number":"HR1510","title":"CVS Caremark; decision to stop selling tobacco products; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending CVS Caremark's decision to stop selling tobacco products; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1510/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41708","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":624443,"bill_number":"HB1048","title":"Forsyth County; Board of Registrations and Elections; increase membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Forsyth County Board of Registrations and Elections, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5381), as amended, so as to increase the membership of the board; to provide for the appointment and terms of the additional members; to provide for compensation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1048/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41666","sponsor":"Mark Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":624444,"bill_number":"SR997","title":"Thielen-Besst, Annie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Annie Thielen-Besst, Sprayberry High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR997/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41674","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624445,"bill_number":"HR1515","title":"Farmer, Mr. David; South Jackson Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. David Farmer, South Jackson Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1515/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41713","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":624446,"bill_number":"HR1509","title":"Loganville Christian Academy rodeo team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Loganville Christian Academy rodeo team on its World Championship performance at the Pinto Horse Association World Show; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1509/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41707","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":624447,"bill_number":"SR1002","title":"Doshi, Akash; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Akash Doshi, Walton High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1002/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41668","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624448,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Elections; revise a timeline relating to compliance with reducing a local board to seven members","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 revise a timeline relating to compliance with reducing a local board to seven members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB399/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41675","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":624449,"bill_number":"HR1507","title":"Georgia Sikh American Legislative Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the citizenship and contributions of Sikh Americans in Georgia and recognizing March, 4, 2014, as Georgia Sikh American Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1507/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41705","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":624450,"bill_number":"HR1519","title":"Moore, John, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Moore, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1519/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41717","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":624451,"bill_number":"SR1005","title":"Lippens, Rebekah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Rebekah Lippens, Lassiter High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1005/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41689","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624452,"bill_number":"SR993","title":"Roth, David; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending David Roth, Kell High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR993/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41670","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624453,"bill_number":"HB1046","title":"Crimes and offenses; person has right to use deadly force against law enforcement officers who attempt violent entry into home without first knocking and announcing identity and purpose; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to provide that a person has the right to use deadly force against law enforcement officers who attempt violent entry into such person's home without first knocking and announcing their identity and purpose; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1046/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41664","sponsor":"Sam Moore"},
{"bill_id":624454,"bill_number":"SR1017","title":"Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week; recognize February 16-22, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16-22, 2014, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1017/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41685","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":624455,"bill_number":"SR1003","title":"Ayeni, Aduraseyi; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Aduraseyi Ayeni, Sprayberry High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1003/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41683","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624456,"bill_number":"SR1012","title":"Jackson, Dosh; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Dosh Jackson on his 103rd birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1012/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41686","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":624457,"bill_number":"HR1505","title":"Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the capitol; February 16-22, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16-22, 2014, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1505/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41703","sponsor":"Barry Fleming"},
{"bill_id":624458,"bill_number":"HR1517","title":"Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; February 26, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending Mr. Arthur James Nance, Mr. Jamie Fernandez, Mr. Ray Hughes, Ms. Bridget Milani, and the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1517/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41715","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":624459,"bill_number":"SR1004","title":"Gu, Yue; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Yue Gu, Pope High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1004/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41687","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624460,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Indemnification of State Officers and Employees; adjustment and approval of legal fees and other expenses by the General Assembly","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions pertaining to state officers and employees relative to insurance and indemnification, so as to provide for the adjustment and approval of legal fees and other expenses by the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB400/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41695","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":624462,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"\"Employment Security Law\"; provide for a civil penalty for employment misclassification","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to prohibited and void acts and overpayments applicable to the \"Employment Security Law,\" so as to provide for a civil penalty for employment misclassification; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates, contingent effectiveness, and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB402/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41722","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":624463,"bill_number":"HR1508","title":"Roger Wise, Jr. Day at the state capitol; March 13, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Roger Wise, Jr., and recognizing March 13, 2014, as Roger Wise, Jr., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1508/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41706","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":624464,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Lottery Proceeds; require that net proceeds equal minimum percentages","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-27-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of lottery proceeds, so as to require that net proceeds equal minimum percentages of lottery proceeds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB398/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41669","sponsor":"Jason Carter"},
{"bill_id":624465,"bill_number":"HR1500","title":"Mathis, Carly; Miss Georgia 2013; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carly Mathis, Miss Georgia 2013, and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1500/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41698","sponsor":"Ed Rynders"},
{"bill_id":624466,"bill_number":"HB1056","title":"Jason Flatt Act-Georgia; enact","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 enact the \"Jason Flatt Act-Georgia\"; to provide for legislative findings; to require annual suicide prevention education training for school system personnel; to provide that no cause of action is created; to provide that no duty of care is created; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1056/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41727","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":624467,"bill_number":"HB1055","title":"Child Safety and Emergency Preparedness Act; enact","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 provide requirements for safety plans in early care and education programs; to provide a short title; to revise the requirements for school safety plans at public elementary and secondary schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1055/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41725","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":624468,"bill_number":"SR995","title":"Justice, Kyle; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kyle Justice, Whitefield Academy's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR995/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41672","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624469,"bill_number":"HB1050","title":"Professional engineers and land surveyors; references for applicant for engineer's examination designating the specialty of software need not have personal knowledge of applicant's experience; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-15-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applications for certificates relative to professional engineers and land surveyors, so as to provide that references for an applicant for the professional engineer's examination designating the specialty of software need not have personal knowledge of the applicant's experience; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1050/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41688","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":624470,"bill_number":"HR1506","title":"GA-APPNA Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (GA-APPNA) and its members and recognizing February 19, 2014, as GA-APPNA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1506/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41704","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":624471,"bill_number":"HB1049","title":"Taxation; property in consolidated governments; provide certain exemption for increased sales and use tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-96 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxation of property in consolidated governments and change in tax rates, so as to provide for a certain exemption for increased sales and use tax; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1049/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41667","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":624473,"bill_number":"HR1516","title":"Green, Minister Murphy Oswald, Sr.; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Minister Murphy Oswald Green, Sr., for his years of faithful service to the Lord; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1516/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41714","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":624474,"bill_number":"SR1014","title":"Daniel, Marty; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marty Daniel and Daniel Defense, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1014/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41681","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":624475,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Employment Security; definition of employment applicable to the \"Employment Security Law\"; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-8-35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the definition of employment applicable to the \"Employment Security Law,\" so as to change certain provisions of such definition in order to provide that services performed by an individual for wages shall be deemed to be employment unless the Department of Labor makes a contrary determination based upon evidence submitted of certain factors demonstrating that such individual has been and will continue to be free from control or direction over the performance of such services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB401/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41721","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":624476,"bill_number":"SR1009","title":"Udutha, Anirudh; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Anirudh Udutha, Wheeler High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1009/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41693","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624477,"bill_number":"HR1514","title":"Cooley, Chris; East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chris Cooley, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1514/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41712","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":624478,"bill_number":"SR998","title":"Joyce, Karen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Karen Joyce, Pope High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR998/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41676","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624479,"bill_number":"HB1054","title":"DeKalb County; board of education; reconstitute the board","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), an Act approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5507), and an Act approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5509), so as to reconstitute the board of education of DeKalb County; to provide for currently serving members; to provide for new district descriptions; to provide for elections and terms of office; to describe certain terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1054/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41724","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":624480,"bill_number":"HB1047","title":"Motor vehicles and traffic; motorcycles may overtake and pass in same lane occupied by vehicle being overtaken under certain conditions; 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 special provisions for motorcycles relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to provide that motorcycles may overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1047/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41665","sponsor":"Sam Moore"},
{"bill_id":624481,"bill_number":"SR1016","title":"Lovett School Varsity Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lovett School varsity football team for winning the 2013 Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1016/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41684","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":624483,"bill_number":"SR1011","title":"Hemmer, Jane Reynolds; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Jane Reynolds Hemmer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1011/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41696","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":624484,"bill_number":"HB1053","title":"Social services; registered organization are not exempt from regulation of early care and education programs; clarify","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of organizations providing services to runaway and homeless youth, so as to change a definition; to clarify that registered organizations are not exempt from the regulation of early care and education programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1053/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41723","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":624485,"bill_number":"HB1051","title":"Lawful presence verification; professional licensing board; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, so as to change certain provisions relating to such verification of lawful presence in conjunction with the electronic filing of an application for a license, certificate, permit, or registration, or renewal thereof, issued by a professional licensing 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":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Third Read Lost","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1051/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41697","sponsor":"Tom Dickson"},
{"bill_id":624486,"bill_number":"HR1522","title":"State Board of Education; members are elected; provide - CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the members of the State Board of Education are elected; 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":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1522/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41726","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":624487,"bill_number":"HR1501","title":"Hamilton, Grace Towns; commend and invite Urban League of Greater Atlanta to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the work of Grace Towns Hamilton and inviting the Urban League of Greater Atlanta to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1501/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41699","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":624488,"bill_number":"HR1520","title":"Carter, Jake; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Jake Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1520/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41718","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":624489,"bill_number":"SR1000","title":"Corvalan, Sergio; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sergio Corvalan, Wheeler High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1000/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41678","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":624490,"bill_number":"SR1010","title":"Anesthesiology Assistants of Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Anesthesiology Assistants of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1010/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41694","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":624491,"bill_number":"HR1512","title":"Bloomquist, Zach; Jefferson Co. Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zach Bloomquist, Jefferson County Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1512/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41710","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":624492,"bill_number":"HB1052","title":"Crimes and offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder","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 create the offense of murder in the second degree; to change provisions relating to murder; to provide for penalties; to amend Titles 15, 16, and 31, Code Section 35-3-190, Title 42, and Code Section 49-2-14.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, health, the state-wide alert system for unapprehended murder or rape suspects determined to be serious public threats, penal institutions, and records check requirements for the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1052/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41719","sponsor":"Christian Coomer"},
{"bill_id":625322,"bill_number":"SR1028","title":"Banks, Deacon James; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deacon James Banks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1028/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41753","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":625323,"bill_number":"HR1528","title":"Georgia Rural Medical Care Joint Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Rural Medical Care Joint Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1528/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41761","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":625324,"bill_number":"HR1530","title":"Allgood, Mr. Lorenzo Eugene; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Lorenzo Eugene Allgood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1530/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41764","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":625325,"bill_number":"SR1024","title":"Panoz, Donald Eugene; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Donald Eugene Panoz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1024/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41750","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":625326,"bill_number":"SR1023","title":"Williams, Virgil R.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Virgil R. Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1023/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41749","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":625327,"bill_number":"SR1026","title":"Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day; recognize April 18, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia linemen and recognizing April 18, 2014, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1026/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41751","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":625329,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Motor Vehicle; remove evidence of approved deferred action status from the list of available documents; temporary driver's license or permit","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 to operate a motor vehicle, so as to remove evidence of approved deferred action status from the list of available documents for use in the issuance of a temporary driver's license or permit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB404/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41739","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":625330,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Bonds and Recognizances; reduce the cash escrow account; professional bonding companies; operated for more than 12 months","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to reduce the cash escrow account or other form of collateral required for professional bonding companies that have continuously operated for more than 12 months; to increase fees for sureties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":"Judiciary Non-Civil","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB411/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41755","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"},
{"bill_id":625331,"bill_number":"SR1025","title":"Holm, Lavenia Clarke; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lavenia Clarke Holm; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1025/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41754","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":625332,"bill_number":"SR1018","title":"Kip Klein Memorial Highway; Paulding County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Edward W. \"Kip\" Klein III and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1018/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41729","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":625333,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Local Government; authority to operate vehicles for hire equipped to transport passengers in wheelchair throughout state","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 authority to operate vehicles for hire equipped to transport passengers in wheelchairs throughout this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB410/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41747","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":625334,"bill_number":"HR1542","title":"End Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Day at the state capitol; March 13, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2014, as End Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1542/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41776","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":625335,"bill_number":"HB1060","title":"Fulton County Superior Court; clerk of court shall have oversight of budget; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County; to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the clerk, with the approval of the chief judge, shall be authorized to make changes to line item appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1060/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41737","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":625336,"bill_number":"HR1524","title":"Property; leasing of certain state owned real property in Chatham County; authorize","description":"A RESOLUTION authorizing the leasing of certain improved real property owned by the State of Georgia in Chatham County, Georgia; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":"State Institutions and Property","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1524/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41743","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":625337,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Income Tax; increase the amount of the basic skills education program 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, computation, and rate of and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to increase the amount of the basic skills education program tax credit; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB412/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41780","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":625338,"bill_number":"SR1020","title":"Drake, Avery B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Avery B. Drake; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1020/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41733","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":625339,"bill_number":"SR1031","title":"State of Georgia; English as official language -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to declare English as the official language of the State of Georgia; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1031/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41779","sponsor":"Don Balfour"},
{"bill_id":625340,"bill_number":"SR1030","title":"Republic of Turkey and Turkic American Federation of Southeast; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the contributions of the Republic of Turkey and the Turkic American Federation of Southeast and encouraging the creation of a Georgian-Turkish Friendship Task Force; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1030/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41778","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":625342,"bill_number":"HR1539","title":"Ledford, William F. \"Bill\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William F. \"Bill\" Ledford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1539/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41773","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":625343,"bill_number":"HR1538","title":"Matheson, John C. \"Chip\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John C. \"Chip\" Matheson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1538/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41772","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":625344,"bill_number":"HR1532","title":"Carter, Mr. Lenton Allen; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Lenton Allen Carter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1532/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41766","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":625345,"bill_number":"HR1526","title":"J. Ran Cooper Memorial Bridge; Taylor County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. J. Ran Cooper and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1526/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41759","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":625346,"bill_number":"HR1529","title":"Clayton, Ms. Xernona; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Xernona Clayton and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1529/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41763","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":625347,"bill_number":"HR1536","title":"City of Aragon; 100th anniversary; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 100th anniversary of the City of Aragon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1536/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41770","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":625349,"bill_number":"HR1534","title":"Yancey Brothers Company; 100th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Yancey Brothers Company on its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1534/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41768","sponsor":"Lynne Riley"},
{"bill_id":625350,"bill_number":"HR1533","title":"Kiser, Mr. Bill; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bill Kiser; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1533/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41767","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":625351,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"\"Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act\"; enact; blind or visually impaired child; determine need for Braille instruction","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 in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the \"Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act\"; to provide definitions; to require an evaluation of a blind or visually impaired child to determine such child's need for Braille instruction; to require Braille instruction in the individualized education program of a blind or visually impaired student; to provide requirements for textbook publishers relating to electronic materials; to provide license requirements relating to Braille for certain teachers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB409/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41746","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":625352,"bill_number":"HB1059","title":"Fulton County State Court; revise certain fees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a municipal court of the City of Atlanta (now a division of the State Court of Fulton County), approved August 20, 1913 (Ga. L. 1913, p. 145), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6045), so as to revise certain fees; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1059/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41736","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":625353,"bill_number":"HR1540","title":"Broxton, John \"Jerry\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John \"Jerry\" Broxton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1540/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41774","sponsor":"Willie Talton"},
{"bill_id":625355,"bill_number":"HR1541","title":"March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the March of Dimes and recognizing February 26, 2014, as March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1541/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41775","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":625356,"bill_number":"SR1022","title":"Rutledge, Cliff; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cliff Rutledge; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1022/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41748","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":625357,"bill_number":"SR1021","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 17, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 17, 2014, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1021/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41734","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":625358,"bill_number":"HB1064","title":"Crimes and offenses; offense of harassing phone calls to offense of harassing communications; change","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 the offense of harassing phone calls to the offense of harassing communications; to provide for presumptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1064/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41757","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":625359,"bill_number":"HR1537","title":"Republic of Turkey; Turkic American Federation of Southeast; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the contributions of the Republic of Turkey and the Turkic American Federation of Southeast and encouraging the creation of a Georgian-Turkish Friendship Task Force; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1537/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41771","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":625360,"bill_number":"HB1063","title":"Animals; liability protection for certain activities related to livestock; provide","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 provide for liability protection for certain activities related to livestock; 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":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1063/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41756","sponsor":"Dale Rutledge"},
{"bill_id":625361,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Motorcycles; handlebars; repeal certain provisions","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 special provisions for motorcycles, so as to repeal certain provisions relating handlebars; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB407/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41744","sponsor":"Hardie Davis"},
{"bill_id":625362,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Pharmacy Benefits Managers; define certain terms; use of maximum allowable cost pricing; impose certain requirements; enforcement","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 define certain terms; to impose certain requirements for the use of maximum allowable cost pricing by pharmacy benefits managers; to provide for enforcement of such requirements; to provide for requirements relating to in-person pharmacy; 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 provide for applicability to certain entities licensed by the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB408/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41745","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":625363,"bill_number":"HR1531","title":"Hood, Mr. William Elonzo \"Billy\", Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. William Elonzo \"Billy\" Hood, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1531/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41765","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":625364,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"State Prosecutor, Office of; establish; manner of appointment, term of office, duties, powers","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 establish the Office of the State Prosecutor; to provide for the manner of appointment, term of office, qualifications, removal, filling of vacancies, duties, powers, and procedures of the State Prosecutor; to provide for the State Prosecutor Selection and Disabilities Commission and its membership, selection, and duties; to provide for reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB405/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41740","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":625365,"bill_number":"HB1062","title":"Rockdale County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Rockdale 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1062/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41742","sponsor":"Pam Dickerson"},
{"bill_id":625366,"bill_number":"HR1525","title":"William Eugene Bone Memorial Bridge; Taylor County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. William Eugene Bone and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1525/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41758","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":625368,"bill_number":"HB1057","title":"Local government; no county, municipal corporation, or public authority shall introduce into a public water supply any chemical or agent not directly related to purification process; 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 applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to provide that no county, municipal corporation, or public authority shall introduce into a public water supply any chemical or agent not directly related to the purification process; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1057/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41730","sponsor":"Sam Moore"},
{"bill_id":625369,"bill_number":"SR1019","title":"Barrow County; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barrow County on its 100th year anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1019/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41732","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":625370,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"\"Medicaid Care Management Organizations Act\"; require care management to approve credentialing applications","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the \"Medicaid Care Management Organizations Act,\" so as to require care management organizations to approve credentialing applications within a certain time frame; to provide for a standardized credentialing application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB403/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41731","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":625371,"bill_number":"HR1535","title":"Fulbright, Mrs. Mary \"Meg\" Whiten; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Mary \"Meg\" Whiten Fulbright; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1535/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41769","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":625372,"bill_number":"HR1527","title":"Reginald S. Carter, Sr., Memorial Bridge; Taylor County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Reginald S. Carter, Sr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1527/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41760","sponsor":"Patty Stinson"},
{"bill_id":625373,"bill_number":"HB1058","title":"Fulton County; provide for appointment of magistrates; repeal Act","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing for the appointment of magistrates in Fulton County, approved April 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4368); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1058/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41735","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":625375,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"Administrative Services, Department of; contracting with companies having business operations in Sudan; provisions","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 procedures relative to the Department of Administrative Services, so as to change certain provisions relating to contracting with companies having business operations in Sudan, scrutinized companies, and certifications; to make certain of such provisions applicable to contracting with companies having business operations in Iran; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB406/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41741","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":625376,"bill_number":"HB1065","title":"DeKalb County; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; eliminate time limitation","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a homestead exemption from certain DeKalb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead, approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4636), as amended, so as to eliminate the time limitation on such exemption; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1065/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41762","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":625377,"bill_number":"HB1061","title":"Fulton County Juvenile Court; chief administrative officer shall have oversight of budget; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the Fulton County Juvenile Court; to provide that the chief administrative officer shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the chief administrative officer, with the approval of the chief judge, shall be authorized to make changes to line item appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1061/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41738","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":625378,"bill_number":"SR1027","title":"SPLOST Reform Joint Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the SPLOST Reform Joint Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1027/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41752","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":625379,"bill_number":"SR1029","title":"Aggregate Annual Debt Service; prohibit from exceeding 8 percent of the total revenue receipts of the state for prior fiscal year -CA","description":"A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit the aggregate annual debt service of the state from exceeding 8 percent of the total revenue receipts of the state for the prior fiscal year; 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":"2014-02-21","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1029/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41777","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":626812,"bill_number":"HR1557","title":"Jones, Terrilyn; Kemp Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Terrilyn Jones, Kemp Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1557/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41827","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":626814,"bill_number":"HB1080","title":"State government; capitol grounds; provide for placement of statue of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1080/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41844","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":626816,"bill_number":"HR1547","title":"Eadie, Miss Jennifer LeAnne; 2014 Georgia Watermelon Queen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Jennifer LeAnne Eadie, 2014 Georgia Watermelon Queen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1547/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41817","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":626818,"bill_number":"SR1049","title":"Floam, Harrison Meyer; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Harrison Meyer Floam; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1049/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41841","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":626820,"bill_number":"SR1036","title":"March of Dimes Day; recognize February 26, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the March of Dimes and recognizing February 26, 2014, as March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1036/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41791","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":626823,"bill_number":"SR1033","title":"Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Youth of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Youth of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1033/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41787","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":626825,"bill_number":"HB1067","title":"Wheeler County; office of probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Wheeler County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1067/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41783","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":626826,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"\"Quality Basic Education Act\"; deferments on certain assessments for limited-English proficient students","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 deferments on certain assessments for limited-English-proficient students under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB415/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41810","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":626828,"bill_number":"HR1555","title":"Donaldson, Bridget; M. D. Roberts Middle School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bridget Donaldson, M. D. Roberts Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1555/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41825","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":626830,"bill_number":"HR1572","title":"Charles E. Hickox Memorial Bridge; Brantley County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Charles Elvin Hickox and renaming a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1572/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41847","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":626833,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Torts; define certain terms; emergency responder who is injured or killed in the line of duty; recover damages","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, so as to define certain terms; to provide that an emergency responder who is injured or killed in the line of duty may recover damages against any person whose neglect, willful omission, or willful or culpable conduct contributed to such injury or death; to repeal the common law fireman's rule in Georgia; to provide that an emergency responder who enters onto land in his or her official duties shall have the status of an invitee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB413/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41790","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":626835,"bill_number":"SR1043","title":"Jones, Martitia \"Marty\" Martin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Martitia \"Marty\" Martin Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1043/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41805","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":626837,"bill_number":"HB1076","title":"Glynn County; nonbinding advisory referendum for electors regarding whether law enforcement services should be restructured to fall under sheriff; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding, advisory referendum for the electors of Glynn County regarding whether the law enforcement services of Glynn County should be restructured to fall under the sheriff of Glynn County; to provide for legislative purpose and findings; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1076/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41809","sponsor":"Jeff Chapman"},
{"bill_id":626839,"bill_number":"HB1069","title":"Irwin County; board of commissioners; provide salary of chairperson","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 April 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3934), so as to provide the salary of the chairperson of the Irwin County Board of Commissioners; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1069/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41785","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":626840,"bill_number":"HR1575","title":"Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and inviting its members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1575/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41851","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":626842,"bill_number":"HR1562","title":"Hispanic Organization Promoting Education; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Hispanic Organization Promoting Education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1562/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41832","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":626845,"bill_number":"HR1554","title":"Kelly, Michelle Cooper; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michelle Cooper Kelly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1554/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41824","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":626847,"bill_number":"HR1574","title":"Capitol Art Standards Commission; authorize erection of statue dedicated to Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Capitol Art Standards Commission to authorize the erection of a statue dedicated to the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1574/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41849","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":626849,"bill_number":"SR1039","title":"Macon Day; recognize February 25, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2014, as Macon Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1039/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41801","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":626851,"bill_number":"HR1545","title":"Pierce County High School cheerleading squad; GHSA Class AAA State Champions; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Pierce County High School cheerleading squad on their 2013-2014 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":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1545/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41815","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":626853,"bill_number":"SR1045","title":"WTOC-TV Of Savannah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing WTOC-TV of Savannah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1045/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41807","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":626855,"bill_number":"HB1070","title":"Webster County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that all future elections for the office of coroner of Webster County shall be nonpartisan elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1070/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41786","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":626857,"bill_number":"HR1558","title":"Belcher, Randy; City of Duluth Chief of Police; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending City of Duluth Chief of Police Randy Belcher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1558/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41828","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":626859,"bill_number":"SR1042","title":"Local School Systems; urged to adopt policies that prohibit the use of tobacco on campus and at school facilities","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1042/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41804","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":626861,"bill_number":"SR1046","title":"Eadie, Miss Jennifer LeAnne; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Jennifer LeAnne Eadie, 2014 Georgia Watermelon Queen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1046/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41813","sponsor":"John Crosby"},
{"bill_id":626863,"bill_number":"HB1066","title":"Public officers and employees; expenses not to be covered by state health benefit plan; change certain provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public employees' insurance and benefit plans, so as to change certain provisions relating to expenses not to be covered by the state health benefit plan; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1066/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41782","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":626865,"bill_number":"HR1573","title":"Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-22","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1573/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41848","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":626868,"bill_number":"HR1550","title":"McMillan, Raekwon; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Raekwon McMillan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1550/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41820","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":626869,"bill_number":"HR1553","title":"Galambos, Dr. Eva; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Eva Galambos; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1553/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41823","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":626871,"bill_number":"SR1041","title":"Conyers, Georgia; 160th Anniversary; recognize February 16, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2014, as the 160th anniversary of the founding of Conyers, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1041/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41803","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":626873,"bill_number":"HB1079","title":"Holly Springs, City of; terms and manner of election of mayor and councilmembers; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Holly Springs in the County of Cherokee, approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3281), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3679), and an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3648), so as to provide for the terms and manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for posts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1079/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41843","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":626875,"bill_number":"HR1544","title":"Major Henry Talmage Elrod Memorial Highway; Turner County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Major Henry Talmage Elrod and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-15","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1544/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41799","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":626878,"bill_number":"HR1570","title":"Sanders, David Andrew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Andrew Sanders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1570/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41840","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":626880,"bill_number":"HR1559","title":"65th Infantry Regiment; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 65th Infantry Regiment; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1559/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41829","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":626882,"bill_number":"HR1552","title":"Maynard, Rita B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Rita B. Maynard in honor of Black History Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1552/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41822","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":626884,"bill_number":"HR1560","title":"Virginia Military Institute; 175th anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Virginia Military Institute on its 175th anniversary on November 11, 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1560/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41830","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":626886,"bill_number":"SR1040","title":"Zellner, Joan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Joan Zellner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1040/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41800","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":626888,"bill_number":"HB1081","title":"Physicians; authorize administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses pursuant to vaccine protocol agreements with physicians; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., 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":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1081/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41845","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":626891,"bill_number":"HB1072","title":"Statham, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Statham 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1072/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41795","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":626893,"bill_number":"SR1032","title":"Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Military Youth of the Year; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Military Youth of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1032/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41781","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":626895,"bill_number":"HB1068","title":"Wheeler County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Wheeler County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1068/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41784","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":626897,"bill_number":"SR1047","title":"Annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending Mr. Arthur James Nance, Mr. Jamie Fernandez, Mr. Ray Hughes, Ms. Bridget Milani, and the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1047/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41812","sponsor":"John Crosby"},
{"bill_id":626898,"bill_number":"SR1035","title":"Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day; recognize March 7, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2014, as Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1035/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41789","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":626901,"bill_number":"SR1038","title":"Cooper, Stephen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephen Cooper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1038/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41794","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":626903,"bill_number":"SR1037","title":"Boy Scout Day; recognize February 26, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2014, as Boy Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1037/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41792","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":626905,"bill_number":"HB1074","title":"State income tax; clean energy property; extend 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 imposition, rate, and computation and exemptions from state income tax, so as to extend the tax credit for clean energy property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1074/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41797","sponsor":"Craig Gordon"},
{"bill_id":626908,"bill_number":"HR1569","title":"Atlanta Community Food Bank; 35th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Community Food Bank on the occasion of its 35th anniversary and for its contributions to the people of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1569/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41839","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":626910,"bill_number":"HR1566","title":"Pugh, Randall; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Randall Pugh on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1566/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41836","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":626913,"bill_number":"HR1543","title":"Marquis Deon Grissom Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Marquis Deon Grissom and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1543/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41798","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":626914,"bill_number":"HB1075","title":"Whitfield County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum","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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1075/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41808","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":626916,"bill_number":"HB1073","title":"Bethlehem, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Bethlehem 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1073/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41796","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":626918,"bill_number":"HR1546","title":"Eubanks, Barbara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara Eubanks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1546/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41816","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":626920,"bill_number":"HR1565","title":"Klein, Edward \"Kip\" William, III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edward \"Kip\" William Klein III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1565/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41835","sponsor":"John Carson"},
{"bill_id":626922,"bill_number":"SR1048","title":"Seay, Melissa Denise; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Melissa Denise Seay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1048/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41811","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":626925,"bill_number":"HR1567","title":"Sanders, Jonathan Edward; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan Edward Sanders; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1567/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41837","sponsor":"Sam Teasley"},
{"bill_id":626927,"bill_number":"HR1564","title":"Animashaun-Ajiboye, Khairat; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Khairat Animashaun-Ajiboye; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1564/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41834","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":626928,"bill_number":"HB1071","title":"Winder, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Winder 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1071/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41793","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":626930,"bill_number":"SR1034","title":"Holy Ground Baptist Academy Football Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Holy Ground Baptist Academy football team for winning the 2013 ICSGA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1034/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41788","sponsor":"Michael Dugan"},
{"bill_id":626932,"bill_number":"HR1549","title":"Health Law Partnership (HeLP); ten years of service to Georgia's children; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) for ten years of exemplary service to Georgia's children and their families; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1549/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41819","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":626935,"bill_number":"SR1044","title":"Megathlin, Carol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carol Megathlin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1044/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41806","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":626937,"bill_number":"HR1563","title":"Apu Inka; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Apu Inka; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1563/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41833","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":626939,"bill_number":"HR1556","title":"Ancrum-Collins, Sharonda; Kemp Primary School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sharonda Ancrum-Collins, Kemp Primary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1556/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41826","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":626941,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Student Codes of Conduct; unlawful possession of tobacco products on school ground","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-751.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student codes of conduct, safety rules on school buses, and distribution, so as to provide for the unlawful possession of tobacco products on school grounds and at school related functions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":"Education and Youth","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB414/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41802","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":626942,"bill_number":"HR1571","title":"George Duke Beasley Memorial Highway; Fulton County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. George Duke Beasley and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1571/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41846","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":626944,"bill_number":"HB1077","title":"Downtown Athens Development Authority; provide for powers, duties and responsibilities; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Downtown Athens Development Authority, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3533), as amended, which authority was created pursuant to an amendment to the Constitution as contained in Ga. L. 1975, p. 1698, and amended by Ga. L. 1976, p. 1912; 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":"2014-04-07","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1077/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41814","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":626947,"bill_number":"HR1548","title":"Houston, Jerry G.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jerry G. Houston; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1548/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41818","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":626949,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"City of Cleveland; provide for annexation of property into the city boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cleveland,\" approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4068), so as to provide for the annexation of property into the city boundaries; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB416/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41850","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":626951,"bill_number":"HB1078","title":"Courts; juries and grand juries; provisions","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 provisions relating to juries; to revise definitions; to change provisions relating to choosing grand jurors; to provide for concurrent grand juries; to provide for a preliminary oath to be administered to grand juries; to change provisions relating to when there are insufficient persons to complete a panel of grand jurors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1078/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41842","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":626953,"bill_number":"HR1551","title":"Durden, Mrs. Ruby Nell Enola Gay; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Ruby Nell Enola Gay Durden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1551/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41821","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":626955,"bill_number":"HR1568","title":"Empire Board of Realtists, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Empire Board of Realtists, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1568/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41838","sponsor":"Valencia Stovall"},
{"bill_id":626956,"bill_number":"HR1561","title":"Battle of New Market; 150th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Battle of New Market; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-24","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1561/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41831","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":627980,"bill_number":"SR1053","title":"Court of Appeals Workload; Senate Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Court of Appeals Workload; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1053/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41856","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":627981,"bill_number":"HR1580","title":"Jones, Sabria; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Youth of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Youth of the Year, Sabria Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1580/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41861","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":627982,"bill_number":"SR1058","title":"Meyers, Elana; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elana Meyers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1058/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41873","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":627983,"bill_number":"HR1586","title":"Faulkner, Collin Reece; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Collin Reece Faulkner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1586/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41878","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":627984,"bill_number":"HR1582","title":"Meyers, Elana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elana Meyers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1582/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41864","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":627985,"bill_number":"HB1084","title":"Community Health, Department of; infraction of condition under medicare or Medicaid not constitute negligence per se; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the actions against certain applicants or licensees by the Department of Community Health, so as to provide that an infraction of a condition under medicare or Medicaid shall not constitute negligence per se; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":"Human Relations and Aging","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1084/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41871","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":627986,"bill_number":"SR1052","title":"First Lady Sandra Deal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing First Lady Sandra Deal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1052/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41854","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":627988,"bill_number":"HB1082","title":"Sandersville, City of; election of members of city council; change provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandersville, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4823), as amended, so as to change the provisions regarding election of members of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1082/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41855","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":627989,"bill_number":"HR1588","title":"White County Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 26, 2014, as White County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1588/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41882","sponsor":"Lee Hawkins"},
{"bill_id":627990,"bill_number":"SR1054","title":"Business Cyber Security Day; recognize February 25, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 25, 2014, as Business Cyber Security Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1054/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41862","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":627991,"bill_number":"SR1062","title":"Hope, Sr., Chief Apostle Archbishop Michael C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chief Apostle Archbishop Michael C. Hope, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1062/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41885","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":627992,"bill_number":"HB1087","title":"Highways; vehicles hauling certain products over a certain total gross weight which have been issued a permit to operate on any public road which is not an interstate; allow","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 dimensions and weight of vehicle and loads operating on public roads, so as to allow vehicles hauling certain products over a certain total gross weight which have been issued a permit to operate on any public road which is not an interstate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1087/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41880","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":627993,"bill_number":"HR1577","title":"Grayson, Norm; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Norm Grayson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1577/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41858","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":627994,"bill_number":"SR1060","title":"Fannin County High School Students and Faculty; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Fannin County High School students and faculty for their success in the Taco Bell Graduate for Más Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1060/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41877","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":627995,"bill_number":"HR1584","title":"Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities Day at the Capitol; January 16, 2014; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the organizations and their staff members of Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities and celebrating their day at the Capitol on January 16, 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1584/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41869","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":627996,"bill_number":"HB1086","title":"Kingsland; City of; change certain provision relating to debts of district","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in the City of Kingsland, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4135), so as to change a certain provision relating to debts of the district; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1086/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41875","sponsor":"Ellis Black"},
{"bill_id":627997,"bill_number":"HB1083","title":"Habersham County State Court; judge and solicitor of court be part-time positions; provide","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 April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5221), so as to provide that the judge and solicitor of such court shall be part-time positions; to establish the compensation of the judge and solicitor of such court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Withdrawn, Recommitted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1083/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41870","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":627998,"bill_number":"HR1578","title":"Porterfield, Linda Carol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Linda Carol Porterfield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1578/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41859","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":628000,"bill_number":"SR1055","title":"Hanks, Hollis Stewart; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hollis Stewart Hanks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1055/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41865","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":628001,"bill_number":"HR1579","title":"Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Day at the state capitol; February 25, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 25, 2014, as Clayton County Chamber Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1579/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41860","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":628002,"bill_number":"SR1059","title":"Dorsey, Jocelyn; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jocelyn Dorsey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1059/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41876","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":628003,"bill_number":"HB1089","title":"Education; State Board not adopt and Department of Education not implement academic content standards for English, language arts, and mathematics developed by common core standards initiative; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Board of Education, so as to provide that the State Board of Education shall not adopt and the Department of Education shall not implement academic content standards for English, language arts, and mathematics developed by the common core standards initiative nor shall the state board use the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), or any other assessments related to or based on the common core standards, as any of the assessments required by law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1089/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41883","sponsor":"David Stover"},
{"bill_id":628004,"bill_number":"HB1085","title":"Farmers' Private Property Protection Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the \"Flint River Drought Protection Act,\" so as to clarify legislative intent; to provide a short title; to revise definitions; to expand programs; to provide for additional powers and requirements of the director; to provide for a waiver of sovereign immunity to allow a cause of action against the state when operation of an issued permit causes a violation of federal law; to provide for new irrigation efficiency requirements; to clarify compliance and enforcement provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1085/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41874","sponsor":"Delvis Dutton"},
{"bill_id":628005,"bill_number":"HR1581","title":"Kennedy, Brendan; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Military Youth of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Military Youth of the Year, Brendan Kennedy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1581/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41863","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":628006,"bill_number":"HB1088","title":"Education; no local board which receives state funding shall seek or maintain accreditation by an accrediting entity which does not have open meetings; 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 no local board of education which receives state funding shall seek or maintain accreditation by an accrediting entity which does not have open meetings; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1088/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41881","sponsor":"Billy Mitchell"},
{"bill_id":628007,"bill_number":"HR1583","title":"Dixon, Mrs. Lola; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Lola Dixon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1583/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41866","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":628008,"bill_number":"SR1051","title":"Gearing, Jenna; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jenna Gearing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1051/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41853","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":628009,"bill_number":"HR1585","title":"County and municipal officials; display American flag at courthouses and other government buildings; urge","description":"A RESOLUTION urging county and municipal officials to display the American flag at courthouses and other government buildings; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1585/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41872","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":628011,"bill_number":"SR1057","title":"Sullivan, Christian Warner; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christian Warner Sullivan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1057/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41868","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":628012,"bill_number":"SR1056","title":"Hudon, Kyle Hamilton; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kyle Hamilton Hudon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1056/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41867","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":628013,"bill_number":"SR1061","title":"Georgia School Workers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia school workers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1061/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41884","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":628014,"bill_number":"HR1576","title":"Paulk-Veazey, Mrs. Melba; 2014 Distinguished Older Georgian; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Melba Paulk-Veazey as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2014 and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1576/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41857","sponsor":"Jay Roberts"},
{"bill_id":628015,"bill_number":"HR1587","title":"Senior Week at the state capitol; February 26 and 27, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26 and 27, 2014, as Senior Week at the state capitol and commending the contributions of senior Georgians; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-25","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1587/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41879","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":628016,"bill_number":"SR1050","title":"Townsend, Billy L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Billy L. Townsend; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1050/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41852","sponsor":"Stephen Thompson"},
{"bill_id":629321,"bill_number":"SR1080","title":"P.F.C. Michael Lee Dotson Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of P.F.C. Michael Lee Dotson and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1080/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41915","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":629322,"bill_number":"HR1590","title":"Franklin/Hart/Elbert/Madison Forestry Unit; 2013 Northern Unit of the Year; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Franklin/Hart/Elbert/Madison Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Northern Unit of the Year and inviting its dedicated professionals to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1590/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41901","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":629324,"bill_number":"HR1600","title":"Georgia Asian American Pacific Islander's Task Force; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Asian American Pacific Islander's Task Force; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"Special Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1600/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41927","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":629325,"bill_number":"HR1592","title":"Savannah State University Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2014, as Savannah State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1592/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41903","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":629327,"bill_number":"SR1063","title":"61st Annual Tucker Day; recognize May 10, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 10, 2014, as the 61st Annual Tucker Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1063/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41886","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":629329,"bill_number":"HR1593","title":"Starling, Reverend Freddie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Freddie Starling; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1593/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41904","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":629330,"bill_number":"HR1596","title":"McMillan, Raekwon; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Raekwon McMillan and inviting him to be recognized by the House of the Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1596/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41921","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":629331,"bill_number":"SR1074","title":"Ladouceur, Ms. Lauren; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Lauren Ladouceur; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1074/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41909","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":629332,"bill_number":"SR1077","title":"Franklin/Hart/Elbert/ Madison Forestry Unit; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Franklin/Hart/Elbert/Madison Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Northern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1077/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41912","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":629334,"bill_number":"SR1073","title":"Bell, Gregory Allen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gregory Allen Bell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1073/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41900","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":629335,"bill_number":"SR1071","title":"Washington, Tyler; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler Washington; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1071/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41898","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":629337,"bill_number":"HR1595","title":"Satilla District; Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 District of the Year; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION Commending the Satilla District for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 District of the Year and inviting its dedicated professionals to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1595/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41920","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":629339,"bill_number":"HB1091","title":"Fair Business Practices Act; sale of unsafe used tires for purposes of installation on motor vehicle; provisions","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, so as to prohibit the sale of unsafe used tires for purposes of installation on a motor vehicle; to provide for determining what constitutes an unsafe used tire; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1091/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41888","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":629342,"bill_number":"SR1065","title":"Empire Board of Realtists, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Empire Board of Realtists, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1065/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41892","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":629344,"bill_number":"SR1066","title":"Wilson, Norman L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Norman L. Wilson and recognizing him for decades of military service and service to law enforcement in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1066/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41893","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":629345,"bill_number":"SR1070","title":"Civil Air Patrol Day; recognize March 13, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2014, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol and commending the volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1070/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41897","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":629346,"bill_number":"HR1597","title":"Ferrell, George Robert Prince Edward, Jr., \"JuJu\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George Robert Prince Edward Ferrell, Jr., \"JuJu\"; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1597/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41922","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":629349,"bill_number":"HB1098","title":"State Road and Tollway Authority; use of identifying information obtained from technology used to determine toll enforcement violations for issuance of traffic citations other than those related to toll enforcement violations; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the State Road and Tollway Authority, so as to prohibit the use of identifying information obtained from technology used to determine toll enforcement violations for the issuance of traffic citations other than those related to toll enforcement violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1098/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41925","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":629350,"bill_number":"SR1076","title":"Satilla District; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Satilla District for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 District of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1076/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41911","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":629351,"bill_number":"HB1090","title":"Arlington, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Arlington, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1090/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41887","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":629352,"bill_number":"HB1096","title":"Community Affairs, Department of; Georgia Administrative Procedure Act applies to administration of programs, grants, and other activities of the department","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Department of Community Affairs, so that the \"Georgia Administrative Procedure Act\" applies to the administration of programs, grants, and other activities of the department; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"State Planning and Community Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1096/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41919","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":629356,"bill_number":"HB1094","title":"Eatonton, 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 Eatonton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such 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":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1094/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41907","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":629357,"bill_number":"HR1598","title":"Pechuman, Mitchell Earl; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mitchell Earl Pechuman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1598/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41923","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":629358,"bill_number":"HR1591","title":"Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit; 2013 Southern Unit of the Year; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Southern Unit of the Year and inviting its dedicated professionals to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1591/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41902","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":629360,"bill_number":"SR1075","title":"Ward, Jr., Mr. Charles L. and Mrs. Sandra Parker; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Charles L. Ward, Jr. and Mrs. Sandra Parker Ward on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1075/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41910","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":629361,"bill_number":"SR1082","title":"Porterfield, Linda Carol; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Linda Carol Porterfield; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1082/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41917","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":629363,"bill_number":"HB1092","title":"Fayette County Public Facilities Authority; grant power with regard to storm-water management systems","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Fayette County Public Facilities Authority, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3377), so as to grant the authority power with regard to storm-water management systems; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1092/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41889","sponsor":"John Yates"},
{"bill_id":629367,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"'Georgia Pregnant Workers Fairness Act'; enact; provide for intent; definitions; notice of rights","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 enact the Georgia Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; to provide for a short title; to provide for intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice of rights; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB417/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41918","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":629368,"bill_number":"HB1097","title":"Macon-Bibb County 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 Macon-Bibb County; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1097/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41924","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":629371,"bill_number":"SR1069","title":"Pechuman, Mitchell Earl; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mitchell Earl Pechuman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1069/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41896","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":629372,"bill_number":"SR1068","title":"Youth Villages Georgia Day; recognize February 24, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2014, as Youth Villages Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1068/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41895","sponsor":"Jason Carter"},
{"bill_id":629374,"bill_number":"SR1064","title":"Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; create Joint Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1064/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41891","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":629375,"bill_number":"SR1079","title":"Dr. M. Bobbi Bailey Interchange; DeKalb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. M. Bobbie Bailey and dedicating an interchange in her honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1079/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41914","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":629377,"bill_number":"SR1067","title":"Franklin County Middle School Technology Student Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Franklin County Middle School Technology Student Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1067/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41894","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":629378,"bill_number":"HR1594","title":"Bell, Gregory Allen; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gregory Allen Bell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1594/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41905","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":629379,"bill_number":"HB1093","title":"Eatonton, 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 Eatonton 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1093/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41906","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":629381,"bill_number":"HR1599","title":"Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1599/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41926","sponsor":"Howard Maxwell"},
{"bill_id":629382,"bill_number":"HR1589","title":"Griffin, Shatikey and Demiya; honor lives; Georgia police departments to execute arrest warrants expeditiously; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and memories of Shatikey and Demiya Griffin and encouraging Georgia police departments to execute arrest warrants expeditiously; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-02-26","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1589/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41890","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":629384,"bill_number":"SR1081","title":"Grayson, Norm; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Norm Grayson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1081/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41916","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":629386,"bill_number":"SR1072","title":"Gutkowski, Brett; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Brett Gutkowski; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1072/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41899","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":629387,"bill_number":"SR1078","title":"Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Southern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1078/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41913","sponsor":"Ross Tolleson"},
{"bill_id":629388,"bill_number":"HB1095","title":"Eatonton, 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 Eatonton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1095/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41908","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":630637,"bill_number":"HB1099","title":"Warren County; board of education member serve simultaneously as deputy coroner and deputy coroner serve simultaneously as board member; authorize","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide that a member of the board of education of Warren County shall be authorized to serve simultaneously as deputy coroner of Warren County and that a deputy coroner of Warren County shall be authorized to serve simultaneously on the board of education of Warren County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1099/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41930","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":630640,"bill_number":"SR1083","title":"Columbus Day; recognize March 5, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2014, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1083/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41928","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":630642,"bill_number":"SR1084","title":"Savannah State University Day; recognize March 11, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2014, as Savannah State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1084/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41929","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":630644,"bill_number":"SR1085","title":"Capital Bank; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Capital Bank and recognizing Capital Bank Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1085/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41931","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":632153,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"City of Chickamauga, Walker County; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Chickamauga in Walker County, Georgia; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB418/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41932","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":632154,"bill_number":"SR1086","title":"Evans County, Georgia; recognize 100th anniversary","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 100th anniversary of Evans County, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1086/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41933","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":632155,"bill_number":"SR1088","title":"Yancey Brothers Company; recognize 100 year anniversary","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Yancey Brothers Company on its 100 year anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1088/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41935","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":632156,"bill_number":"SR1087","title":"Hunter, Sr., Deacon William \"Bubba\" Henry; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Deacon William \"Bubba\" Henry Hunter, Sr., and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1087/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41934","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":632799,"bill_number":"HR1649","title":"Golden, Leslie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leslie Golden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1649/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42046","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":632800,"bill_number":"SR1130","title":"Bone, Sydni; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sydni Bone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1130/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42035","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632801,"bill_number":"HR1619","title":"Stephens, Gage; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gage Stephens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1619/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41996","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":632802,"bill_number":"HR1634","title":"Siceloff, Courtney Parker; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Courtney Parker Siceloff and offering condolences on his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1634/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42011","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":632803,"bill_number":"HR1641","title":"Atkinson, Stephanie Tyson; Apalachee High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Stephanie Tyson Atkinson, Apalachee High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1641/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42018","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":632804,"bill_number":"HB1100","title":"Highways; vehicles which exceed weight and dimension limits when in operation within a 20 mile radius of a port facility or designated facility; provide a permit","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 dimensions and weight of vehicles and loads operating on public roads, so as to provide for a permit for vehicles which exceed the weight and dimension limits when such vehicle is in operation within a 20 mile radius of a port facility or designated facility; to prescribe a fee for such permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":"Motor Vehicles","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1100/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41936","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":632805,"bill_number":"SR1122","title":"Turner, Felicia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Felicia Turner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1122/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42027","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632806,"bill_number":"HR1629","title":"Lattimore, Delores; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Delores Lattimore in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1629/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42006","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":632807,"bill_number":"HR1604","title":"St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; Savannah, GA; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Kevin Halligan and the Grand Marshal of the 2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade, David Roberts on the upcoming occasion of the 2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1604/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41981","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":632808,"bill_number":"SR1119","title":"2014 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the 2014 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1119/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42021","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":632809,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Board of Education of McIntosh County; change description of the education 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 February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3646), so as to change the description of the education districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB421/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41964","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":632810,"bill_number":"SR1135","title":"Rogers, Christopher A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Christopher A. Rogers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1135/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42040","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":632811,"bill_number":"SR1113","title":"Humble, Colin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colin Humble; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1113/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41970","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":632812,"bill_number":"HR1646","title":"Pakistani American Day at the state capitol; March 23, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 23, 2014, as Pakistani American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1646/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42043","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":632813,"bill_number":"SR1092","title":"Neuner, James Fitzpatrick; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Fitzpatrick Neuner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1092/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41944","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":632814,"bill_number":"HR1610","title":"Megathlin, Carol; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carol Megathlin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1610/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41987","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":632815,"bill_number":"SR1129","title":"Johnson, Courtney; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Courtney Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1129/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42034","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632816,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Food Service Establishments; define certain terms; on-line food allergy awareness training course; issuance of certificates","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food service establishments, so as to define certain terms; to provide that the commissioner of public health shall devise an on-line food allergy awareness training course; to provide for the issuance of certificates; to provide that each restaurant shall have a manager trained in food allergy awareness; to provide that at least one certified person shall be on site during operation hours; to provide a penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB422/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41974","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":632817,"bill_number":"SR1095","title":"Bartow County Chamber of Commerce; 125th anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bartow County Chamber of Commerce for its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1095/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41941","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":632818,"bill_number":"HR1630","title":"Reynolds, Ola W.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ola W. Reynolds in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1630/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42007","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":632819,"bill_number":"HR1613","title":"Holmes, Mrs. Beatrice L.; Red Oak Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mrs. Beatrice L. Holmes, Red Oak Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1613/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41990","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":632820,"bill_number":"HR1624","title":"House Interns for 2014 Regular Session; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the House Interns for the 2014 Regular Session; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1624/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42001","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":632821,"bill_number":"SR1104","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":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1104/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41955","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":632822,"bill_number":"HR1640","title":"Martin, Craig; Winder-Barrow High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Craig Martin, Winder-Barrow High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1640/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42017","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":632823,"bill_number":"SR1127","title":"Smith, Cullen; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cullen Smith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1127/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42032","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632824,"bill_number":"HR1601","title":"House Georgia-Based Film and Post-Production Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Georgia-Based Film and Post-Production Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1601/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41968","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":632825,"bill_number":"HR1651","title":"Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the state capitol; June 20, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 20, 2014, as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1651/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42048","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":632826,"bill_number":"HR1645","title":"Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; March 13, 2014; recognize and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2014, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and inviting representatives from the Girl Scouts of America organization to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1645/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42042","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":632827,"bill_number":"SR1121","title":"Community Health and Public Health; encouraged to collaborate and develop a report; prevent and control diabetes","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Department of Community Health and the Department of Public Health to collaborate and develop a report of Georgia's strategic action steps to prevent and control diabetes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1121/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42026","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":632828,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Board of Commissioners of McIntosh 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 McIntosh County, approved February 26, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 283), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3653), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB420/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41957","sponsor":"William Ligon"},
{"bill_id":632830,"bill_number":"SR1090","title":"Tillman, Joshua Evan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joshua Evan Tillman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1090/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41942","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":632831,"bill_number":"HR1618","title":"Huffman, Wayne; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Wayne Huffman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1618/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41995","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":632832,"bill_number":"HR1650","title":"Polazzo, Free Solomon; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Free Solomon Polazzo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1650/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42047","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":632833,"bill_number":"HB1107","title":"Therapeutic Cannabidiol Act of 2014; 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 \"Therapeutic Cannabidiol Research Act of 2014\"; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for state-wide expanded access clinical trials for cannabidiol for pediatric patients with severe forms of epilepsy; to provide for receipt and distribution of cannabidiol; to provide for an annual report; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1107/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42025","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":632834,"bill_number":"SR1103","title":"Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day; recognize June 20, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing June 20, 2014, as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1103/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41954","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":632835,"bill_number":"HR1602","title":"Norcross Blue Devils football team; Class AAAAAA State Champions; congratulate and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Norcross Blue Devils football team for winning the 2013 Class AAAAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1602/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41979","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":632836,"bill_number":"SR1102","title":"Lester, James \"Jimmy\" Luther; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing James \"Jimmy\" Luther Lester; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1102/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41953","sponsor":"William Jackson"},
{"bill_id":632837,"bill_number":"HR1643","title":"House Study Committee on Foreclosure Reform; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Foreclosure Reform; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":"Banks and Banking","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1643/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41978","sponsor":"Paulette Rakestraw"},
{"bill_id":632838,"bill_number":"SR1116","title":"Barnhill, John Elemuel; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Elemuel Barnhill; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1116/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41973","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":632839,"bill_number":"HR1607","title":"Elizabeth Andrews High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Andrews High School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1607/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41984","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":632841,"bill_number":"HR1635","title":"Menifee, Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Edward Menifee and offering condolences on his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1635/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42012","sponsor":"Tyrone Brooks"},
{"bill_id":632842,"bill_number":"HB1109","title":"Dunwoody, City of; provide for a special service district; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Dunwoody, approved March 25, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3536), as amended, so as to provide for a special service district; to provide for the provision of services; to prohibit the mayor or members of the city council to serve on a board or commission; to prohibit the circumvention of certain ordinance requirements; to permit transfer of appropriations between departments; to authorize the city manager to transfer funds; to permit the mayor to appoint a clerk; to change certain provisions relative to the municipal court; to provide for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes; to provide for a charter commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1109/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42053","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":632843,"bill_number":"SR1124","title":"Jarrell, Ansleigh; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ansleigh Jarrell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1124/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42029","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632844,"bill_number":"HR1626","title":"Grant, Sarah Ann; Coretta Scott King YWLA Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Ann Grant, Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1626/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42003","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":632845,"bill_number":"HR1638","title":"Ellington, Kaitlyn; Apalachee High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kaitlyn Ellington, Apalachee High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1638/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42015","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":632846,"bill_number":"SR1107","title":"Kirven, III, James Dupont \"Tippy\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Dupont \"Tippy\" Kirven, III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1107/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41959","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":632847,"bill_number":"HR1639","title":"Rutledge, Abby; Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Abby Rutledge, Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1639/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42016","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":632848,"bill_number":"SR1111","title":"Staton, Senator Cecil; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Senator Cecil Staton for his service to the citizens of the 18th Senate District and the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1111/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41962","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":632849,"bill_number":"SR1110","title":"Muscogee County School District 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Muscogee County School District 2014 Teacher of the Year nominees; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1110/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41963","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632850,"bill_number":"HR1621","title":"Wood, Frank; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Frank Wood; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1621/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41998","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":632851,"bill_number":"HR1631","title":"Allen, Ms. Alana; Harper-Archer Middle School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Alana Allen, Harper-Archer Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1631/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42008","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":632852,"bill_number":"HR1617","title":"Mealor, Madison; East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Madison Mealor, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1617/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41994","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":632853,"bill_number":"SR1098","title":"Alpha Gamma Rho Day; recognize March 12, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, March 12, 2014, as Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1098/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41949","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":632854,"bill_number":"HR1623","title":"Daniel, Army Spc. Christopher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Army Spc. Christopher Daniel; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1623/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42000","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":632855,"bill_number":"SR1093","title":"Kennon, Ms. Barbara; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Barbara Kennon upon her induction into the Georgia Association of Realtors Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1093/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41939","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632856,"bill_number":"SR1109","title":"Okamoto, Sandra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sandra Okamoto; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1109/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41961","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632857,"bill_number":"SR1128","title":"Bone, Bailee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bailee Bone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1128/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42033","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632858,"bill_number":"SR1105","title":"Caraway, David Wilson; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of David Wilson Caraway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1105/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41956","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":632859,"bill_number":"SR1114","title":"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1114/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41971","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":632862,"bill_number":"SR1125","title":"Willie, Chansie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chansie Willie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1125/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42030","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632863,"bill_number":"HR1608","title":"R. V. \"Bobby\" Sikes Overpass; Liberty County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Robert Vernon \"Bobby\" Sikes and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1608/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41985","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":632864,"bill_number":"HR1612","title":"Youth and Family Convocation; 21st Annual; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the 21st Annual Youth and Family Convocation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1612/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41989","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":632865,"bill_number":"SR1132","title":"Carr, J. Bruce; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending J. Bruce Carr; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1132/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42037","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632866,"bill_number":"HB1101","title":"Dodge County; change composition of governing authority","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Dodge County, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 367), as amended, particularly an Act approved April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4417), so as to change the composition of the governing authority of Dodge County; to create the office of commissioner of Dodge County; to terminate the terms of the board of commissioners; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeals; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1101/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41937","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":632867,"bill_number":"HR1616","title":"Wright, Holly; East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Holly Wright, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1616/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41993","sponsor":"Tommy Benton"},
{"bill_id":632868,"bill_number":"HR1654","title":"Threatt, Helen Kilpatrick; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Helen Kilpatrick Threatt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1654/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42051","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":632869,"bill_number":"HB1108","title":"Douglas County; Board of Education; provide for compensation of members","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 February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3717), so as to provide for compensation of members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2015-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1108/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42052","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":632870,"bill_number":"SR1133","title":"Coats, David; Jilles, Tyrian; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Muscogee County School District 2014 Spelling Bee First Place Winner David Coats and Runner-up Tyrian Jilles; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1133/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42038","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632871,"bill_number":"SR1099","title":"Alcoholic Beverage Retail Licensing and \"Tied House\" Laws; create senate study committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Alcoholic Beverage Retail Licensing and \"Tied House\" Laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1099/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41950","sponsor":"Jack Murphy"},
{"bill_id":632872,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"\"Georgia Administrative Procedure Act\"; applies to the administration of programs, grants, and other activities of the department","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Department of Community Affairs, so that the \"Georgia Administrative Procedure Act\" applies to the administration of programs, grants, and other activities of the department; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB419/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41946","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":632873,"bill_number":"HR1652","title":"Carr, Kip; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kip Carr; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1652/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42049","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":632874,"bill_number":"SR1101","title":"Rossetti, Mr. Vincent Michael; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Vincent Michael Rossetti, and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1101/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41952","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":632875,"bill_number":"HR1653","title":"Venezuelan government's actions; condemn","description":"A RESOLUTION condemning the actions of the Venezuelan government; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1653/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42050","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":632876,"bill_number":"HR1644","title":"Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy; commend and invite class members to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy and inviting members of its sixth class to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1644/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42041","sponsor":"Ben Watson"},
{"bill_id":632877,"bill_number":"SR1094","title":"Howard, Alyssa; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alyssa Howard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1094/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41940","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":632878,"bill_number":"HR1648","title":"Kennon, Ms. Barbara; Georgia Association of Realtors Hall of Fame inductee; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Barbara Kennon upon her induction into the Georgia Association of Realtors Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1648/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42045","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":632879,"bill_number":"HB1102","title":"Dalton, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum","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(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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1102/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41947","sponsor":"Bruce Broadrick"},
{"bill_id":632880,"bill_number":"HR1627","title":"Crawford, Kathy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kathy Crawford in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1627/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42004","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":632881,"bill_number":"HR1615","title":"Butler, Ms. Darraugh; National Black and Latino Council; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Darraugh Butler and the National Black and Latino Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1615/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41992","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":632883,"bill_number":"HR1642","title":"Smith, Mr. Samuel Farrar, III; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Samuel Farrar Smith III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1642/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42019","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":632884,"bill_number":"HR1603","title":"Grissom, Marquis Deon; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marquis Deon Grissom and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1603/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41980","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":632885,"bill_number":"SR1091","title":"Akin, Christopher Clark; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christopher Clark Akin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1091/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41943","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":632886,"bill_number":"HR1647","title":"Women's History Month at the state capitol; March 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Legislative Women's Caucus Servant Leadership Award recipients and recognizing March as Women's History Month 2014 at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1647/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42044","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":632887,"bill_number":"HB1105","title":"Telfair County; providing county officers shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; repeal amendment","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing that the county officers of Telfair County shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1105/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41967","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":632888,"bill_number":"SR1097","title":"Jacobsen, III, William Peter; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Peter Jacobsen, III; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1097/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41948","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":632889,"bill_number":"HR1633","title":"Shiloh High School concert choir; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Shiloh High School concert choir; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1633/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42010","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":632890,"bill_number":"HB1103","title":"Young Harris, City of; revise terms of office and manner of election of mayor and council","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant a new charter to the City of Young Harris, approved March 24, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 4470), as amended, so as to revise the terms of office and manner of election of the mayor and council; to revise the compensation and manner of setting the compensation of the mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1103/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41965","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":632891,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"State Court of Cobb County; change the compensations of the clerk and chief deputy clerk","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 May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3695), so as to change the compensations of the clerk and the chief deputy clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB424/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42022","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":632892,"bill_number":"HR1622","title":"Shirah, Will; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Will Shirah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1622/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41999","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":632894,"bill_number":"SR1120","title":"Ranel, Amy Oates; Ridgley, Drew; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amy Oates Ranel and Drew Ridgley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1120/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42024","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":632895,"bill_number":"SR1115","title":"Smiley, Micah; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Micah Smiley, expressing regret at his passing, and commending the efforts of his community to help him; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1115/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41972","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":632896,"bill_number":"SR1100","title":"Curtis, Dr. Jeffery Van; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Jeffery Van Curtis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1100/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41951","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":632897,"bill_number":"SR1108","title":"Turner, II, Don Abbott; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Don Abbott Turner, II; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1108/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41960","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":632898,"bill_number":"HR1605","title":"Bronner, Kirstie; Kristie Bronner; Spelman College co-valedictorians; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kirstie Bronner and Kristie Bronner, co-valedictorians for the Spelman College class of 2013, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1605/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41982","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":632899,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"City of Berkeley Lake; change number of councilmembers required for a quorum with the mayor","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 number of councilmembers required for a quorum with the mayor; to provide that the mayor pro tempore may vote in the event of a tie when presiding in the mayor's absences; to reaffirm the current city boundary; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB423/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42020","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":632900,"bill_number":"HR1628","title":"Uchiyama, Michelle K.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michelle K. Uchiyama in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1628/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42005","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":632901,"bill_number":"HR1632","title":"James-Miller, Miriam Arlala Johnson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miriam Arlala Johnson James-Miller in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1632/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42009","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":632902,"bill_number":"SR1123","title":"Scott, Erin; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Erin Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1123/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42028","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632903,"bill_number":"HR1636","title":"Dispain, Jonathan Michael; Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jonathan Michael Dispain, Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1636/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42013","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":632904,"bill_number":"HR1625","title":"Madison, Ebony; Usher-Collier Heights Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ebony Madison, Usher-Collier Heights Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1625/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42002","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":632905,"bill_number":"HR1609","title":"WTOC-TV of Savannah; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing WTOC-TV of Savannah; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1609/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41986","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":632906,"bill_number":"HR1606","title":"Welch, Sarah; 2014 Fannin County School System Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Welch, the 2014 Fannin County School System Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1606/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41983","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":632907,"bill_number":"SR1096","title":"Murphy, Madison; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Madison Murphy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1096/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41945","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":632908,"bill_number":"SR1117","title":"Thomas, Jr., Reverend Norman; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Norman Thomas, Jr., on the occasion of his fifth pastoral anniversary at First Baptist Church on Gresham Road; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1117/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41975","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":632909,"bill_number":"SR1112","title":"The Kennickell Group; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Kennickell Group and Trip Kennickell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1112/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41969","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":632910,"bill_number":"SR1131","title":"Phillips, Reverend Willie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Willie Phillips; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1131/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42036","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632911,"bill_number":"HB1106","title":"Bryan County; create board of elections and registration; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bryan County; to provide for the board's powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualifications, 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 expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1106/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41977","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":632912,"bill_number":"SR1106","title":"Reese, George M. \"Doodle\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George M. \"Doodle\" Reese; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1106/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41958","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":632913,"bill_number":"SR1134","title":"Synovus Financial Corporation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Synovus Financial Corporation for its receipt of 16 Greenwich Excellence Awards; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1134/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42039","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632914,"bill_number":"HR1637","title":"Childers, Alex; Winder-Barrow High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alex Childers, Winder-Barrow High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1637/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42014","sponsor":"Terry England"},
{"bill_id":632915,"bill_number":"HR1614","title":"Robinson, Ms. Ariana; Mt. Zion Primary School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Ariana Robinson, Mt. Zion Primary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1614/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41991","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":632916,"bill_number":"HR1620","title":"Stephens, Daniel; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Daniel Stephens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1620/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41997","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":632917,"bill_number":"HR1611","title":"Soka Gakkai International Youth Day in Georgia; April 15, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April 5th, 2014, as Soka Gakkai International Youth Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1611/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41988","sponsor":"Mable Thomas"},
{"bill_id":632918,"bill_number":"SR1118","title":"Clayton County Chamber Day; recognize February 25, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 25, 2014, as Clayton County Chamber Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1118/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41976","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":632919,"bill_number":"SR1089","title":"Birkhead, Zachary Grayson; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zachary Grayson Birkhead; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1089/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41938","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":632920,"bill_number":"HB1110","title":"Rockdale County State Court; permit court to charge a technology fee","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Rockdale County, approved April 2, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5452), as amended, so as to permit the court to charge a technology fee; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-03","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1110/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42054","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":632921,"bill_number":"HB1104","title":"Habersham County State Court; provide judge and solicitor shall be part-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 April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5221), so as to provide that the judge and solicitor of such court shall be part-time positions; to establish the compensation of the judge and solicitor of such court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1104/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/41966","sponsor":"Terry Rogers"},
{"bill_id":632922,"bill_number":"SR1126","title":"Reeves, Margaret; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Margaret Reeves; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1126/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42031","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":632923,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Probate Court of Cobb County; change the compensation of the chief and deputy, chief investigator, executive assistant to the sheriff","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4150), so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy, the chief investigator, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB425/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42023","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":633447,"bill_number":"HB1112","title":"Varnell, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum","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(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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1112/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42073","sponsor":"Tom Dickson"},
{"bill_id":633450,"bill_number":"HR1687","title":"Jackson, Ms. Alice; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Alice Jackson on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1687/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42113","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":633452,"bill_number":"SR1139","title":"Cohen, Jr., A.J.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of A.J. Cohen, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1139/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42058","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":633455,"bill_number":"HR1686","title":"Gantt, Jimmy; Coweta County Fire Marshal; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coweta County Fire Marshal Jimmy Gantt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1686/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42112","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":633457,"bill_number":"HR1655","title":"Congress; protect and defend the Constitution of the United States; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting that Congress protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and expressing the State of Georgia's commitment to protecting the rights of our citizens against any attempt to curtail those rights; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1655/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42078","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":633460,"bill_number":"SR1151","title":"Georgia Water Quality Control Act; commemorating the 50th anniversary","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the passage of the Georgia Water Quality Control Act and commending the water professionals, government officials, environmental community, legal community, media, and citizens of Georgia for their role in improving and enhancing the quality of all of Georgia's water resources; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1151/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42070","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":633462,"bill_number":"HR1659","title":"McDonald, Dustin; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Dustin McDonald; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1659/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42085","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633465,"bill_number":"HR1661","title":"Truman, Holly; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Holly Truman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1661/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42087","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633467,"bill_number":"HR1663","title":"Trawick, Bo; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Bo Trawick; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1663/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42089","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633470,"bill_number":"SR1156","title":"Doberson, Fred; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Fred Doberson and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1156/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42083","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":633472,"bill_number":"HR1658","title":"Yungerberg, Steven; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Steven Yungerberg; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1658/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42084","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633475,"bill_number":"HR1681","title":"Schmelz, Mildred Clemons; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mildred Clemons Schmelz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1681/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42107","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":633477,"bill_number":"SR1146","title":"Phillips, Dr. David C.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. David C. Phillips; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1146/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42065","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":633480,"bill_number":"HR1691","title":"Links Day at the state capitol; March 21, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 21, 2014, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1691/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42117","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":633482,"bill_number":"SR1143","title":"Tillman, Charles and Deborah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Charles and Deborah Tillman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1143/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42062","sponsor":"Tommie Williams"},
{"bill_id":633485,"bill_number":"HR1680","title":"Reese, Beverly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beverly Reese; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1680/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42106","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":633487,"bill_number":"HR1688","title":"Georgia Water Quality Control Act; 50th Anniversary of passage; commemorate","description":"A RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the passage of the Georgia Water Quality Control Act and commending the water professionals, government officials, environmental community, legal community, media, and citizens of Georgia for their role in improving and enhancing the quality of all of Georgia's water resources; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1688/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42114","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":633490,"bill_number":"SR1148","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize October 6-10, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 6-10, 2014, as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1148/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42067","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":633492,"bill_number":"HR1676","title":"Adams, Sparkle K.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sparkle K. Adams in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1676/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42102","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":633495,"bill_number":"HR1679","title":"Mitchell, Milton; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Milton Mitchell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1679/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42105","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":633497,"bill_number":"HR1675","title":"Elkins, Linda; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Linda Elkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1675/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42101","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633500,"bill_number":"HR1685","title":"Barrow, Pastor Harry H.; 30th pastoral anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Harry H. Barrow on the occasion of his 30th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1685/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42111","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":633502,"bill_number":"SR1147","title":"Roberts, Connor; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Connor Roberts, Stephens County School System's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1147/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42066","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":633505,"bill_number":"HR1668","title":"Schwindler, Terry; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Terry Schwindler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1668/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42094","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633507,"bill_number":"HB1115","title":"Fulton County; change certain definitions; provisions","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, particularly by an Act approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4065), as amended, so as to change certain definitions; to change certain provisions regarding written consent of property owners; to change provisions relating to the appointment of district board members; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-02","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1115/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42077","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":633510,"bill_number":"HR1667","title":"Wootton, William (Ted); future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, William (Ted) Wootton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1667/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42093","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633512,"bill_number":"SR1142","title":"Rittenhouse, Nathan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nathan Rittenhouse; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1142/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42061","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":633515,"bill_number":"HR1662","title":"Reid, Zavier; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Zavier Reid; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1662/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42088","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633517,"bill_number":"HR1673","title":"Walden, Emory; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Emory Walden; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1673/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42099","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633520,"bill_number":"HR1660","title":"McCullough, Julile; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Julie McCullough; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1660/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42086","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633522,"bill_number":"SR1153","title":"Poole, Blake; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Auburn University senior and Haralson County High School graduate Blake Poole; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1153/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42075","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":633524,"bill_number":"HR1672","title":"Bell, Joshua; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Joshua Bell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1672/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42098","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633527,"bill_number":"HR1678","title":"Burns, Mike; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mike Burns; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1678/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42104","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":633529,"bill_number":"HB1114","title":"Hinesville, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to create a new charter for the City of Hinesville in the County of Liberty,\" approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2604), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1114/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42076","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":633532,"bill_number":"HR1657","title":"Georgia Pre-K Week at the state capitol; October 6-10, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing October 6-10, 2014, as Georgia Pre-K Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1657/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42082","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":633534,"bill_number":"SR1145","title":"Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Day; recognize March 12, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2014, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Day at the capitol and honoring the Georgia Chapter of the ALS Association as the only charity in Georgia dedicating 100 percent to supporting ALS patients and their families; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1145/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42064","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":633537,"bill_number":"HB1113","title":"Tunnel Hill, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Tunnel Hill 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1113/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42074","sponsor":"Steve Tarvin"},
{"bill_id":633539,"bill_number":"SR1149","title":"Banks County Leopards Wrestling Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Banks County Leopards Wrestling Team as the AAA Team Duals 2013 State Champions; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1149/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42068","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":633542,"bill_number":"HR1689","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the capitol; March 17, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 17, 2014, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1689/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42115","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":633544,"bill_number":"SR1144","title":"Steed, Baylee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Baylee Steed; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1144/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42063","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":633547,"bill_number":"HR1684","title":"Pruett, Representative Jimmy; Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission's 2013 Pathfinder Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Jimmy Pruett, recipient of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission's 2013 Pathfinder Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1684/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42110","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":633549,"bill_number":"SR1137","title":"St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Kevin Halligan and the Grand Marshal of the 2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade, David Roberts on the upcoming occasion of the 2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1137/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42056","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":633552,"bill_number":"HR1670","title":"Watkins, Felicia; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Felicia Watkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1670/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42096","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633554,"bill_number":"SR1154","title":"Eason, Sr., Benjamin Franklin \"B.F.\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Benjamin Franklin \"B.F.\" Eason, Sr., and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1154/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42079","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":633557,"bill_number":"HR1677","title":"Georgia Sikh American Legislative Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the citizenship and contributions of Sikh Americans in Georgia and recognizing March 4, 2014, as Georgia Sikh American Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1677/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42103","sponsor":"Karen Bennett"},
{"bill_id":633559,"bill_number":"HR1664","title":"Harris, Coretta; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Coretta Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1664/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42090","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633562,"bill_number":"SR1136","title":"Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation for its contributions to the economy of Savannah and all of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1136/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42055","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":633564,"bill_number":"HR1665","title":"Dell, Angela; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Angela Dell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1665/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42091","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633567,"bill_number":"HB1111","title":"Cohutta, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum","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(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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1111/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42072","sponsor":"Tom Dickson"},
{"bill_id":633569,"bill_number":"HR1683","title":"2013 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year; Cherokee County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2013 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year and Prevention Team Award, Cherokee County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1683/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42109","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":633572,"bill_number":"HR1674","title":"Hurt, Melissa; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Melissa Hurt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1674/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42100","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633574,"bill_number":"HR1671","title":"Rusk, Melissa; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Melissa Rusk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1671/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42097","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633577,"bill_number":"HR1682","title":"Cartersville Rotary Club; 90th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cartersville Rotary Club on the occasion of its 90th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1682/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42108","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":633579,"bill_number":"HR1656","title":"Stancil, Steven; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Steven Stancil; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1656/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42081","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633582,"bill_number":"HR1666","title":"Moore, Sandra; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Sandra Moore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1666/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42092","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":633584,"bill_number":"HR1692","title":"Rosse, Deborah Newsome; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deborah Newsome Rosse; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1692/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42118","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":633587,"bill_number":"SR1150","title":"Harris, Tommie Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tommie Lee Harris; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1150/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42069","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":633589,"bill_number":"SR1138","title":"Varnedoe, Nell McIntire; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Nell McIntire Varnedoe and expressing regret at her passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1138/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42057","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":633592,"bill_number":"HR1690","title":"Uhlich, Mr. Scott; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Scott Uhlich on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1690/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42116","sponsor":"Tom McCall"},
{"bill_id":633594,"bill_number":"SR1141","title":"Teen Republicans; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Teen Republicans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1141/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42060","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":633597,"bill_number":"SR1155","title":"Price, Richard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Richard Price and congratulating him upon his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1155/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42080","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":633599,"bill_number":"SR1140","title":"Star, Jack Charles; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jack Charles Star; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1140/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42059","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":633602,"bill_number":"SR1152","title":"Segura, Elena Patricia; celebrate birth","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Elena Patricia Segura; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1152/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42071","sponsor":"John Albers"},
{"bill_id":633604,"bill_number":"HR1669","title":"Oyler, Robin; future leader; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Robin Oyler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-04","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1669/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42095","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":634298,"bill_number":"HR1693","title":"The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc.; recognize and invite board of directors to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc., for its plans to open its museum this summer in downtown Atlanta, and inviting its board of directors to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1693/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42132","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":634299,"bill_number":"SR1162","title":"Georgia-Speech-Language-Hearing Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1162/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42129","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":634302,"bill_number":"SR1164","title":"Hussey, Faye; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Faye Hussey for her distinguished public service and congratulating her upon her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1164/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42131","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":634303,"bill_number":"HR1702","title":"Murphy, Madison; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Madison Murphy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1702/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42141","sponsor":"Brooks Coleman"},
{"bill_id":634305,"bill_number":"HR1698","title":"Georgia school workers; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia school workers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1698/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42137","sponsor":"Gloria Frazier"},
{"bill_id":634307,"bill_number":"HR1694","title":"Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol; March 13, 2014; recognize and invite volunteers to House","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2014, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol, commending the volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1694/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42133","sponsor":"Willie Talton"},
{"bill_id":634308,"bill_number":"SR1163","title":"Scott, Mrs. Thelma Pinckney; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Thelma Pinckney Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1163/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42130","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":634310,"bill_number":"HR1703","title":"Collins, Alvin; Lucile Collins; 50th wedding anniversary; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Alvin and Lucile Collins on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1703/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42142","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":634313,"bill_number":"SR1158","title":"Georgia State Beekeeper's Association; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State Beekeeper's Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1158/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42124","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":634315,"bill_number":"HB1118","title":"Port Wentworth, City of; change compensation of mayor and council","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to said city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1118/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42121","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":634317,"bill_number":"HB1116","title":"Port Wentworth, City of; change corporate boundaries","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to such city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1116/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42119","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":634319,"bill_number":"SR1159","title":"Murdock, Debra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debra Murdock, the 2014 Georgia High School Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1159/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42125","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":634320,"bill_number":"HR1696","title":"Rampey, Denver Lee; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Denver Lee Rampey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1696/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42135","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":634322,"bill_number":"SR1161","title":"Warren, Mr. Bradley; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bradley Warren; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1161/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42127","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":634324,"bill_number":"HB1119","title":"Medical assistance; appropriations for obtaining federal financial participation for payments to providers of Medicaid expansion under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; provide authorization","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 the authorization of appropriations for the purposes of obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments to providers of Medicaid expansion under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; to require certain action; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certain restrictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1119/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42122","sponsor":"Patricia Gardner"},
{"bill_id":634325,"bill_number":"HB1120","title":"Locust Grove, City of; provide for qualifications for office; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new Charter for the City of Locust Grove, Georgia, in the county of Henry, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4426), as amended, so as to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for powers of the city council regarding government organization; to provide for powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for the organizational meeting of the mayor and council; to provide for the termination and discipline of certain officers and employees; to provide for the powers and duties of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1120/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42128","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":634328,"bill_number":"HR1700","title":"Bryan, Buddy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Buddy Bryan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1700/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42139","sponsor":"Paul Battles"},
{"bill_id":634330,"bill_number":"SR1165","title":"Sister2Sister and Jubilee Christian Church International; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sister2Sister and Jubilee Christian Church International - House of Glory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1165/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42143","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":634333,"bill_number":"HR1701","title":"Thomas, Bishop Martha J.; 10th anniversary as Prelate; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Martha J. Thomas on the occasion of her 10th anniversary as Prelate of The House Of God Church, Georgia Diocese Number One; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1701/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42140","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":634334,"bill_number":"HR1697","title":"Norwood, Joyce Bias; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joyce Bias Norwood on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1697/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42136","sponsor":"Sharon Cooper"},
{"bill_id":634335,"bill_number":"HB1117","title":"Port Wentworth, City of; change penalties imposed by municipal court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to such city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the penalties which may be imposed by the municipal court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-05-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1117/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42120","sponsor":"Bill Hitchens"},
{"bill_id":634339,"bill_number":"SR1160","title":"Maddox, Harry A.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Harry A. Maddox on the event of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1160/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42126","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":634340,"bill_number":"HB1121","title":"Douglas, City of; compensation of mayor and commissioners; revise provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Douglas, approved March 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4022), as amended, so as to revise provisions related to the compensation of the mayor and commissioners; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2016-01-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1121/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42144","sponsor":"Chuck Sims"},
{"bill_id":634343,"bill_number":"SR1166","title":"Savannah River Caucus of the South Carolina Legislature; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Savannah River Caucus of the South Carolina Legislature; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1166/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42145","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":634344,"bill_number":"HR1695","title":"Savannah River Caucus of South Carolina Legislature; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Savannah River Caucus of the South Carolina Legislature and inviting the members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1695/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42134","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":634345,"bill_number":"HR1699","title":"Yun, Preston; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Preston Yun; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1699/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42138","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":634962,"bill_number":"HR1715","title":"Cash, Janice; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Janice Cash; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1715/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42169","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":634964,"bill_number":"HR1717","title":"Atrial Fibrillation Day at the state capitol; May 14, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2014, as Atrial Fibrillation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1717/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42171","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":634967,"bill_number":"SR1172","title":"Crosby, Honorable John \"Dickey\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable John \"Dickey\" Crosby on the occasion of his retirement from the Georgia Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1172/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42153","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":634969,"bill_number":"HR1720","title":"Georgians of Great Character Month; September; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of September as Georgians of Great Character Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1720/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42174","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":634971,"bill_number":"HB1124","title":"Kennesaw, City of; change provisions relating to corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4234), 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1124/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42155","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":634973,"bill_number":"HR1710","title":"Ervin, Dr. Fred; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Fred Ervin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1710/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42164","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":634975,"bill_number":"HR1713","title":"Sognier, Judge John Woodward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Judge John Woodward Sognier and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1713/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42167","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":634978,"bill_number":"HR1709","title":"Junior League of Douglas County; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Junior League of Douglas County; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1709/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42163","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":634981,"bill_number":"HR1704","title":"Risher, Mr. James F., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. James F. Risher, Jr., for his service in the United States Armed Forces; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1704/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42146","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":634984,"bill_number":"HR1708","title":"Childhood Apraxia of Speech Awareness Day; May 14, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2014, as Childhood Apraxia of Speech Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1708/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42162","sponsor":"Amy Carter"},
{"bill_id":634987,"bill_number":"HR1719","title":"Capital Bank Day; March 6, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Capital Bank and recognizing Capital Bank Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1719/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42173","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":634989,"bill_number":"HB1122","title":"Cobb County State Court; change compensation of judges","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 May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4428), so as to change the compensation of the judges of the state court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1122/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42149","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":634992,"bill_number":"HB1126","title":"Cobb Judicial Circuit; supplement to each judge of superior court and additional supplement for chief judge; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 184), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4435), so as to provide for a supplement to be paid to each of the judges of the superior court of such circuit and an additional supplement for the chief judge of such circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1126/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42157","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":634995,"bill_number":"SR1169","title":"Vega, Dr. J. David; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. J. David Vega; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1169/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42150","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":634998,"bill_number":"HR1716","title":"Kelley, Madison; Mountain Area Christian Academy's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Madison Kelley of Mountain Area Christian Academy for being named Fannin County 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1716/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42170","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":635001,"bill_number":"SR1171","title":"Otis A. Brumby, Jr. Memorial Bridge; Cobb County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Mr. Otis A. Brumby, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1171/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42152","sponsor":"Stephen Thompson"},
{"bill_id":635004,"bill_number":"HR1706","title":"Thompson, Kyvin; Walton Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kyvin Thompson upon his being selected Walton Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1706/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42160","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":635008,"bill_number":"SR1175","title":"Medicaid Care Management Organizations Credentialing; create Senate Study Committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Medicaid Care Management Organizations Credentialing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1175/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42178","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":635010,"bill_number":"HB1125","title":"Special elections; present question to voters regarding imposition or extension of local option sales and use tax or approval of issuance of bonds held only on Tuesday after first Monday in November; provide","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 provide that a special election to present a question to the voters regarding the imposition or extension of a local option sales and use tax under Article 2, 2A, 3, 4, or 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 or the approval of the issuance of bonds shall be held only on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1125/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42156","sponsor":"Brett Harrell"},
{"bill_id":635012,"bill_number":"SR1174","title":"Barrow, Pastor Harry H.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Harry H. Barrow on the occasion of his 30th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1174/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42177","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":635015,"bill_number":"SR1167","title":"Stevens, First Lieutenant Cody Robert; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending First Lieutenant Cody Robert Stevens; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1167/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42147","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":635018,"bill_number":"SR1170","title":"Markham, Dr. David W.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. David W. Markham; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1170/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42151","sponsor":"Valencia Seay"},
{"bill_id":635021,"bill_number":"HB1123","title":"Cobb County superior court; change compensation of clerk","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; to provide for an executive assistant and an executive secretary; to provide for the appointment, qualifications, and salaries of such positions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1123/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42154","sponsor":"Earl Ehrhart"},
{"bill_id":635024,"bill_number":"HR1705","title":"Taylor, Dr. Michele; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Michele Taylor and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1705/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42159","sponsor":"John Meadows"},
{"bill_id":635027,"bill_number":"HB1127","title":"Cobb County Probate Court; change compensation of judge","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3732), so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1127/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42158","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":635030,"bill_number":"HR1714","title":"Moon, Henry; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Henry Moon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1714/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42168","sponsor":"Stacey Abrams"},
{"bill_id":635033,"bill_number":"HR1712","title":"Brouillard, Lindsey; Archer High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lindsey Brouillard, Archer High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1712/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42166","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":635036,"bill_number":"HR1721","title":"Russell, Don; Georgia Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame inductee; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Don Russell upon his induction into the Georgia Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1721/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42175","sponsor":"Rick Jasperse"},
{"bill_id":635039,"bill_number":"SR1173","title":"Chance, Senator Ronnie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Senator Ronnie Chance for his decade of service in the Georgia Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1173/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42176","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":635042,"bill_number":"HR1707","title":"Cartee, Jarrett Brannen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jarrett Brannen Cartee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1707/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42161","sponsor":"Jan Tankersley"},
{"bill_id":635044,"bill_number":"HR1718","title":"Cook, Dr. Betty Ann; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Betty Ann Cook; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1718/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42172","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":635047,"bill_number":"SR1168","title":"Williams, Jr., Mr. Robert M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Robert M. Williams, Jr., of Blackshear upon his service as president of National Newspaper Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1168/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42148","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":635050,"bill_number":"HR1711","title":"Pessu, Odemi; Archer High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Odemi Pessu, Archer High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-06","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1711/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42165","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":635422,"bill_number":"HB1128","title":"Clarkston, City of; change corporate limits","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3391), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1128/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42184","sponsor":"Michele Henson"},
{"bill_id":635428,"bill_number":"HR1757","title":"Paden, Bishop-Designate Michael Jerome, Sr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop-Designate Michael Jerome Paden, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1757/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42227","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":635434,"bill_number":"SR1176","title":"Georgia2Georgia; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia2Georgia, an effort of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1176/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42180","sponsor":"Frank Ginn"},
{"bill_id":635441,"bill_number":"HR1736","title":"Cowart, Mr. Chuck; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Chuck Cowart; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1736/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42206","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":635447,"bill_number":"SR1179","title":"Murray, Mr. Aaron; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Aaron Murray on his extraordinary accomplishments as a student-athlete with the University of Georgia football team and for his public service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1179/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42193","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":635454,"bill_number":"HR1722","title":"House Study Committee on Medical Education; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Medical Education; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1722/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42190","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":635460,"bill_number":"HR1746","title":"Holmes, Representative Susan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Susan Holmes in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1746/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42216","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":635467,"bill_number":"HR1750","title":"Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1750/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42220","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":635473,"bill_number":"HR1743","title":"Dixon, Dr. Carol E.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Carol E. Dixon in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1743/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42213","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":635480,"bill_number":"SR1182","title":"Shiffert, Ms. Maggie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Maggie Shiffert; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1182/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42230","sponsor":"Mike Crane"},
{"bill_id":635486,"bill_number":"HR1756","title":"Jones, Reverend Branden; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Reverend Branden Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1756/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42226","sponsor":"Winfred Dukes"},
{"bill_id":635493,"bill_number":"HR1748","title":"Fleeman, Amber; Archer High School's 2014 salutatorian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amber Fleeman, Archer High School's 2014 salutatorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1748/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42218","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":635499,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"Probate Court of Cobb County; change the compensation of the deputy clerk of the superior court","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3702), so as to change the compensation of the deputy clerk of the superior court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB426/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42179","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":635506,"bill_number":"HR1734","title":"McClanahan, Deborah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deborah McClanahan in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1734/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42204","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":635512,"bill_number":"HR1724","title":"Sustainable Forestry Initiative; state-wide support for sustainable forest certification; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging state-wide support for sustainable forest certification and supporting the efforts of Sustainable Forestry Initiative; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1724/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42192","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":635518,"bill_number":"HR1745","title":"Dortch, Carole A.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carole A. Dortch in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1745/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42215","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":635524,"bill_number":"SR1185","title":"Nighthawks DUI Task Force; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Nighthawks DUI Task Force; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1185/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42233","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":635531,"bill_number":"HR1727","title":"Boone, Dr. William H.; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. William H. Boone and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1727/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42197","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":635536,"bill_number":"HR1740","title":"Myles, Dr. Lori; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lori Myles in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1740/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42210","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":635542,"bill_number":"HB1131","title":"Hall County; create board of elections and registration","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hall County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1131/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42187","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":635549,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Chatham County; create board of elections and registration","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Chatham County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualifications, 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 offices and equipment; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB428/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42183","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":635555,"bill_number":"HB1130","title":"Avondale Estates, City of; change corporate limits","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), 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1130/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42186","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":635562,"bill_number":"SR1178","title":"Atrial Fibrillation Day; recognize May 14, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2014, as Atrial Fibrillation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1178/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42182","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":635568,"bill_number":"HR1744","title":"Davenport, Carolyn LaVerne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carolyn LaVerne Davenport in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1744/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42214","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":635575,"bill_number":"HR1753","title":"Professional Social Workers Month at the state capitol; March 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March, 2014, as Professional Social Workers Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1753/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42223","sponsor":"Howard Mosby"},
{"bill_id":635581,"bill_number":"SR1183","title":"Georgia Justice Project Day; recognize March 6, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6, 2014, as Georgia Justice Project Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1183/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42231","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":635588,"bill_number":"HR1725","title":"Murdock, Debra; 2014 Georgia High School Principal of the Year; commend and invite to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Debra Murdock on being named the 2014 Georgia High School Principal of the Year and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1725/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42195","sponsor":"Mandi Ballinger"},
{"bill_id":635594,"bill_number":"HR1755","title":"Jennings, Tonya; Mt. Zion Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tonya Jennings, Mt. Zion Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1755/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42225","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":635601,"bill_number":"HB1132","title":"Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority as a public body corporate and politic, a political subdivision of the state, and a public corporation to have the responsibility and authority to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows in the City of Gainesville, Georgia; to provide for the creation and organization of the authority; to provide for the appointment of the directors of the authority and their terms of office, compensation, and qualifications; to provide for meetings; to provide for legislative findings and declaration of purpose; to provide for general powers; to provide for regulations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing and relative to the general purposes of this Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1132/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42188","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":635607,"bill_number":"HR1737","title":"Mount Vernon Baptist Church Day at the state capitol; March 2, 2015; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mount Vernon Baptist Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and recognizing March 2, 2015, as Mount Vernon Baptist Church Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1737/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42207","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":635614,"bill_number":"HR1754","title":"Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol; March 12, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, March 12, 2014, as Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1754/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42224","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":635620,"bill_number":"HR1742","title":"Woodford, Erica L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Erica L. Woodford in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1742/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42212","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":635627,"bill_number":"HR1729","title":"Lowe, Mr. Robert \"Bob\" Hendley, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert \"Bob\" Hendley Lowe, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1729/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42199","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":635633,"bill_number":"HR1735","title":"Hunt, Barbara Pace; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara Pace Hunt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1735/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42205","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":635640,"bill_number":"SR1181","title":"Links Day; recognize March 21, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 21, 2014, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1181/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42229","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":635646,"bill_number":"SR1177","title":"Cone, Clifford \"Barney\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and honoring Clifford \"Barney\" Cone; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1177/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42181","sponsor":"Tim Golden"},
{"bill_id":635653,"bill_number":"HR1752","title":"Crosby; Honorable John \"Dickey\"; retirement from Georgia Senate; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable John \"Dickey\" Crosby on the occasion of his retirement from the Georgia Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1752/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42222","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":635659,"bill_number":"HR1751","title":"McElfish, Chief Jack; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the public service of Chief Jack McElfish upon his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1751/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42221","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":635665,"bill_number":"HR1739","title":"James-Miller, Miriam Arlala Johnson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miriam Arlala Johnson James-Miller in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1739/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42209","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":635672,"bill_number":"HR1747","title":"Parade of Quartets; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Parade of Quartets; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1747/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42217","sponsor":"Earnest Smith"},
{"bill_id":635678,"bill_number":"HR1731","title":"Carpenter, Reverend Grady L.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Grady L. Carpenter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1731/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42201","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":635685,"bill_number":"HR1749","title":"McNeeley, Matthew; Archer High School's 2014 valedictorian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Matthew McNeeley, Archer High School's 2014 valedictorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1749/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42219","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":635691,"bill_number":"HR1732","title":"Coker, Mr. David \"Big Daddy\" Jackson, Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. David \"Big Daddy\" Jackson Coker, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1732/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42202","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":635698,"bill_number":"HR1723","title":"House Study Committee on Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare Providers; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare Providers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1723/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42191","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":635704,"bill_number":"SR1180","title":"Sinyard, Jeff \"Bodine\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeff \"Bodine\" Sinyard for his years of service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1180/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42228","sponsor":"Freddie Sims"},
{"bill_id":635711,"bill_number":"HB1133","title":"Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; commissioners shall be eligible to participate in health care benefits; provide for certain purposes","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act to provide for the restructuring of the government of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County,\" approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to provide that for certain purposes, commissioners shall be eligible to participate in health care benefits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1133/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42189","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":635717,"bill_number":"HR1733","title":"Dick Lane Velodrome; 40th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Dick Lane Velodrome on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1733/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42203","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":635723,"bill_number":"HR1730","title":"Pickard, Mr. George C.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. George C. Pickard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1730/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42200","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":635729,"bill_number":"HR1741","title":"Arnold, Mrs. Frankie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Frankie Arnold in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1741/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42211","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":635736,"bill_number":"SR1184","title":"Jack Collins Lance, Sr. Memorial Highway; Union County; renaming","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Jack Collin Lance, Sr., and renaming a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1184/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42232","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":635742,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Insurance; provide certain qualified health plans that do not provide abortion coverage as result of rape or incest","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 insurance generally, so as to provide that certain qualified health plans that do not provide abortion coverage shall offer supplemental optional coverage for abortion services if the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest; 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 a health insurance plan for employees of the state may offer certain abortion services; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":"Insurance and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB427/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42194","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":635749,"bill_number":"HR1726","title":"Georgia Junior Cycling; commend and invite members to House","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Junior Cycling and inviting its members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1726/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42196","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":635755,"bill_number":"HR1728","title":"Harrison, Clarence Michael \"Mike\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Clarence Michael \"Mike\" Harrison and offering condolences on his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1728/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42198","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":635762,"bill_number":"HB1129","title":"Hamilton, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Hamilton; to provide for incorporation, corporate boundaries, municipal powers, and exercise of powers; to provide for specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to provide a general repealer; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1129/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42185","sponsor":"John Pezold"},
{"bill_id":635768,"bill_number":"HR1738","title":"Mount Vernon Baptist Church Day at the state capitol; March 2, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Mount Vernon Baptist Church on the occasion of its 99th anniversary and recognizing March 2, 2014, as Mount Vernon Baptist Church Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-07","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1738/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42208","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":636243,"bill_number":"HB1142","title":"Port Wentworth, City of; provide nonbinding referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the holding of a nonbinding referendum in the City of Port Wentworth on the question of whether the electors of the City of Port Wentworth favor a portion of the city joining a special district for transit services which are provided by the Chatham Area Transit Authority in order to provide transit services in such area; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1142/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42248","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":636251,"bill_number":"HR1767","title":"Mercer University's football team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mercer University's football team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1767/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42265","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":636261,"bill_number":"SR1188","title":"Cash, Tamera; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tamera Cash, Stephens County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1188/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42236","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":636269,"bill_number":"SR1195","title":"Council for Quality Growth Day; recognize March 12, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2014, as the Council for Quality Growth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1195/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42270","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":636279,"bill_number":"HR1768","title":"Sandy Springs Society; 25th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Sandy Springs Society on its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1768/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42266","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":636289,"bill_number":"HR1770","title":"Beckum, John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Beckum; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1770/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42268","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":636298,"bill_number":"HB1138","title":"Doraville, City of; change corporate limits; 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 the corporate limits; to authorize certain tax exemptions; to prohibit certain annexation efforts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-12-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1138/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42244","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":636308,"bill_number":"HR1765","title":"2014 legislative session temporary administrative assistants; House of Representatives; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2014 legislative session temporary administrative assistants for the House of Representatives on their exemplary service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1765/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42263","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":636317,"bill_number":"HB1141","title":"Byron, City of; levy excise tax","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Byron 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":"2014-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1141/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42247","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":636328,"bill_number":"HB1139","title":"Doraville, City of; change corporate limits; 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 the corporate limits; to authorize certain tax exemptions; to prohibit certain annexation efforts; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-29","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1139/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42245","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":636333,"bill_number":"SR1197","title":"Melton, Sr., Buckner \"Buck\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Buckner \"Buck\" Melton, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1197/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42272","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":636346,"bill_number":"SR1193","title":"Sams, Jr.; Garvis L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Garvis L. Sams, Jr. and recognizing him for outstanding service as a member of the State Bar of Georgia and as a leading citizen in his community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1193/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42257","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":636360,"bill_number":"HR1760","title":"Shyman, Laura; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Laura Shyman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1760/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42258","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":636366,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"State Court of Clayton County; provide for imposition and collection of fee to be used for fulfilling the technological needs of the county police dept.","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, so as to provide for the imposition and collection of a fee to be used for fulfilling the technological needs of the county police department; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB430/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42254","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":636376,"bill_number":"SR1194","title":"Georgia Gigabit Community; recognize Dawson, Lumpkin, White, Union, and Fannin","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Counties of Dawson, Lumpkin, White, Union, and Fannin as part of the Georgia Gigabit Community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1194/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42269","sponsor":"Steve Gooch"},
{"bill_id":636383,"bill_number":"SR1189","title":"Franklin County Future Farmers of America Floriculture Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Franklin County Future Farmers of America Floriculture team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1189/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42237","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":636394,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"Tax Commissioner, Office of; Cobb County; change compensation of certain employees","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County, approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 790), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4188), so as to change the compensation of certain employees of such office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Intragovernmental Coordination","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB429/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42238","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":636403,"bill_number":"HB1136","title":"Brookhaven, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Brookhaven 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":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1136/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42242","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":636408,"bill_number":"HR1764","title":"Cravey, John Edward \"Buck\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Edward \"Buck\" Cravey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1764/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42262","sponsor":"Greg Morris"},
{"bill_id":636424,"bill_number":"SR1196","title":"Atlanta Science Festival Week; recognize March 22-29, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22-29, 2014, as Atlanta Science Festival Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1196/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42271","sponsor":"Brandon Beach"},
{"bill_id":636432,"bill_number":"HB1137","title":"Holly Springs, City of; provide terms and manner of elections of mayor and councilmembers","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Holly Springs in the County of Cherokee, approved March 18, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3281), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3679), and an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3648), so as to provide for the terms and manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for wards; to provide for qualifications; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal from office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1137/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42243","sponsor":"Scot Turner"},
{"bill_id":636444,"bill_number":"HR1763","title":"Knippenberg, Liam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Liam Knippenberg; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1763/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42261","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":636450,"bill_number":"HR1766","title":"Dawkins-Haigler, Representative Dorothea \"Dee\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Dorothea \"Dee\" Dawkins-Haigler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1766/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42264","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":636459,"bill_number":"SR1187","title":"Rhodes, Lindsey; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lindsey Rhodes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1187/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42235","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":636468,"bill_number":"HR1758","title":"Reverend G. L. Avery Memorial Highway; City of Washington; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Reverend G. L. Avery and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1758/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42251","sponsor":"Mickey Channell"},
{"bill_id":636482,"bill_number":"HB1144","title":"Powder Springs, City of; provide annexation of certain property","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4194), so as to provide for annexation of certain property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1144/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42250","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":636488,"bill_number":"HB1145","title":"Business and Education Acting Together (BEAT) Act; enact","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 from state income taxation, so as to provide an exemption for corporate donors to student scholarship organizations; to provide for a short title; to amend Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to create a new income tax exemption for student scholarship funding; to provide for corporate donations to student scholarship organizations; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1145/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42252","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":636500,"bill_number":"SR1191","title":"Moore, Richard; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Moore on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1191/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42255","sponsor":"Jack Murphy"},
{"bill_id":636510,"bill_number":"HR1761","title":"Richardson, Edward; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Edward Richardson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1761/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42259","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":636517,"bill_number":"HB1134","title":"Fort Oglethorpe, City of; provide for use of certain lands; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Fort Oglethorpe, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3892), as amended, so as to provide for the use of certain lands; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for conflicts of interest, disclosure of conflicts, proper use of public property, ethical prohibitions, disqualifications, complaints, ethics commission, and appeals; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1134/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42239","sponsor":"Tom Weldon"},
{"bill_id":636527,"bill_number":"HB1143","title":"Pooler, City of; provide nonbinding referendum","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the holding of a nonbinding referendum in the City of Pooler on the question of whether the electors of the City of Pooler favor a portion of the city joining a special district for transit services which are provided by the Chatham Area Transit Authority in order to provide transit services in such area; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1143/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42249","sponsor":"Ron Stephens"},
{"bill_id":636535,"bill_number":"HR1762","title":"Barnett, Leah Catherine; Mason \"Buck\" Dixon; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Leah Catherine Barnett and Mason \"Buck\" Dixon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1762/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42260","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":636546,"bill_number":"HR1769","title":"Mitchell, Dr. Ophelia DeVore; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Ophelia DeVore Mitchell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1769/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42267","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":636558,"bill_number":"HR1759","title":"Friendship Road; Hall County; rename","description":"A RESOLUTION renaming a road as Friendship Road; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1759/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42253","sponsor":"Timothy Barr"},
{"bill_id":636567,"bill_number":"SR1186","title":"Foreclosure Reform; create senate study committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Foreclosure Reform; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1186/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42234","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":636574,"bill_number":"SR1190","title":"Power Grid Protection; create senate study committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Power Grid Protection; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-10","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1190/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42241","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":636581,"bill_number":"HB1135","title":"Ellijay, City of; change corporate boundaries and exclude certain territory","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Ellijay in Gilmer County, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3881), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city and exclude certain territory from the City of Ellijay; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1135/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42240","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":636588,"bill_number":"HB1140","title":"Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority; provide for membership","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled \"An Act creating a public body corporate and politic, as an instrumentality of the County of Bibb and City of Macon, and to be known as the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority,\" approved February 27, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 2323), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 7, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3600), so as to provide for membership on the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":"State and Local Governmental Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1140/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42246","sponsor":"Allen Peake"},
{"bill_id":636591,"bill_number":"SR1192","title":"Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice; create senate study committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee to Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1192/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42256","sponsor":"Hunter Hill"},
{"bill_id":636677,"bill_number":"HR1801","title":"Howington, Marcie; Phoenix Pass; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marcie Howington and Phoenix Pass; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1801/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42319","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":636678,"bill_number":"HR1786","title":"2014 World AIDS Awareness Weekend; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2014 World AIDS Awareness Weekend; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1786/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42304","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":636680,"bill_number":"HR1803","title":"House Study Committee on Local Government Qualifications Based Selection for Professional Services; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Local Government Qualifications Based Selection for Professional Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":"Regulated Industries","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1803/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42284","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":636681,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"'Controlled Substances Therapeutic Relief Act'; repeal provisions; use of marijuana for treatment of cancer and glaucoma","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 repeal provisions relating to use of marijuana for treatment of cancer and glaucoma and provide for medical use of marijuana; to amend Chapter 15 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on marijuana and controlled substances, so as to repeal and reserve provisions providing tax excise exemption for medical marijuana; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB432/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42279","sponsor":"Curt Thompson"},
{"bill_id":636683,"bill_number":"HR1789","title":"Lovett School Lions football team; Class AA State Champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Lovett School Lions football team for winning the Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1789/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42307","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":636685,"bill_number":"HR1788","title":"Moorman, Shay; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Shay Moorman; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1788/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42306","sponsor":"James Hatchett"},
{"bill_id":636686,"bill_number":"HR1773","title":"Moyer, Jawana; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jawana Moyer in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1773/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42291","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":636688,"bill_number":"HR1797","title":"Aquinas High School football team; Coach James Leonard; Class A State Champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Aquinas High School football team and Coach James Leonard for winning the Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1797/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42315","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":636689,"bill_number":"HR1779","title":"Simms, Audriana; Grayson High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Audriana Simms, Grayson High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1779/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42297","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":636691,"bill_number":"SR1198","title":"Healthy Kids Georgia and Healthy Schools Programs; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Healthy Kids Georgia and Healthy Schools Programs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1198/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42273","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":636693,"bill_number":"HR1787","title":"AGMC; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the AGMC; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1787/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42305","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":636694,"bill_number":"HR1784","title":"Outstanding women; service to their community; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring a group of outstanding women for service to their community; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1784/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42302","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":636696,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Medical Assistance; authorization of appropriations; federal financial participation for medical assistance payments; Medicaid","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 the authorization of appropriations for the purposes of obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments to providers of Medicaid expansion under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; to require certain action; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certain restrictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":"Appropriations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB433/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42280","sponsor":"Nan Orrock"},
{"bill_id":636698,"bill_number":"SR1206","title":"Wilkinson County High School Warriors Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Wilkinson County High School Warriors basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1206/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42287","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":636699,"bill_number":"HR1780","title":"Ray, Chandler; Grayson High School's 2014 salutatorian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Chandler Ray, Grayson High School's 2014 salutatorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1780/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42298","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":636701,"bill_number":"SR1202","title":"Golden, Senator Tim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Senator Tim Golden and extending best wishes to him upon the occasion of his forthcoming retirement from the Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1202/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42320","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":636703,"bill_number":"HR1799","title":"Family Promise of NewRock; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Family Promise of NewRock; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1799/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42317","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":636705,"bill_number":"HR1794","title":"The Weather Channel; services provided to citizens of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the important weather forecasting and public safety services provided to the citizens of the State of Georgia by The Weather Channel during weather related events, emergencies, and disasters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1794/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42312","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":636707,"bill_number":"HR1783","title":"Hodgetts, Mr. Richard; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Richard Hodgetts; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1783/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42301","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":636708,"bill_number":"HR1792","title":"SamVerly College; past graduates; current students; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending SamVerly College's past graduates and current students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1792/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42310","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":636710,"bill_number":"HR1772","title":"Campbell, W. Cothran \"Cot\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing W. Cothran \"Cot\" Campbell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1772/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42290","sponsor":"Harry Geisinger"},
{"bill_id":636712,"bill_number":"HR1785","title":"Drue, Abby; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Abby Drue in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1785/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42303","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":636713,"bill_number":"SR1200","title":"Senate Study Committee on School Discipline; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on School Discipline; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1200/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42276","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":636715,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Governor's Task Force on Blind and Visually Impaired Persons; create","description":"A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as to create the Governor's Task Force on Blind and Visually Impaired Persons; to provide for membership; to provide for duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB431/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42277","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":636717,"bill_number":"HR1771","title":"Georgia Secretary of State; look into feasibility of vote-by-phone by conducting a pilot program in the 2014 election for use by overseas and military voters; request","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the Georgia Secretary of State to look into the feasibility of vote-by-phone in Georgia by conducting a pilot program in the 2014 election for use by overseas and military voters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1771/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42281","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":636719,"bill_number":"HR1795","title":"Ready Smyrna's PrepareAthon! Day at the state capitol; March 21, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Ready Smyrna's PrepareAthon! and recognizing March 21, 2014, as Ready Smyrna's PrepareAthon! Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1795/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42313","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":636721,"bill_number":"SR1204","title":"District 35 Legislative Day; recognize March 13, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2014, as District 35 Legislative Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1204/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42285","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":636722,"bill_number":"SR1203","title":"9-1-1 System Modernization; create senate study committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on 9-1-1 System Modernization; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1203/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42282","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":636724,"bill_number":"HR1800","title":"Findling, Drew; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Drew Findling; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1800/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42318","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":636726,"bill_number":"HR1777","title":"Samuels, Jon; Matt Pearl; Jaye Watson; WXIA-TV 11 Alive photojournalist and reporters; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending WXIA-TV 11 Alive's photojournalist Jon Samuels and television reporters Matt Pearl and Jaye Watson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1777/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42295","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":636727,"bill_number":"SR1208","title":"Webb, Raiford Charlie \"R. C.\"; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Raiford Charlie \"R.C.\" Webb and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1208/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42289","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":636729,"bill_number":"SR1201","title":"State Board of Education; urged to study and adopt guidelines for integrating Braille instruction","description":"A RESOLUTION urging the State Board of Education to study and adopt guidelines for integrating Braille instruction in the classroom so as to enable every blind or visually impaired child to communicate and learn effectively and efficiently; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1201/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42278","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":636731,"bill_number":"SR1207","title":"Mercer University's Men's Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mercer University's men's basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1207/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42288","sponsor":"David Lucas"},
{"bill_id":636733,"bill_number":"HR1775","title":"Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Day at the capitol; March 12, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2014, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Day at the capitol and honoring the Georgia Chapter of the ALS Association as the only charity in Georgia dedicating 100 percent to supporting ALS patients and their families; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1775/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42293","sponsor":"Mike Dudgeon"},
{"bill_id":636735,"bill_number":"HR1793","title":"SamVerly College; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending SamVerly College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1793/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42311","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":636736,"bill_number":"HB1146","title":"Effingham County; board of education; change compensation for members","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the board of education for the Effingham County School District, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4596), as amended, so as to change the compensation for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2014-04-24","last_action":"Veto V10","last_action_date":"2014-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1146/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42275","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":636738,"bill_number":"HR1774","title":"Green, Ivy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ivy Green in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1774/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42292","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":636740,"bill_number":"HR1781","title":"Wood, Richard; Grayson High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Richard Wood, Grayson High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1781/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42299","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":636741,"bill_number":"HR1796","title":"CSRA Business League, Inc.; 44th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the CSRA Business League, Inc. on its 44th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1796/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42314","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":636743,"bill_number":"HR1782","title":"Wade, Sydney; Grayson High School's 2014 valedictorian; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sydney Wade, Grayson High School's 2014 valedictorian; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1782/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42300","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":636744,"bill_number":"HR1802","title":"O. L. \"Red\" Brooks Memorial Bridge; Wilkinson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Orace Lamar \"Red\" Brooks and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1802/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42283","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":636746,"bill_number":"HR1790","title":"Ladouceur, Ms. Lauren; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Lauren Ladouceur; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1790/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42308","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":636748,"bill_number":"HR1776","title":"Sloat, Mrs. Evelyn M.; 90th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Evelyn M. Sloat and celebrating the occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1776/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42294","sponsor":"Culver Kidd"},
{"bill_id":636749,"bill_number":"SR1205","title":"King, Lonnie; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lonnie King; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1205/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42286","sponsor":"Vincent Fort"},
{"bill_id":636751,"bill_number":"HR1778","title":"Robinson, Cathelene \"Tina\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cathelene \"Tina\" Robinson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1778/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42296","sponsor":"Sandra Scott"},
{"bill_id":636753,"bill_number":"HR1798","title":"Davis, Dr. Sam; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Sam Davis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1798/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42316","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":636754,"bill_number":"HR1791","title":"SamVerly College; past graduates; current students; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending SamVerly College, its past graduates, and its current students; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1791/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42309","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":636756,"bill_number":"SR1199","title":"Alliance for Healthier Generation; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Alliance for a Healthier Generation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-11","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1199/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42274","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":637369,"bill_number":"SR1209","title":"Titelbaum, Merrinn Annalee; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the fourth birthday of Merrinn Annalee Titelbaum; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1209/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42321","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":637370,"bill_number":"SR1215","title":"Henderson, Mrs. Verna James; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Verna James Henderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1215/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42327","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":637371,"bill_number":"HR1827","title":"Crawford, Mellissa Prescott; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mellissa Prescott Crawford; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1827/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42358","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":637372,"bill_number":"HR1812","title":"Bails, Martunya; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Martunya Bails; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1812/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42343","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":637373,"bill_number":"HR1822","title":"Eason, Benjamin Franklin \"B.F.\", Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Benjamin Franklin \"B.F.\" Eason, Sr., and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1822/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42353","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":637374,"bill_number":"HR1816","title":"Pace Academy girls cross-country team; State Champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Pace Academy girls cross-country team for winning the State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1816/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42347","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":637375,"bill_number":"HR1813","title":"Kennedy, Todd; heroic efforts during ice storm of 2014; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Todd Kennedy for his heroic efforts during the ice storm of 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1813/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42344","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":637376,"bill_number":"HR1817","title":"Haralson, Sheriff Donald R.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Donald R. Haralson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1817/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42348","sponsor":"Buddy Harden"},
{"bill_id":637378,"bill_number":"HR1808","title":"Simmons, Rita; Atlanta Public School System's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rita Simmons, educator at Cleveland Avenue Elementary School and Atlanta Public Schools' 2014 District-wide Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1808/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42339","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":637379,"bill_number":"HR1819","title":"Nash, Elmer L.; 70th birthday; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Elmer L. Nash on his 70th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1819/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42350","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":637380,"bill_number":"HR1826","title":"Arrey-Mbi, Sammy Besong; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sammy Besong Arrey-Mbi; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1826/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42357","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":637381,"bill_number":"SR1216","title":"Carr, Mr. Kip; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Kip Carr; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1216/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42328","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":637382,"bill_number":"HR1823","title":"Doberson, Frederick; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Frederick Doberson and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1823/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42354","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":637383,"bill_number":"HR1804","title":"State Board of Education; accept dance classes as credit for fulfilling physical education course requirements; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the State Board of Education to accept dance classes as credit for fulfilling physical education course requirements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1804/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42332","sponsor":"Alisha Morgan"},
{"bill_id":637384,"bill_number":"HR1814","title":"Lokey, Rhonda; Cobb County School System's Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rhonda Lokey, Cobb County School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1814/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42345","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":637385,"bill_number":"SR1211","title":"Murray, Mr. Aaron; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Aaron Murray on his extraordinary accomplishments as the quarterback of the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1211/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42323","sponsor":"Bill Cowsert"},
{"bill_id":637387,"bill_number":"HR1805","title":"House Study Committee on DUI Recidivism and Driver's License Suspensions and Reinstatements; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on DUI Recidivism and Driver's License Suspensions and Reinstatements; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted By Substitute","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1805/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42333","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":637388,"bill_number":"SR1212","title":"Georgia Legislative Women's Caucus Servant Leadership Award Recipients; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Legislative Women's Caucus Servant Leadership Award recipients and recognizing March as Women's History Month 2014 at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1212/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42324","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":637389,"bill_number":"SR1220","title":"Beers, Agnes; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Agnes Beers on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1220/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42330","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":637390,"bill_number":"SR1218","title":"Senate Move Over Law Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Move Over Law Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"Senate Read Second Time","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1218/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42335","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":637391,"bill_number":"HR1818","title":"Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association; South Asian Bar Association of Georgia; Korean-American Bar Association of Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association, South Asian Bar Association of Georgia, and Korean-American Bar Association of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1818/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42349","sponsor":"B.J. Pak"},
{"bill_id":637392,"bill_number":"HB1147","title":"Orchard Hill, City of; provide new charter","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Orchard Hill; to provide for specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-04-10","last_action":"Effective Date","last_action_date":"2014-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1147/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42331","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":637393,"bill_number":"SR1221","title":"Bartow County Chamber of Commerce; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bartow County Chamber of Commerce for its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1221/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42336","sponsor":"Bruce Thompson"},
{"bill_id":637395,"bill_number":"HR1807","title":"Kirk, Ayesha Samiyyah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ayesha Samiyyah Kirk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1807/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42338","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":637396,"bill_number":"HR1815","title":"Georgia2Georgia; Georgia Chamber of Commerce effort; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia2Georgia, an effort of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1815/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42346","sponsor":"David Knight"},
{"bill_id":637397,"bill_number":"HR1820","title":"Jonesboro High School boys basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jonesboro High School boy's basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1820/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42351","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":637398,"bill_number":"HR1810","title":"Morgan, James H. \"Jimmy\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James H. \"Jimmy\" Morgan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1810/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42341","sponsor":"Butch Parrish"},
{"bill_id":637399,"bill_number":"SR1210","title":"Morgan County High School Varsity Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Morgan County High School varsity basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1210/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42322","sponsor":"Burt Jones"},
{"bill_id":637400,"bill_number":"HR1809","title":"Dunn, Thomas; South Atlanta High School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Dunn, South Atlanta High School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1809/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42340","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":637401,"bill_number":"SR1219","title":"City of Aragon; celebrate the 100th anniversary","description":"A RESOLUTION celebrating the 100th anniversary of the City of Aragon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1219/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42329","sponsor":"Bill Heath"},
{"bill_id":637402,"bill_number":"HR1811","title":"Anderson, Mr. Cody; 2014 Georgia Young Farmer Beginning Producer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2014 Georgia Young Farmer Beginning Producer, Mr. Cody Anderson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1811/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42342","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":637404,"bill_number":"SR1217","title":"Miller Grove High School Wolverines Boys Basketball Team; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the Miller Grove High School Wolverines boys basketball team on winning the 2014 Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1217/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42334","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":637405,"bill_number":"HR1806","title":"Myers, Elaine; retirement; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Elaine Myers and congratulating her upon her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1806/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42337","sponsor":"Larry O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":637406,"bill_number":"HR1825","title":"Greenwell, Kim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kim Greenwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1825/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42356","sponsor":"Ronnie Mabra"},
{"bill_id":637407,"bill_number":"SR1213","title":"Dixon, Jr., Robert and Patricia Ann; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the union of Patricia Ann and Robert Dixon, Jr., in marriage; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1213/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42325","sponsor":"Gloria Butler"},
{"bill_id":637408,"bill_number":"SR1214","title":"Partnership Against Domestic Violence; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Partnership Against Domestic Violence; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1214/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42326","sponsor":"Renee Unterman"},
{"bill_id":637409,"bill_number":"HR1824","title":"Quilts for Kids; Northeast Georgia Chapter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northeast Georgia Chapter of Quilts for Kids; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1824/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42355","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":637410,"bill_number":"HR1821","title":"Hunter, Deacon William \"Bubba\" Henry, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Deacon William \"Bubba\" Henry Hunter, Sr., and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-12","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1821/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42352","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":637773,"bill_number":"HR1837","title":"Warren Temple United Methodist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Warren Temple United Methodist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1837/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42379","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":637774,"bill_number":"HR1835","title":"St. Smyrna Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending St. Smyrna Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1835/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42377","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":637775,"bill_number":"HR1856","title":"Clark, Louie M., Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Louie M. Clark, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1856/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42398","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":637777,"bill_number":"SR1222","title":"Pope High School and Lassiter High School Fencing Teams; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Pope High School and Lassiter High School fencing teams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1222/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42359","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":637778,"bill_number":"HR1829","title":"Department of Community Health and Department of Public Health; collaborate and develop report of Georgia's strategic action steps to prevent and control diabetes; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the Department of Community Health and the Department of Public Health to collaborate and develop a report of Georgia's strategic action steps to prevent and control diabetes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Health and Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1829/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42363","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":637779,"bill_number":"HR1861","title":"House of Representatives; amend rules","description":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1861/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42373","sponsor":"Sam Moore"},
{"bill_id":637780,"bill_number":"HR1831","title":"House Study Committee on Municipal Gas Systems in Georgia; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Municipal Gas Systems in Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1831/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42366","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":637781,"bill_number":"HR1855","title":"Gurley, Jim; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jim Gurley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1855/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42397","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":637784,"bill_number":"HR1851","title":"Mauney, Ray Dean, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ray Dean Mauney, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1851/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42393","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":637785,"bill_number":"HR1840","title":"Greater Atlanta Christian School's boys basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Greater Atlanta Christian School's boys basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1840/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42382","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":637786,"bill_number":"HR1862","title":"House of Representatives; amend rules","description":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1862/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42374","sponsor":"Sam Moore"},
{"bill_id":637788,"bill_number":"HR1842","title":"Wiggins, Mike; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Mike Wiggins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1842/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42384","sponsor":"Dustin Hightower"},
{"bill_id":637789,"bill_number":"HB1149","title":"Education; no high school which receives funding from Quality Basic Education Act shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events that prohibit home study students from participating on public school teams; provide","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 certain programs and activities under the \"Quality Basic Education Act,\" so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the \"Quality Basic Education Act\" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association that prohibits home study students from participating in athletic events as a member of a team of a public school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1149/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42365","sponsor":"Joyce Chandler"},
{"bill_id":637790,"bill_number":"HR1858","title":"Sudderth, Noah; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Noah Sudderth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1858/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42400","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":637792,"bill_number":"HR1863","title":"House of Representatives; amend rules","description":"A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1863/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42375","sponsor":"Sam Moore"},
{"bill_id":637794,"bill_number":"HR1848","title":"Abrahams, Zaheer; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zaheer Abrahams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1848/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42390","sponsor":"Virgil Fludd"},
{"bill_id":637795,"bill_number":"HR1847","title":"Beers, Agnes; 100th birthday; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Agnes Beers on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1847/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42389","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":637797,"bill_number":"HB1152","title":"Food standards; require labeling of genetically engineered food; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adulteration and misbranding of food, so as to require the labeling of genetically engineered food; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; to provide for notice; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Agriculture and Consumer Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1152/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42411","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":637798,"bill_number":"HR1839","title":"Hildreth, Dr. Ethan J. D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Ethan J. D. Hildreth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1839/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42381","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":637799,"bill_number":"HR1846","title":"Hay, Lois Thornley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lois Thornley Hay; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1846/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42388","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":637801,"bill_number":"HR1849","title":"Watson, Dr. Maurice; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Maurice Watson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1849/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42391","sponsor":"Nikki Randall"},
{"bill_id":637802,"bill_number":"HR1850","title":"Carrie Mae Hambrick Community Service Day at the state capitol; May 17, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Carrie Mae Hambrick and recognizing May 17, 2014, as Carrie Mae Hambrick Community Service Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1850/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42392","sponsor":"Demetrius Douglas"},
{"bill_id":637805,"bill_number":"HR1833","title":"Union Chapel United Methodist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Union Chapel United Methodist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1833/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42376","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":637806,"bill_number":"HR1834","title":"Georgia State University's mens basketball team; NCAA Division I Sun Belt Champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University's men's basketball team on winning the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1834/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42370","sponsor":"Matthew Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":637807,"bill_number":"HR1852","title":"Smith, Hunter; Mary Persons High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hunter Smith, Mary Persons High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1852/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42394","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":637809,"bill_number":"HR1836","title":"Smith Chapel United Methodist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Smith Chapel United Methodist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1836/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42378","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":637810,"bill_number":"HR1857","title":"Helping Hands Outreach Clinic; Helping Hands Free Health Clinic; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Helping Hands Outreach Clinic and the Helping Hands Free Health Clinic; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1857/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42399","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":637811,"bill_number":"HB1150","title":"General Assembly; member may request a fiscal note for any bill or resolution which he or she believes to have significant impact on state revenues; provide","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 fiscal notes, so as to provide that any member may request a fiscal note for any bill or resolution which he or she believes to have a significant impact on state revenues; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1150/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42371","sponsor":"Sam Moore"},
{"bill_id":637813,"bill_number":"HB1151","title":"Seasonal Burn Ban Repeal Act; enact","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-6-17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of controlled burning where drought or other conditions exist, so as to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide that any such regulation shall be based on empirical evidence and not upon a season or calendar period; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Natural Resources and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1151/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42372","sponsor":"Sam Moore"},
{"bill_id":637815,"bill_number":"HR1854","title":"Magda, Martin; Mary Persons High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Martin Magda, Mary Persons High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1854/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42396","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":637816,"bill_number":"HR1843","title":"Moore, Richard; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Moore on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1843/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42385","sponsor":"Don Parsons"},
{"bill_id":637818,"bill_number":"HR1832","title":"Congress of United States; adopt amendment to Constitution for submission to states, to require, with certain exceptions, that the federal budget be balanced; petition","description":"A RESOLUTION petitioning the Congress of the United States to adopt an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, for submission to the states, to require, with certain exceptions, that the federal budget be balanced; or, in the alternative, to call a convention for the sole and exclusive purpose of proposing a federal balanced budget amendment for submission to the states for ratification; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1832/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42367","sponsor":"Delvis Dutton"},
{"bill_id":637819,"bill_number":"HR1830","title":"House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Public Safety and Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1830/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42364","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":637820,"bill_number":"HR1859","title":"Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month at the state capitol; April 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing April, 2014, as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1859/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42401","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":637822,"bill_number":"HR1828","title":"House Study Committee on Aviation and Jobs; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Aviation and Jobs; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Passed/Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1828/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42361","sponsor":"Jimmy Pruett"},
{"bill_id":637823,"bill_number":"HR1853","title":"Hicks, Caitlyn; Peach County High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Caitlyn Hicks, Peach County High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1853/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42395","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":637826,"bill_number":"HR1845","title":"Andres, Kathleen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kathleen Andres in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1845/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42387","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":637827,"bill_number":"HR1860","title":"Bobbitt, Lakisha; Peach County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lakisha Bobbitt, Peach County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1860/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42402","sponsor":"Robert Dickey"},
{"bill_id":637828,"bill_number":"HB1148","title":"Public utilities; evaluation of electromagnetic field levels and protection of the transmission and distribution systems against damage from an electromagnetic pulse or a geomagnetic storm; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 3 of Title 22 and Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to electric transmission lines and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as to provide for evaluation of electromagnetic field levels and protection of the transmission and distribution systems against damage from an electromagnetic pulse or a geomagnetic storm; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1148/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42362","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":637830,"bill_number":"HR1841","title":"University of Georgia School of Law; National Moot Court Champions; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia School of Law on its National Moot Court Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1841/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42383","sponsor":"Regina Quick"},
{"bill_id":637831,"bill_number":"HR1838","title":"Easter, Willie James \"Bubba\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Willie James \"Bubba\" Easter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1838/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42380","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":637832,"bill_number":"HR1844","title":"Reno, Cecil; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cecil Reno; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1844/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42386","sponsor":"Alan Powell"},
{"bill_id":638144,"bill_number":"SR1229","title":"Jonesboro High School Boy's Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jonesboro High School boy's basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1229/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42410","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":638145,"bill_number":"SR1228","title":"24-7 Alchohol Sobriety Program; create senate study committee","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the 24-7 Alcohol Sobriety Program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1228/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42404","sponsor":"Lester Jackson"},
{"bill_id":638146,"bill_number":"SR1233","title":"Burwell, Mike; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mike Burwell and his two sons, Ryan and Trevor Burwell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1233/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42409","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":638147,"bill_number":"SR1226","title":"Minyard, Gary L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gary L. Minyard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1226/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42406","sponsor":"John Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":638148,"bill_number":"SR1223","title":"Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 17, 2014","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 17, 2014, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1223/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42360","sponsor":"Dean Burke"},
{"bill_id":638149,"bill_number":"SR1224","title":"Senate State Capitol Utilization and Modernization Study Committee; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the Senate State Capitol Utilization and Modernization Study Committee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-13","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1224/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42368","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":638150,"bill_number":"SR1225","title":"Brashier, Jr., Mr. Clifton A.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION remembering the life of Mr. Clifton A. Brashier, Jr., and recognizing him for his years of service to the legal community and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1225/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42369","sponsor":"Joshua McKoon"},
{"bill_id":638151,"bill_number":"SR1235","title":"Allen, Jacob; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacob Allen; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1235/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42412","sponsor":"Tyler Harper"},
{"bill_id":638152,"bill_number":"SR1227","title":"Stephens, Dr. B. Wiley; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dr. B. Wiley Stephens and recognizing him for his years of ministry to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1227/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42403","sponsor":"Francis Millar"},
{"bill_id":638153,"bill_number":"SR1231","title":"Spelman College Class of 1969; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Spelman College Class of 1969 in honor of its 45th reunion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1231/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42407","sponsor":"Gail Davenport"},
{"bill_id":638154,"bill_number":"SR1230","title":"Junior Beta Club of Bagley Middle School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the members of the Junior Beta Club of Bagley Middle School; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1230/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42405","sponsor":"Charlie Bethel"},
{"bill_id":638155,"bill_number":"SR1236","title":"Georgia Secretary of State; request to look into the feasibility of vote-by-phone in Georgia","description":"A RESOLUTION requesting the Georgia Secretary of State to look into the feasibility of vote-by-phone in Georgia by conducting a pilot program in the 2014 election for use by overseas and military voters; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1236/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42413","sponsor":"Don Balfour"},
{"bill_id":638156,"bill_number":"SR1238","title":"Crosby, Senator John; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Senator John Crosby for his service in the Georgia Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1238/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42415","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":638157,"bill_number":"SR1232","title":"Florence, H. Neal; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring H. Neal Florence on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1232/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42408","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":638158,"bill_number":"SR1239","title":"Georgia State University's Men's Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University's men's basketball team on winning the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1239/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42416","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":638159,"bill_number":"SR1237","title":"Golden, Senator Tim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Senator Tim Golden for his decades of service in the Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1237/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42414","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":638485,"bill_number":"SR1242","title":"Georgia High School Fencing League; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia High School Fencing League; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1242/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42420","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":638502,"bill_number":"SR1234","title":"Cordle, Jr., Sam \"Laan\" L.; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Sam \"Laan\" L. Cordle, Jr., on the event of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1234/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42417","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":638520,"bill_number":"SR1240","title":"Northeast Georgia Chapter of Quilts for Kids; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northeast Georgia Chapter of Quilts for Kids; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1240/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42418","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":638538,"bill_number":"SR1241","title":"Griffith, Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1241/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42419","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":639087,"bill_number":"HR1886","title":"Dixon, Buck; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Buck Dixon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1886/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42462","sponsor":"Lynn Smith"},
{"bill_id":639088,"bill_number":"HR1921","title":"Brashier, Mr. Clifton A., Jr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION remembering the life of Mr. Clifton A. Brashier, Jr., and recognizing him for his years of service to the legal community and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1921/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42497","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":639089,"bill_number":"HR1890","title":"Sparks, Dr. Beverly; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Beverly Sparks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1890/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42466","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":639090,"bill_number":"HR1866","title":"Jasperse, Donald \"Doc\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION remembering and honoring the life of Donald \"Doc\" Jasperse of Kingsport, Tennessee; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1866/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42437","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":639091,"bill_number":"HR1880","title":"Crawford, Tamika; Edmonds Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tamika Crawford, Edmonds Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1880/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42456","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639092,"bill_number":"HR1896","title":"Welch, A.J. \"Buddy\", Jr.; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending A.J. \"Buddy\" Welch, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1896/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42472","sponsor":"Andrew Welch"},
{"bill_id":639093,"bill_number":"HR1898","title":"Fibroid Awareness Month at the state capitol; July 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of July, 2014, as Fibroid Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1898/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42474","sponsor":"Alisha Morgan"},
{"bill_id":639094,"bill_number":"HR1867","title":"Callaway, Howard \"Bo\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Howard \"Bo\" Callaway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1867/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42438","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":639095,"bill_number":"HR1947","title":"Sasae, Ambassador Kenichiro; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1947/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42529","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":639096,"bill_number":"HR1937","title":"Mount Prospect Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mount Prospect Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1937/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42519","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":639097,"bill_number":"HR1904","title":"Verner, Felicite Augusta \"Miss Gus\" Bryan; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Felicite Augusta \"Miss Gus\" Bryan Verner; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1904/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42480","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":639098,"bill_number":"HR1908","title":"DeLoach, Hannah Clara-Lynn; Bleckley County High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Hannah Clara-Lynn DeLoach, Bleckley County High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1908/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42484","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":639099,"bill_number":"HR1869","title":"Matoney, Judge Jim; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Jim Matoney on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1869/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42445","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":639100,"bill_number":"HR1884","title":"Glavine, Christine; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christine Glavine; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1884/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42460","sponsor":"Tom Rice"},
{"bill_id":639101,"bill_number":"HR1961","title":"Patterson, Haley; Armuchee High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Haley Patterson, Armuchee High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1961/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42543","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":639102,"bill_number":"HR1990","title":"Dumas, Reverend Derek M.; 7th pastoral anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Derek M. Dumas on the occasion of his 7th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1990/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42578","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":639103,"bill_number":"HR1874","title":"Watson, Tamayra; North Clayton Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Tamayra Watson, North Clayton Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1874/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42450","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639104,"bill_number":"HR1882","title":"Kendrick High School girls basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Kendrick High School girls basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1882/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42458","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":639105,"bill_number":"HR1894","title":"Black Men Run; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Black Men Run; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1894/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42470","sponsor":"Roger Bruce"},
{"bill_id":639106,"bill_number":"HR1918","title":"Hayes, Layton; Coosa High School's & Floyd County's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Layton Hayes, Coosa High School's and Floyd County School System's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1918/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42494","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":639107,"bill_number":"HR1962","title":"Poston, Bradford; Unity Christian School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bradford Poston, Unity Christian School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1962/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42544","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":639108,"bill_number":"HR1922","title":"Fowler, James van Buren; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James van Buren Fowler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1922/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42498","sponsor":"Margaret Kaiser"},
{"bill_id":639109,"bill_number":"HR1899","title":"Ruffin, Charles L.; State Bar of Georgia leadership; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Charles L. Ruffin for his outstanding leadership of the State Bar of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1899/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42475","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":639110,"bill_number":"HR1889","title":"Hamilton, Dr. James; Dr. Audrey Haynes; Dr. David Mustard; Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorship Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. James Hamilton, Dr. Audrey Haynes, and Dr. David Mustard for being awarded the Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1889/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42465","sponsor":"Charles Williams"},
{"bill_id":639111,"bill_number":"HR1938","title":"White Oak Grove Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending White Oak Grove Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1938/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42520","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":639112,"bill_number":"HR1981","title":"Bostic, Katie; Loganville Christian Academy's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Katie Bostic, Loganville Christian Academy's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1981/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42569","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":639113,"bill_number":"HR1907","title":"Spires, Holly; Bleckley County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Holly Spires, Bleckley County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1907/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42483","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":639114,"bill_number":"HR1892","title":"Flowers, Ira; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ira Flowers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1892/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42468","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":639115,"bill_number":"HR1897","title":"Childhood Apraxia of Speech Awareness Day; May 14, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2014, as Childhood Apraxia of Speech Awareness Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1897/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42473","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":639116,"bill_number":"HR1984","title":"Adams, Axel D.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Axel D. Adams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1984/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42572","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":639117,"bill_number":"HR1891","title":"Olivia Haydel Senior Center; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Olivia Haydel Senior Center; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1891/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42467","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":639118,"bill_number":"HR1967","title":"Childers, Kaitlyn; Pepperell High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kaitlyn Childers, Pepperell High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1967/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42549","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":639119,"bill_number":"HR1903","title":"Brack, Elizabeth; Trinity Christian School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Elizabeth Brack, Trinity Christian School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1903/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42479","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":639120,"bill_number":"HR1955","title":"Putney, James William, Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending James William Putney, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1955/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42537","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":639121,"bill_number":"HR1948","title":"Conaway, Andrea; Forest Park High School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Andrea Conaway, Forest Park High School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1948/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42530","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639122,"bill_number":"HR1878","title":"Dreamgirls production; Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Program; Tri-Cities High School; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Program at Tri-Cities High School production of Dreamgirls; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1878/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42454","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639123,"bill_number":"HR1979","title":"Cotter, Ms. Jessica; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jessica Cotter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1979/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42565","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":639124,"bill_number":"HR1956","title":"Manhatton, Michael Joseph; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Joseph Manhatton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1956/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42538","sponsor":"Edward Stephens"},
{"bill_id":639125,"bill_number":"HR1934","title":"Appelbaum, Karen; Chattooga County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Karen Appelbaum, Chattooga County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1934/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42516","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":639126,"bill_number":"HR1868","title":"Region 7 Emergency Medical Services Section members; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending members of the Region 7 Emergency Medical Services Section; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1868/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42439","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":639127,"bill_number":"HR1920","title":"Georgia Society of Hospital Engineers; 50th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Society of Hospital Engineers in honor of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1920/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42496","sponsor":"Buzz Brockway"},
{"bill_id":639128,"bill_number":"HR1936","title":"Wadley Chapel United Methodist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wadley Chapel United Methodist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1936/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42518","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":639129,"bill_number":"HR1912","title":"Kemp, William Burton, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Burton Kemp, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1912/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42488","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":639130,"bill_number":"HR1986","title":"Atlanta Metropolitan State College; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Metropolitan State College; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1986/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42574","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639131,"bill_number":"HR1965","title":"Lansing, Lucy; Rome High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Lucy Lansing, Rome High School's and Rome City School System's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1965/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42547","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":639132,"bill_number":"HR1887","title":"Cordle, Sam \"Laan\" L., Jr.; retirement; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Sam \"Laan\" L. Cordle, Jr., on the event of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1887/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42463","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":639133,"bill_number":"HR1902","title":"Pounds, Sarah; Jones County High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Pounds, Jones County High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1902/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42478","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":639134,"bill_number":"HR1940","title":"Mints, Reverend Steven L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Steven L. Mints; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1940/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42522","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":639135,"bill_number":"HR1982","title":"Peng, Zijian; Loganville High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Zijian Peng, Loganville High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1982/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42570","sponsor":"Tom Kirby"},
{"bill_id":639136,"bill_number":"HR1988","title":"The Home Depot Foundation; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Home Depot Foundation; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1988/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42576","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639137,"bill_number":"HR1942","title":"Zion Hill Baptist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zion Hill Baptist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1942/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42524","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":639138,"bill_number":"HR1932","title":"Bowman, Kay; Trion High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Kay Bowman, Trion High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1932/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42514","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":639139,"bill_number":"HR1873","title":"Laisney, Suzanne; Hapeville Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Suzanne Laisney, Hapeville Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1873/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42449","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639140,"bill_number":"HR1985","title":"DeLoach, Justin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Justin DeLoach; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1985/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42573","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":639141,"bill_number":"HR1980","title":"Georgia Prosthetics; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Prosthetics; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1980/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42568","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639142,"bill_number":"HR1987","title":"Georgia Aquarium; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Aquarium; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1987/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42575","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639143,"bill_number":"HR1977","title":"Knight, Mr. Wade; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Wade Knight; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1977/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42563","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":639144,"bill_number":"HR1900","title":"Firebaugh, Owen; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Owen Firebaugh; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1900/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42476","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":639145,"bill_number":"HR1957","title":"Stephens-Mason-Taylor-Ray family; 2014 reunion; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Stephens-Mason-Taylor-Ray family on the occasion of its 2014 reunion; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1957/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42539","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":639146,"bill_number":"HR1941","title":"Mount Olive United Methodist Church; 140th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mount Olive United Methodist Church on the occasion of its 140th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1941/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42523","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":639147,"bill_number":"HR1913","title":"Aaron, Don Gray, Sr.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Don Gay Aaron, Sr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1913/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42489","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":639148,"bill_number":"HR1983","title":"Rockdale Medical Center; High Five Award recipient; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rockdale Medical Center for receiving the High Five Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1983/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42571","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":639149,"bill_number":"HR1871","title":"Rosales, Sharie; Thomasville Heights Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sharie Rosales, Thomasville Heights Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1871/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42447","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639150,"bill_number":"HR1923","title":"2013 Milton High School girls lacrosse team; eighth state championship; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2013 Milton High School girls lacrosse team on winning its eighth state championship in recent years; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1923/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42499","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":639151,"bill_number":"HR1972","title":"Califf, Julie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julie Califf; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1972/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42558","sponsor":"Jeff Chapman"},
{"bill_id":639152,"bill_number":"HR1879","title":"Levy, Edgar; Forest Park Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Edgar Levy, Forest Park Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1879/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42455","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639153,"bill_number":"HR1946","title":"Krey, Luisa Katharina; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Luisa Katharina Krey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1946/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42528","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":639154,"bill_number":"HR1930","title":"Herrington, Amanda; Trinity Christian School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Amanda Herrington, Trinity Christian School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1930/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42506","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":639155,"bill_number":"HR1925","title":"Sarikaya, Ülkü; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ülkü Sarikaya; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1925/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42501","sponsor":"Tom Taylor"},
{"bill_id":639156,"bill_number":"HR1885","title":"First Saint Paul A. M. E. Church; 17th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending First Saint Paul A. M. E. Church on the occasion of its 17th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1885/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42461","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":639157,"bill_number":"HR1953","title":"Sheridan, Roger; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roger Sheridan; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1953/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42535","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":639158,"bill_number":"HR1893","title":"Williams, Hosea Lorenzo; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hosea Lorenzo Williams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1893/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42469","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":639159,"bill_number":"HR1964","title":"Chestnut, Joanna; Rome High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Joanna Chestnut, Rome High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1964/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42546","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":639160,"bill_number":"HR1958","title":"Adams, Sallie Zeberlene Cobbins; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sallie Zeberlene Cobbins Adams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1958/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42540","sponsor":"Mack Jackson"},
{"bill_id":639161,"bill_number":"HR1875","title":"Pruitt, Camisha; Fountain Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Camisha Pruitt, Fountain Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1875/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42451","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639162,"bill_number":"HR1963","title":"Massingill, Jake; Unity Christian School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jake Massingill, Unity Christian School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1963/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42545","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":639163,"bill_number":"HR1901","title":"Rogers, Mike; athletic scholarship; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Mike Rogers for signing an athletic scholarship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1901/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42477","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":639164,"bill_number":"HR1911","title":"Bulloch Academy Lady Gators basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bulloch Academy Lady Gators basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1911/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42487","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":639165,"bill_number":"HR1975","title":"Noble, LeeAnn; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of LeeAnn Noble; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1975/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42561","sponsor":"Carlton Rogers"},
{"bill_id":639166,"bill_number":"HR1929","title":"Ward, Pastor James C.; 19th pastoral anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor James C. Ward on the occasion of his 19th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1929/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42505","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":639167,"bill_number":"HB1153","title":"Crimes and offenses; no duty to retreat prior to use of force and correct a cross-reference; repeal statute","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to repeal the statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to the use of force and to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Judiciary - Non-Civil","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1153/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42423","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":639168,"bill_number":"HR1872","title":"McCray, Alma; South Atlanta School of Health and Medical Science's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Alma McCray, South Atlanta School of Health and Medical Science's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1872/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42448","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639169,"bill_number":"HR1926","title":"Thrower, Mr. Randolph; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commemorating the life and memory of Mr. Randolph Thrower; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1926/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42502","sponsor":"Wendell Willard"},
{"bill_id":639170,"bill_number":"HR1883","title":"Worthley, Kate; Ava Parker; Emily Prater; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kate Worthley, Ava Parker, and Emily Prater; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1883/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42459","sponsor":"Jeff Chapman"},
{"bill_id":639171,"bill_number":"HR1915","title":"Rollins, Dr. Jeffrey; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Jeffrey Rollins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1915/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42491","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":639172,"bill_number":"HR1927","title":"Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1927/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42503","sponsor":"Dar'shun Kendrick"},
{"bill_id":639173,"bill_number":"HR1974","title":"Elks Aidmore, Inc.; 75th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elks Aidmore, Inc., on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1974/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42560","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":639174,"bill_number":"HR1959","title":"Butler, Jack S., II; Silver Buffalo Award; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jack S. Butler, II on his outstanding service and significant achievement being awarded the Silver Buffalo Award; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1959/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42541","sponsor":"Stephen Allison"},
{"bill_id":639175,"bill_number":"HR1935","title":"Greer, Will; Chattooga County High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Will Greer, Chattooga County High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1935/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42517","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":639176,"bill_number":"HR1952","title":"Jewell, Cynthia Strickland; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cynthia Strickland Jewell; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1952/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42534","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639177,"bill_number":"HR1954","title":"Wilborn, Charles; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Wilborn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1954/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42536","sponsor":"Doug Holt"},
{"bill_id":639178,"bill_number":"HR1943","title":"Edmondson, Reverend Dr. W. T.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. W. T. Edmondson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1943/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42525","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":639179,"bill_number":"HR1916","title":"Graben, Laura; Model High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Laura Graben, Model High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1916/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42492","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":639180,"bill_number":"HR1944","title":"Bethlehem Baptist Church; 147th anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bethlehem Baptist Church on the occasion of its 147th anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1944/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42526","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":639181,"bill_number":"HR1877","title":"Paggett, Jason; Benteen Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Jason Paggett, Benteen Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1877/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42453","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639182,"bill_number":"HR1881","title":"Jabari, Corjual; Huie Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Corjual Jabari, Huie Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1881/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42457","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639183,"bill_number":"HR1895","title":"Wilkerson, Lee; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lee Wilkerson on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1895/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42471","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":639184,"bill_number":"HR1906","title":"Cornelius, DeJa Rashida; Twiggs County High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending DeJa Rashida Cornelius, Twiggs County High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1906/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42482","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":639185,"bill_number":"HR1939","title":"McEachern High School girls basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the McEachern High School girls basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1939/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42521","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":639186,"bill_number":"HR1910","title":"Zaldo, Michael \"Mike\" Edward; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael \"Mike\" Edward Zaldo; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1910/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42486","sponsor":"Scott Holcomb"},
{"bill_id":639187,"bill_number":"HR1966","title":"Casey, Linda; Pepperell High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Linda Casey, Pepperell High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1966/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42548","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":639188,"bill_number":"HR1969","title":"Sofian, Indra; Darlington School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Indra Sofian, the Darlington School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1969/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42551","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":639189,"bill_number":"HR1888","title":"King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort of St. Simons Island, Georgia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, a prestigious landmark of St. Simons Island, Georgia, on its continual display of excellent accommodations and customer service; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1888/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42464","sponsor":"Alex Atwood"},
{"bill_id":639190,"bill_number":"HR1905","title":"Glover, Susan; Jones County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Susan Glover, Jones County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1905/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42481","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":639191,"bill_number":"HR1968","title":"Schmidt, Craig; Darlington School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Craig Schmidt, the Darlington School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1968/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42550","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":639192,"bill_number":"HR1919","title":"Daughtry, Bill; Coosa High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Bill Daughtry, Coosa High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1919/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42495","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":639193,"bill_number":"HR1978","title":"Bolt, Ms. Cassandra; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Cassandra Bolt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1978/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42564","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":639194,"bill_number":"HR1976","title":"Florence, H. Neal; retirement; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring H. Neal Florence on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1976/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42562","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":639195,"bill_number":"HR1931","title":"Miller, Cheryl; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cheryl Miller in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1931/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42513","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":639196,"bill_number":"HR1960","title":"Shaw, Terrell; Armuchee High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Terrell Shaw, Armuchee High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1960/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42542","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":639197,"bill_number":"HR1870","title":"Holmes, Pastor Franklin; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Pastor Franklin Holmes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1870/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42446","sponsor":"Debbie Buckner"},
{"bill_id":639198,"bill_number":"HR1945","title":"White Plains United Methodist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending White Plains United Methodist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1945/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42527","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":639199,"bill_number":"HR1917","title":"Echols, Sally; Model High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sally Echols, Model High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1917/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42493","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":639200,"bill_number":"HB1154","title":"Banking and finance; debtor and creditor; enact a new chapter in Title 7; provisions","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 and Chapter 5 of Title 18 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance and debtor and creditor, respectively, so as to enact a new chapter in Title 7, to regulate debt resolution service providers and repeal Chapter 5, relating to debt adjustments; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Second Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1154/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42554","sponsor":"Mike Jacobs"},
{"bill_id":639201,"bill_number":"HR1933","title":"Richardson, Austin Wade; Trion High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Austin Wade Richardson, Trion High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1933/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42515","sponsor":"Eddie Lumsden"},
{"bill_id":639202,"bill_number":"HR1876","title":"Zimmerman, Shereen; North Clayton Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shereen Zimmerman, North Clayton Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1876/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42452","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639203,"bill_number":"HR1989","title":"Cotton, Bishop John Lester; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop John Lester Cotton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1989/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42577","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":639204,"bill_number":"HR1865","title":"House Study Committee on Voter Registration and Voting; create","description":"A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Voter Registration and Voting; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Governmental Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1865/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42422","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":639205,"bill_number":"HR1970","title":"Mowery, Emily; Georgia's 2014 English Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emily Mowery, Georgia's 2014 English Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1970/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42552","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":639206,"bill_number":"HR1973","title":"White, Dominque Alia; Georgia House Democratic Caucus intern; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Dominque Alia White on her service as an intern for the Georgia House Democratic Caucus; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1973/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42559","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":639207,"bill_number":"HR1864","title":"State budget; rate of growth based upon changes in the Consumer Price Index and population 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":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1864/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42421","sponsor":"Trey Kelley"},
{"bill_id":639208,"bill_number":"HR1949","title":"A Touch of Warmth; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending A Touch of Warmth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1949/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42531","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639209,"bill_number":"HR1950","title":"Stafford, Shonterria; Dobbs Elementary School's Student of the Month; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Shonterria Stafford, Dobbs Elementary School's Student of the Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1950/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42532","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639210,"bill_number":"HR1909","title":"Stephens, Willie; Twiggs County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Willie Stephens, Twiggs County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1909/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42485","sponsor":"James Epps"},
{"bill_id":639211,"bill_number":"HR1928","title":"Shipp, Senior Pastor Christopher Morris; 17th pastoral anniversary; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senior Pastor Christopher Morris Shipp on the occasion of his 17th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1928/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42504","sponsor":"Tonya Anderson"},
{"bill_id":639212,"bill_number":"HR1951","title":"Hudson, Khaleelah; Dobbs Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Khaleelah Hudson, Dobbs Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1951/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42533","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639213,"bill_number":"HR1914","title":"Gant, Jakeenan; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jakeenan Gant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1914/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42490","sponsor":"Jon Burns"},
{"bill_id":639214,"bill_number":"HR1971","title":"Local boards of education and schools; consider renewable energy systems to provide educational opportunities; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging local boards of education and schools in Georgia to consider renewable energy systems to provide educational opportunities; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1971/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42553","sponsor":"Karla Drenner"},
{"bill_id":639215,"bill_number":"HR1924","title":"Reitzes, Lois; 35th anniversary at Public Broadcasting Atlanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lois Reitzes on the occasion of her 35th anniversary at Public Broadcasting Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1924/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42500","sponsor":"Joe Wilkinson"},
{"bill_id":639598,"bill_number":"SR1267","title":"Hampton, Rudy L.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Rudy L. Hampton on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1267/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42555","sponsor":"Jack Murphy"},
{"bill_id":639599,"bill_number":"HR1993","title":"Beasley, George \"Duke\"; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George \"Duke\" Beasley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1993/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42581","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":639600,"bill_number":"SR1254","title":"Morgan, Jr., J. Leonard; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing condolences on the passing of J. Leonard Morgan, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1254/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42436","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":639601,"bill_number":"SR1262","title":"Davis, Senator Hardie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Senator Hardie Davis for his service to the citizens of the 22nd Senate District and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1262/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42510","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":639602,"bill_number":"SR1268","title":"E. E. Foundation, Inc.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the E. E. Foundation, Inc., for its 35 years of dedicated service to the community of Reidsville, Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1268/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42556","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":639603,"bill_number":"HR1999","title":"Brookview Elementary School; annual Career Day event; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Brookview Elementary School on its annual Career Day event; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1999/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42587","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":639604,"bill_number":"HR1992","title":"Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1992/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42580","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":639605,"bill_number":"HR2001","title":"Osborne High School boys basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Osborne High School boys basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2001/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42589","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":639606,"bill_number":"HR1997","title":"Hamilton, Grace Towns; work with Urban League of Greater Atlanta; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Grace Towns Hamilton and her work with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1997/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42585","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":639607,"bill_number":"SR1259","title":"Gant, Jakeenan; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jakeenan Gant; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1259/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42443","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":639608,"bill_number":"HR1995","title":"Jonesboro High School mock trial team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jonesboro High School mock trial team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1995/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42583","sponsor":"Mike Glanton"},
{"bill_id":639609,"bill_number":"SR1263","title":"Welch, Jr., A.J. \"Buddy\"; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending A.J. \"Buddy\" Welch, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1263/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42507","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":639610,"bill_number":"SR1256","title":"King, Jr., Lonnie C.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lonnie C. King, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1256/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42440","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":639611,"bill_number":"SR1261","title":"Carter, Senator Jason; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Senator Jason Carter for his service to the citizens of the 42nd Senate District and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1261/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42508","sponsor":"Steve Henson"},
{"bill_id":639613,"bill_number":"SR1264","title":"Perkins-Hooker, Patrise M.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patrise M. Perkins-Hooker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1264/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42509","sponsor":"Ronald Ramsey"},
{"bill_id":639614,"bill_number":"SR1258","title":"Bulloch Academy Lady Gators Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bulloch Academy Lady Gators basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1258/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42442","sponsor":"Jack Hill"},
{"bill_id":639615,"bill_number":"HR2004","title":"Scott, Reverend Dr. David \"Sonny\" Randolph; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. David \"Sonny\" Randolph Scott; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2004/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42592","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":639616,"bill_number":"SR1249","title":"Knight, Mr. Wade; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Wade Knight; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1249/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42431","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":639617,"bill_number":"SR1246","title":"Locust Grove Woman's Club; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Locust Grove Woman's Club; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1246/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42429","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":639618,"bill_number":"SR1260","title":"Floyd, Jimbo; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jimbo Floyd; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1260/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42444","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":639619,"bill_number":"SR1255","title":"Manhatton, Michael Joseph; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Joseph Manhatton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1255/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42425","sponsor":"Earl Carter"},
{"bill_id":639620,"bill_number":"HR1991","title":"Hopkins, Sherry Rochelle; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sherry Rochelle Hopkins; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1991/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42579","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":639621,"bill_number":"SR1253","title":"Callaway, Howard \"Bo\"; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Howard \"Bo\" Callaway; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1253/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42426","sponsor":"David Shafer"},
{"bill_id":639622,"bill_number":"HR1994","title":"Luton, Jimmie \"MeMa\"; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jimmie \"MeMa\" Luton; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1994/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42582","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":639623,"bill_number":"SR1266","title":"Patrick Henry Academy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patrick Henry Academy for establishing and expanding the Reality Check program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1266/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42512","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":639624,"bill_number":"HR2002","title":"Osborne High School girls basketball team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Osborne High School girls basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2002/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42590","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":639625,"bill_number":"SR1269","title":"2013-2014 Superintendent's Student Advisory Council; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2013-2014 Superintendent's Student Advisory Council; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1269/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42557","sponsor":"Lindsey Tippins"},
{"bill_id":639626,"bill_number":"SR1250","title":"Bolt, Ms. Cassandra; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Cassandra Bolt; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1250/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42432","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":639628,"bill_number":"SR1257","title":"Kendrick High School Girls Basketball Team; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Kendrick High School girls basketball team for winning the Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1257/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42441","sponsor":"Ed Harbison"},
{"bill_id":639629,"bill_number":"HR2000","title":"Lewis, Ruth M.; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ruth M. Lewis; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2000/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42588","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":639630,"bill_number":"SR1244","title":"Towe, Ada B.; express congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION expressing congratulations and best wishes to Ada B. Towe on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1244/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42435","sponsor":"Chuck Hufstetler"},
{"bill_id":639631,"bill_number":"HR1998","title":"Smith, Mrs. Donna; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Donna Smith on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1998/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42586","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":639632,"bill_number":"SR1247","title":"Carter, Senator Buddy; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Senator Buddy Carter for his service in the Georgia Senate; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1247/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42424","sponsor":"Ronnie Chance"},
{"bill_id":639633,"bill_number":"SR1252","title":"Camp MAGIK; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the good work of Camp MAGIK and its founder, Dr. Irene Searles McClatchey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1252/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42434","sponsor":"Cecil Staton"},
{"bill_id":639634,"bill_number":"SR1248","title":"Hildreth, Dr. Ethan J. D.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Ethan J. D. Hildreth; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1248/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42430","sponsor":"Rick Jeffares"},
{"bill_id":639635,"bill_number":"SR1271","title":"Neal, Honorable Jay; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Jay Neal on the occasion of his retirement from the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1271/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42567","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":639636,"bill_number":"SR1251","title":"Cotter, Ms. Jessica; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jessica Cotter; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1251/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42433","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":639637,"bill_number":"SR1270","title":"Tymchuk, Melissa Wendt; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Melissa Wendt Tymchuk; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1270/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42566","sponsor":"Butch Miller"},
{"bill_id":639638,"bill_number":"SR1245","title":"Kirkland, Major Thomas Christopher; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major Thomas Christopher Kirkland; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1245/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42428","sponsor":"Judson Hill"},
{"bill_id":639639,"bill_number":"HR2003","title":"Thompson, Pastor Douglas; Pastor Ingrid Thompson; 26th wedding anniversary; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Pastors Douglas and Ingrid Thompson on the occasion of their 26th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2003/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42591","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":639640,"bill_number":"SR1265","title":"Ferreira, Honorable Dr. Bishop Manoel; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Honorable Dr. Bishop Manoel Ferreira for more than 54 years of outstanding work as an ordained minister of the Assemblies of God; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1265/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42511","sponsor":"Emanuel Jones"},
{"bill_id":639641,"bill_number":"SR1243","title":"Kwara State House of Assembly, Nigeria; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing the Kwara State House of Assembly, Nigeria; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1243/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42427","sponsor":"Donzella James"},
{"bill_id":639642,"bill_number":"HR1996","title":"Cathy, Truett; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Truett Cathy; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-18","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1996/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42584","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":639971,"bill_number":"HR2023","title":"Murry, Meredith; Social Circle High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Meredith Murry, Social Circle High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2023/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42618","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":639972,"bill_number":"HR2046","title":"Barron, Frank; 2014 Heart of the Community Board of Governor's Award Winner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Board of Governor's Award Winner Frank Barron; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2046/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42642","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":639973,"bill_number":"HR2011","title":"Ensley, Marsha; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Marsha Ensley; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2011/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42606","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":639974,"bill_number":"HR2048","title":"Monday, Barbara; 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner Barbara Monday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2048/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42644","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":639975,"bill_number":"HR2021","title":"Vietnam; calling for protection of human rights","description":"A RESOLUTION calling for the protection of human rights in Vietnam; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2021/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42616","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":639976,"bill_number":"HB1155","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":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1155/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42598","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":639977,"bill_number":"HR2012","title":"Food Allergy Awareness Week at the state capitol; May 11-17, 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing May 11-17, 2014, as Food Allergy Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2012/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42607","sponsor":"Carolyn Hugley"},
{"bill_id":639978,"bill_number":"HR2009","title":"Gilliland, Thomas Candler; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Thomas Candler Gilliland and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2009/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42604","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":639979,"bill_number":"HR2032","title":"Matthew John Head; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew John Head; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2032/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42627","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":639980,"bill_number":"HR2016","title":"Jones, Brittany Nicole; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brittany Nicole Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2016/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42611","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":639981,"bill_number":"HR2055","title":"Toney, Apostle Sylvia J.; 70th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Apostle Sylvia J. Toney on the occasion of her 70th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2055/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42651","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":639982,"bill_number":"HR2035","title":"Roquemore, Mrs. Nell Patten; 90th birthday; celebrate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 90th birthday of Mrs. Nell Patten Roquemore; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2035/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42631","sponsor":"James Shaw"},
{"bill_id":639983,"bill_number":"HR2015","title":"Fort Gaines 200: A Bicentennial Commemoration; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fort Gaines 200: A Bicentennial Commemoration; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2015/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42610","sponsor":"Gerald Greene"},
{"bill_id":639984,"bill_number":"HR2038","title":"Leete Hill United Methodist Church; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leete Hill United Methodist Church; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2038/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42634","sponsor":"Carl Von Epps"},
{"bill_id":639985,"bill_number":"HR2013","title":"Weeks, Jim; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jim Weeks; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2013/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42608","sponsor":"Richard Smith"},
{"bill_id":639986,"bill_number":"HR2045","title":"Taylor, Drew; 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner Drew Taylor; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2045/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42641","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":639987,"bill_number":"HR2054","title":"Broadnax, Debbie; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debbie Broadnax; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2054/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42650","sponsor":"David Wilkerson"},
{"bill_id":639988,"bill_number":"HR2027","title":"Laseter, Thomas B.; Monroe Area High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Thomas B. Laseter, Monroe Area High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2027/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42622","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":639989,"bill_number":"HR2041","title":"Moraes, Roberto; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roberto Moraes; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2041/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42637","sponsor":"Stacey Evans"},
{"bill_id":639990,"bill_number":"HR2022","title":"Atlanta Humane Society; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Humane Society; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2022/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42617","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639991,"bill_number":"HR2051","title":"Clark, Levi Hunt; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Levi Hunt Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2051/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42647","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":639992,"bill_number":"HR2052","title":"Clark, Moriah Faith; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Moriah Faith Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2052/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42648","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":639993,"bill_number":"HR2007","title":"Butler, Don L.; Jannetta F. Johnson; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Don L. Butler and Jannetta F. Johnson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2007/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42602","sponsor":"Chuck Efstration"},
{"bill_id":639994,"bill_number":"HR2020","title":"Royal, Nell Covington; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Nell Covington Royal; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2020/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42615","sponsor":"Jay Powell"},
{"bill_id":639995,"bill_number":"HR2026","title":"Anjum, Sommer; Walnut Grove High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Sommer Anjum, Walnut Grove High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2026/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42621","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":639996,"bill_number":"HR2014","title":"Baylor-Stroud, JaMelia; Margaret Fain Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending JaMelia Baylor-Stroud, Margaret Fain Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2014/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42609","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":639997,"bill_number":"HR2017","title":"Jones, Representative Sheila; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Sheila Jones; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2017/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42612","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":639998,"bill_number":"HB1156","title":"Medical Food Equity 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 relative 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":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House First Readers","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":"Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1156/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42599","sponsor":"Edward Lindsey"},
{"bill_id":639999,"bill_number":"HR2043","title":"Koehler, Tracey; 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner Tracey Koehler; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2043/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42639","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":640000,"bill_number":"HR2031","title":"Long, Carson Wade; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carson Wade Long; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2031/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42626","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":640001,"bill_number":"HR2036","title":"Williams, Mr. Robert M., Jr.; National Newspaper Association president; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Robert M. Williams, Jr., of Blackshear upon his service as president of National Newspaper Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2036/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42632","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":640002,"bill_number":"HR2050","title":"Clark, Brianna Joy; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Brianna Joy Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2050/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42646","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":640003,"bill_number":"SR1272","title":"Mixon, Eunice Lastinger; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Eunice Lastinger Mixon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1272/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42593","sponsor":"Jeff Mullis"},
{"bill_id":640004,"bill_number":"HR2010","title":"Ritchie, Ray Anthony; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ray Anthony Ritchie; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2010/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42605","sponsor":"David Ralston"},
{"bill_id":640005,"bill_number":"HR2037","title":"Thompson, Coach Angela; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Angela Thompson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2037/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42633","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":640006,"bill_number":"HR2028","title":"Neal, Honorable Jay; retirement from Georgia House of Representatives; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Jay Neal on the occasion of his retirement from the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2028/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42623","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":640007,"bill_number":"HR2030","title":"Head, Michael John; Eagle Scout; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael John Head; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2030/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42625","sponsor":"Ed Setzler"},
{"bill_id":640008,"bill_number":"HR2033","title":"Vaughn, Esther; 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner Esther Vaughn; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2033/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42629","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":640009,"bill_number":"HR2039","title":"Cooper, Lance; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lance Cooper; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2039/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42635","sponsor":"Rich Golick"},
{"bill_id":640010,"bill_number":"HR2018","title":"Mixon, Eunice Lastinger; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring Eunice Lastinger Mixon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2018/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42613","sponsor":"John Deffenbaugh"},
{"bill_id":640011,"bill_number":"HR2040","title":"Cambridge High School men's varsity wrestling program; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cambridge High School men's varsity wrestling program; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2040/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42636","sponsor":"Charles Martin"},
{"bill_id":640012,"bill_number":"HR2008","title":"Georgia women veterans; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia women veterans; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2008/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42603","sponsor":"Dee Dawkins-Haigler"},
{"bill_id":640013,"bill_number":"HR2024","title":"Eady, Benjamin; George Walton Academy's 2014 STAR Student; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION commending Benjamin Eady, George Walton Academy's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2024/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42619","sponsor":"Bruce Williamson"},
{"bill_id":640014,"bill_number":"HR2005","title":"S.H.A.R.E. House, Inc.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending S.H.A.R.E. House, Inc.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2005/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42600","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":640015,"bill_number":"HR2057","title":"Augusta-Richmond County; coordinate with legislative delegation to form the South Augusta Growth initiative; encourage","description":"A RESOLUTION encouraging the governing authority of Augusta-Richmond County to coordinate with the legislative delegation to form the South Augusta Growth initiative; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2057/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42628","sponsor":"Henry Howard"},
{"bill_id":640016,"bill_number":"HR2049","title":"Clark, Joshua Stephen, Jr.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Joshua Stephen Clark, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2049/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42645","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":640017,"bill_number":"HR2053","title":"Clark, Elizabeth Ann; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing Elizabeth Ann Clark; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2053/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42649","sponsor":"Josh Clark"},
{"bill_id":640018,"bill_number":"HR2019","title":"Guadamuz, Mauricio; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mauricio Guadamuz; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2019/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42614","sponsor":"Pedro Marin"},
{"bill_id":640019,"bill_number":"HR2034","title":"Ingram, Pastor Alexander; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pastor Alexander Ingram; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2034/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42630","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":640020,"bill_number":"HR2056","title":"Adams, Yolanda Yvette; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yolanda Yvette Adams; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2056/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42652","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":640021,"bill_number":"HR2044","title":"Newby, David; 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner David Newby; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2044/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42640","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":640022,"bill_number":"HR2006","title":"Alexander, Minnie; 88th birthday; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Minnie Alexander on the occasion of her 88th birthday; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2006/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42601","sponsor":"Kimberly Alexander"},
{"bill_id":640023,"bill_number":"HR2025","title":"Parliamentarian Month; April 2014; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of Parliamentarians and recognizing April, 2014, as Parliamentarian Month; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2025/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42620","sponsor":"Keisha Waites"},
{"bill_id":640024,"bill_number":"HR2047","title":"Edmondson, Horace \"Ed\"; 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner Horace \"Ed\" Edmondson; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2047/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42643","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":640025,"bill_number":"HR2042","title":"Fore Orthodontics; 2014 Heart of the Community Employer Award Winner; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Employer Award Winner Fore Orthodontics; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2042/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42638","sponsor":"Katie Dempsey"},
{"bill_id":640026,"bill_number":"HR2029","title":"Walker, Judge Peggy H.; 2014-15 president; National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges; congratulate","description":"A RESOLUTION congratulating Judge Peggy H. Walker upon her installation as president of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for 2014-2015; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2029/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42624","sponsor":"Micah Gravley"},
{"bill_id":640203,"bill_number":"HB1158","title":"Coroners; any person alleging elder abuse may demand an inquest within 30 days after a death; provide","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when inquest is to be held, special situations, coroner's fee, issuance of subpoenas for books, records, or papers, cost of copying, and limited disclosure of photographs, so as to provide that any person alleging elder abuse may demand a coroner's inquest within 30 days after a death; to provide that a coroner may, but is not required to, hold an inquest; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-21","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2014-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1158/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42654","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":640204,"bill_number":"HR2064","title":"Miller, Eugene; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eugene Miller; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2064/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42661","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":640205,"bill_number":"HR2058","title":"Barrino, Fantasia; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fantasia Barrino; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2058/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42655","sponsor":"James Beverly"},
{"bill_id":640206,"bill_number":"HR2061","title":"Harvey, Cornell L.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cornell L. Harvey; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2061/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42658","sponsor":"Al Williams"},
{"bill_id":640207,"bill_number":"HR2065","title":"Griffin, Shatikey; Demiya Griffin; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and memories of Shatikey and Demiya Griffin; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2065/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42662","sponsor":"Sheila Jones"},
{"bill_id":640208,"bill_number":"HR2060","title":"Dillard, Jacob; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacob Dillard; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2060/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42657","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":640209,"bill_number":"HR2068","title":"Amadeo, Jeanette; retirement; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeanette Amadeo on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2068/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42665","sponsor":"Calvin Smyre"},
{"bill_id":640210,"bill_number":"HR2066","title":"Rigdon, Mabry Suzanne; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mabry Suzanne Rigdon; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2066/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42663","sponsor":"Chad Nimmer"},
{"bill_id":640211,"bill_number":"HR2059","title":"Greece; Coordinated Effort of Hellenes (CEH) on Greek Independence Day; honor","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Greece and the Coordinated Effort of Hellenes (CEH) on the sacred occasion of Greek Independence Day; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2059/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42656","sponsor":"Mike Cheokas"},
{"bill_id":640212,"bill_number":"HR2062","title":"Flowers, Margaret Clisby Powell; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Margaret Clisby Powell Flowers; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2062/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42659","sponsor":"Darlene Taylor"},
{"bill_id":640213,"bill_number":"HB1157","title":"Health care providers; provide each person identifying himself or herself as a health care agent with a certain notice","description":"A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-32-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties and responsibilities of health care providers relative to advance directives for health care, so as to provide that a health care provider shall provide each person identifying himself or herself as a health care agent with a certain notice; to provide for such notice summarizing such agent's responsibilities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-21","last_action":"House Hopper","last_action_date":"2014-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1157/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42653","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":640214,"bill_number":"HR2067","title":"Foster, Robert; condolences","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert Foster; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2067/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42664","sponsor":"Rahn Mayo"},
{"bill_id":640215,"bill_number":"HR2063","title":"Gearing, Bishop C.D., Jr.; commend","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop C.D. Gearing, Jr.; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"House Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2063/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42660","sponsor":"Sharon Beasley-Teague"},
{"bill_id":640941,"bill_number":"SR1276","title":"Collier Heights Community; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Collier Heights community and the Collier Heights Community Association; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1276/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42597","sponsor":"Horacena Tate"},
{"bill_id":640942,"bill_number":"SR1273","title":"Coates, Donald B.; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donald B. Coates; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1273/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42594","sponsor":"John Crosby"},
{"bill_id":640943,"bill_number":"SR1274","title":"Walker, Edd; honoring","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edd Walker; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1274/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42595","sponsor":"John Crosby"},
{"bill_id":640944,"bill_number":"SR1275","title":"Tift County High School's Varsity Basketball Team; recognize","description":"A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tift County High School's varsity basketball team; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2014-03-20","last_action":"Senate Read and Adopted","last_action_date":"2014-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1275/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42596","sponsor":"John Crosby"},
{"bill_id":643663,"bill_number":"SR1157","title":"Billy Alonzo Johnson Highway; Jefferson County; dedicate","description":"A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Billy Alonzo Johnson and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2014-03-05","last_action":"Senate Read and Referred","last_action_date":"2014-03-06","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1157/2013","state_link":"https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/42123","sponsor":"Jesse Stone"}
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